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Earlier this week, members of Oakmont Presbyterian Church stood waiting in the airport baggage claim with a sign that read “Karibu” which is “Welcome” in Swahili. Their smiling faces waited to greet a family of four from Democratic Republic of Congo who had just stepped off the plane to their…Read More
One of the great things about being a part of our community is that we all show up for each other in times of joy and need. This holiday weekend, while many were gathered with family and friends, we also thought very seriously about our new neighbors who recently arrived…Read More
Since October, JFCS has helped over 100 individuals from Afghanistan make Pittsburgh their home, with a plan to settle 263 Afghan refugees in total over the next nine months. This is a historic time in refugee resettlement history in terms of number of arrivals, timeframe of resettlement and social and…Read More
Jewish Family and Community Services is thankful for the generosity and support the Pittsburgh community has shown to refugees arriving in the city, especially our Afghan neighbors. Since June, the organization has resettled 72 individuals, including 2 Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) cases and 5 Afghan parole (APA) cases, and we…Read More