Pittsfield, Mass: Jewish resettlement agency going ahead with “community meeting” next Monday
Posted by Ann Corcoran on February 7, 2017
https://refugeeresettlementwatch.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/pittsfield-mass-jewish-resettlement-agency-going-ahead-with-community-meeting-next-monday/
“Jewish Family Service has been helping refugees to build new lives in Western Massachusetts for more than 40 years. We have been incredibly fortunate to have the strong support of the community in this work,” said Maxine Stein, CEO of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, said in a statement.
“Each year, we resettle more than 240 refugees through our Springfield office***. Last year alone, we helped more than 80 families begin new lives in safety and freedom in the Springfield area. By expanding to Pittsfield, we will be able to help welcome an additional 50 refugees this year.”
However, an executive order signed by President Trump put halt on resettlement programs. The impact of that order is expected to be discussed at the meeting on Feb. 13.
If there are any patriots left in Massachusetts you might want to attend.
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