The latest and the greatest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our November 2023 Newsletter! Get more information about: Thanksgiving dinner that we provided to our News American clients in collaboration with Parkside Lutheran Church Cold weather needs of our clients including winter coats Our Winter Weather Preparation fliers and …
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We want your help to brighten the season for our New American families! Our Gifts for Good Neighbors program invites donors to sponsor one of our families, including refugees and survivors from many countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, Congo, Guatemala, Iraq, Rwanda, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, and Thailand. We will match interested donors with a family to …
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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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Do you have old family documents written in another language? Whether you’ve been investigating your family’s origins for years or you recently discovered a dusty shoebox full of ancient family letters, our team will help you breathe life back into those Old-World documents where the intrigue lies. Translations in over 60 languages! Contact us for …
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Buffalo winters can be brutal. Please help refugee families with your gently used winter coats. For many, this will be their first time experiencing cold weather! We’ll be here during every workday during business hours to accept your donations of Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Medium, Large, and X-Large coats. Do you have winter hats and …
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JOB TITLE: Receptionist DEPARTMENT: Administration SUPERVISOR: Director of International Exchanges and Education WORKING HOURS: Full time 40 hours per week, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. SALARY: Starting pay is $18.00 – $20.00 hourly JOB SUMMARY: The receptionist is the first line of communication for visitors and callers at IIB. Visitors and calls must be …
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Volunteer in Our Home English Language Learners Outreach (HELLO) Program! Update: Our in-person HELLO training previously scheduled for Thursday, December 7 has been postponed. In the interim, we are offering recorded volunteer training sessions to continue the important work of helping our newest American neighbors learn English. If you are interested in tutoring, please email …
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Recently, we brought international scholar Dr. Martin Nekola to Western New York to speak on the rise of populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine. During his presentation, Dr. Nekola described how these two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of populism, mostly by right-wing groups, creating uncertainty and instability, and Russia’s invasion …
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Jeannine was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, where she studied Spanish throughout high school and majored in Spanish in college. She honed her skills by spending a full year in Venezuela, where she continued learning the language. After she returned from Venezuela, Jeannine’s neighbor presented her with an opportunity to teach Spanish at …
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November 28 is Giving Tuesday. What is Giving Tuesday, anyway? (Never mind what it is! I want to make a contribution now) Giving Tuesday is frequently described as a global philanthropic response to the blatant consumerism immediately after Thanksgiving on Black Friday and the following weekend. Instead of advocating for the acquisition of “stuff,” it …
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WKBW-TV was on site recently when IIB and Leadership Buffalo teamed up to help highly skilled immigrants and refugees use their established skills to find meaningful work in the U.S. The second annual collaboration matched professional mentors with 48 immigrant mentees to provide meaningful advice and guidance. It took place at our Delaware Avenue location …
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The Buffalo News is doing its part to inform Western New Yorkers about our new winter weather preparation instructions, now available in 13 languages. The newspaper highlighted the importance of helping our newest neighbors, many of whom will soon experience the first winter season of their lives. You can read the full Buffalo News piece …
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In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi visited the Spectrum News studios to discuss vital winter preparation information with reporter Breanna Fuss. Rizzo-Choi touched on the challenges last year’s historic winter blizzard presented New Americans and how the International Institute of Buffalo is increasing language access this season to help limit potential tragedies …
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In case you missed it, IIB Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently spoke with WBFO’s Jay Moran on the program, What’s Next? In the wide-ranging interview, Rizzo-Choi discussed our integrated services to help New Americans resettle into Western New York. She also touched on the myths and misconceptions surrounding different immigration statuses, the value immigrants bring …
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