Relive World Refugee Day 2019 in downtown Pittsburgh with JFCS! Attached are pictures taking you through our day, including the following: A citizen oath ceremony welcoming 15 new US citizens. Lawrence (Larry) Bartlett, Director of the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (that oversees the US government’s refugees…Read More
World Refugee Day – June 21, 2019
Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) wrapped up another World Refugee Day in Market Square this afternoon, giving many thanks for the first sunny day in Pittsburgh in what seems like weeks. The day began at the City County building with a citizenship naturalization ceremony, where Mayor Bill Peduto welcomed…Read More
Counseling helps Rose move forward
Sometimes life just comes at you hard. In six years, Rose* lost her husband, her favorite sister (and best friend), and even her dog. And she’s only 65. A native of Pittsburgh, Rose lived in Florida for more than 30 years. She wanted to be a dancer, and her husband…Read More
World Refugee Day is this Friday!
Please join us this Friday, June 21, in Market Square for World Refugee Day Pittsburgh 2019. From 11 am until 2:00 pm enjoy performances, crafts, food and stories that show the talents of refugees and immigrants living in our city. World Refugee Day commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of…Read More