Afghan Refugee Resettlement: A Virtual Town Hall for the Jewish Community

Wednesday, December 15 from 6 pm – 7 pm

For nearly 50 years, the Jewish community has been an integral partner with Gulf Coast JFCS in welcoming refugees to successfully and safely resettle and achieve self-sufficiency.

Hear from industry experts regarding Afghan refugee resettlement and the ways the Jewish community can support current efforts.

Guest Speakers:

Sylvia Acevedo – Refugee Services Senior Director, Gulf Coast JFCS

Dr. Adam Silverman – Human Geography, Culture, and Security Expert

Rabbi Philip Weintraub – Senior Rabbi, Cong. B’nai Israel; Jewish Family Services Advisory Member, Gulf Coast JFCS

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Help Welcome Refugees Today

Gulf Coast JFCS has launched a special Refugee Assistance Fund and an Amazon Wish List to direct philanthropic contributions to help refugees settle and find safety, comfort, and happiness in their new communities. Your contributions will help fill gaps in funding immediate and essential resettling needs for all refugee families as they build their life in the United States.

Presented in partnership with:

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