Stay Safe! Stay Warm! Pass these fliers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important winter weather preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, church, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. In the City of Good Neighbors and throughout Western New York, the snow and winter weather …
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For over a century, the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has been a place for the community to convene to discuss important issues, especially those concerning our immigrant and refugee population. Recently, IIB was the venue for round table discussions where members of the Asian American Federation (AAF) leadership joined elected officials and local organizations …
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“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, …
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The IIB team members and New American clients that make up our successful Professional Pathways program, sponsored by the NYS Office of New Americans, sat down for an interview with Upwardly Global. Our Professional Pathways program helps immigrants, refugees, and asylees return to former professional careers or to continue higher education to attain the credentials …
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Who: NYS Office of Language Access (OLA) What: Buffalo Listening Tour/Town Hall When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am – Noon Where: Lafayette High School, 370 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 Why: This forum is an opportunity for people to give feedback on the importance of Language Access in our community. Language Access refers to …
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“My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose Journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made.” –Jorge Ramos In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and …
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Thanks to everyone who came out to support our major fundraising event of the year, From Refugee to Comedy: An Evening with Thom Tran. While there were moments of food, music, and comedy, it was also a poignant evening featuring Thom’s journey as a refugee and as a soldier in the US Army. Click here …
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“Never take no personally. Sometimes people tell you no for a reason that has nothing to do with you. You must keep going. –Sofia Vergara In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. …
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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi spoke recently at Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries IMAGINE Buffalo Speaker Series. She recently discussed the International Insititute of Buffalo’s century-long history of welcoming immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants to Western New York and their contributions to the community. Click here to watch that presentation.
Local non-profit Wheels for Workers 716 stopped by our location on Delaware Avenue to generously donate 13 bicycles, helmets, and locks. They’ll now be given to our newly arrived refugee clients to help them get to and from work, school, grocery shopping, and other essential destinations. Wheels for Workers 716 assists re-settled families to integrate …
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