Pittsburgh is one of the many places Ukrainians are coming to escape the ongoing war. While provisions have been made for them to temporarily live and work in the U.S., many still may have questions about their legal status and what services and resources are available. Country of origin impacts…Read More
Category: JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services
FAQ: Cuban and Haitian Humanitarian Parolees
Western Pennsylvania is one of the many places Cubans and Haitians are coming to after leaving their home countries. While provisions have been made for them to temporarily live and work in the U.S. Many still have questions about their legal status and what services and resources are available. Country…Read More
Q&A About Ukrainians Coming to Pittsburgh
Q&A with Ivonne Smith-Tapia, Director of Refugee & Immigrant Services on local answers to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We saw the news of people fleeing Ukraine—have Ukrainians actually come to Pittsburgh? Yes! Pittsburgh is one of the many places Ukrainians are coming to escape the ongoing war. Although…Read More
How JFCS is Helping Ukrainians
JFCS is helping Ukrainians connect to essential services they need when they arrive in Pittsburgh. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, JFCS has helped hundreds of Ukrainians who came to Pittsburgh to flee to safety. With the launch of Uniting for Ukraine, the resettlement services for Ukrainians will…Read More