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We need your support to continue our work with refugee and immigrant families. Please donate $100 to help us serve our communities. The Trump Administration issued an executive order to stop federal funding for refugee resettlement programs and ordered work to STOP. This devastating decision has directly impacted families who rely on critical services to rebuild their lives. But we refuse to let these families be left behind. Our Goal: 1,000 People Giving $100 Each To continu

Looking for a job? We're here to help! At ANSAR, we have dedicated team members ready to connect you with local businesses eager to hire new employees. No matter your level of English proficiency, there's a job opportunity waiting for you. How to Start? Contact Us: Let us know you're interested. Language Help: If English isn't your first language, don't worry—we're here to assist. Apply: We'll guide you through the application process. Contact Details: Email help@ansarpitt.or

We are thrilled to announce that ANSAR has been awarded two significant grants, totaling $50,000, in recognition of our commitment to bolstering Pennsylvanian communities. These grants will further our mission of empowering immigrants to set new roots, actively participate in society, and promote an understanding and tolerance of cultural differences. The Jefferson Foundation on Health and Wellness has generously granted us $25,000 to enhance our initiatives in Duquesne and W

ANSAR of Pittsburgh joins the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants call for the redesignation and extension of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Two years after the launch of Operation Allies Welcome and the end of the non-combatant evacuation operation in Afghanistan, the situation in the country has worsened under Taliban rule. From the ongoing systematic repression of women and girls to widespread food insecurity exacerbated by economic collapse and c

We are pleased to announce that ANSAR of Pittsburgh has partnered with The Salvation Army Chartiers Valley Service Center to provide welcome baskets to families who are resettling in our area through their Welcome Home project. The baskets will help meet basic, tangible needs with essentials for the home, like paper products, cleaning supplies, kitchen items and tools. Baskets for children include school supplies and toys. If you are interested in sponsoring a basket, please

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2023/02/19/pittsburgh-interfaith-vigil-turkey-syria-earthquake-donations/stories/202302190147?fbclid=IwAR2mUv4q2Hi58sC_1YOFHs_j4rboD6h-fANA6nppnIjK58mMcOxD5FNRit0 Wiam Younes has connected with dozens of Syrian families across Western Pennsylvania in her role as executive director of a nonprofit that helps refugees acclimate to life in the U.S. With war disrupting life for so many in Syria, many of the families who have come to

At ANSAR, our Women Empowerment program aims to fosters leadership qualities and helps to transfer ideas and skills into meaningful work. That is why we hosted a "Taste of Cultures" event, where the women of our community showcased traditional home-cooked dishes. As a result of this event 14 women from the Middle East and Afghanistan received Food Handling Training and Certification. You can help support these women by purchasing their recipes. All proceeds go directly to our

According to the World Health Organization, about one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder. Individuals who have faced displacement from their home countries because of war, adversity, political violence, natural disasters, and other threats are at an even greater risk of developing a mental health challenge in their lifetime. At ANSAR of Pittsburgh, we recognize that mental health is an integral part of our general well-being and a basic human right. Hav

Dr. Wiam Younes of ANSAR stands outside of her Carnegie office. Photo: Sebastian Foltz TV news shows another appalling refugee or immigration crisis, and your empathy is stirred by watching fellow humans struggle just to survive day-to-day. You donate money. You volunteer at a local relief agency. You notify friends to spread the word. South Hills resident Wiam Younes did all that … then went one huge step further. She started a multi-service nonprofit organization that has p