United Hias Service was relocated today in new offices at 200 Park Avenue South. The agency left its present building, the former Astor Library at 425 Lafayette Street, which it has used since 1920 as its world headquarters and U.S. operations office.
“The move to new offices comes at a time when demand for our services is increasing. It will result in greater efficiency and economy for our agency,” Murray I. Gurfein, agency president, said. He pointed out that the organization presently assists uprooted people from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Far East, and the Caribbean area, and helps them find new homes in the United States, France, Canada, Brazil, Australia and other Western countries.
“We shall continue our services to migrants and refugees in our new offices, with the same care and attention which has characterized the activities of United Hias Service since it was founded over 80 years ago,” James P. Rice, executive director, said.
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