Pennsylvania Prepares to Rehome Afghan Refugees

Afghan refugees, who fled Afghanistan in 1996, attend a rally in front of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, on Aug. 19, 2021. Vyacheslav Oseledko/AFP

As thousands of people exit Afghanistan, nonprofit groups are preparing to help some refugees resettle in Pennsylvania.

In Pittsburgh, two groups are focusing on the resettlement of Afghan families with special immigrant visas. They are Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) and Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach (AJAPO).