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Summer Donations Needed!
At this time we are not holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org Although our refugee resettlement program has seen challenges over the last few years, we are still working to assist our newest neighbors integrate as valued members of our community. The International Institute of Buffalo has…
Buffalo History: The Harlow C. Curtiss Mansion
The Harlow C. Curtiss Mansion 864 Delaware Avenue Location: 42° 54′ 26.95″ N, 78° 52′ 17.89″ W The International Institute of Buffalo headquarters, a striking three-story Georgian Revival mansion, stands proudly on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. This architectural gem, designed in 1898 by the renowned firm Esenwein & Johnson, is a testament to the city's rich architectural history. They are…
Ana De Armas: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees
As Caribbean American Heritage Month kicks off, we’re recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight award-winning actress Ana de Armas. Ana de Armas was born in April of 1988 in Havana, Cuba. Her father, a bank manager, and mother, a human resources professional, raised her and…
A Statement from the International Institute of Buffalo’s Equity & Inclusion Committee:
At the International Institute of Buffalo, we welcome, connect and empower the foreign-born, provide trauma-informed care to refugee and immigrant survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence and encourage the region’s support for different cultures. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community created by our staff, board, clients, vendors and supporters. We work towards a future where all Western New Yorkers are free to lead full and productive lives.
We are an agency committed to human rights that works to improve the individual circumstances of our clients. We recognize that structural inequities disproportionately affect our clients.
As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that the Institute is a diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome the unique contributions that our staff and board bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, creed, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, familial status, marital status, military status, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, genetic characteristics, disability, domestic violence victim status, conviction status and beliefs. This includes fostering an inclusive and respectful work culture and proactively addressing bias and hostility within our organization through intentional dialogues, trainings, and community connection.
- review hiring practices to aspire to achieve the diversity of our clients among our staff.
- engage an internal committee to bring staff voices and expertise to conversations around Equity and Inclusion.
- review vendors and purchasing to ensure that we attempt to support businesses operated by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
- seek out and create partnerships with organizations led by BIPOC when feasible.
- use our voice to advocate for the rights of our clients.
