refugees

‘Pa. stands with Ukraine.’ Gov. Tom Wolf calls on Legislature to support refugees, divest from Russia

BY: - March 7, 2022

Wolf said he supports adding Russia to the list of counties Pennsylvania divests from under the law.

With Afghans set to arrive, Wolf says Pa. is ready to be a ‘welcoming home’ for refugees

BY: - August 27, 2021

A statement from the Governor’s Office confirmed that the Wolf administration has been coordinating with federal agencies to coordinate resettlement efforts. 

Pa. has long been a home for refugees. Will Afghans be the next to find shelter here?

BY: - August 17, 2021

Advocates and lawmakers said this week that Pennsylvania could — and should — continue that tradition as a safe haven for Afghans.