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For more than a century, NSC has worked tirelessly to serve immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia. Our work is frequently covered by the media.

We are thrilled to announce that Frank Rowe has joined NSC’s Board of Trustees. Frank joins the board at NSC after more than three decades of...
President Biden issued an executive order yesterday severely restricting access to asylum at the southern border. "These actions run counter to our...
Keisha Hudson is this year’s Margaret Harris Service Award honoree. The award is named for one of NSC’s longest-serving volunteers and supporters. In...

Didier's Story

** The client’s name has been changed, as he still faces potential harm from some in his home country. ** Often, the narrative about immigration...
Dr. Rodrigo Cerdá is this year’s NSC Award honoree. This award is presented each year to an immigrant who exemplifies the American dream, or to a...
Our executive director, Margaret O'Sullivan, teamed up with Cathryn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania, to co-author an opinion...

Robin Mamlet is a Senior Partner at WittKieffer. She focuses her time on working with governing boards, senior leadership teams, and search committees...

On September 29, 2023, President Biden signed the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2024. In continuity with the...