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Dec 03
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An Unprecedented Need for Your Help!

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We expect to welcome 70 refugees (42 children) between November 22 -December 22! On average, about 19 people per week through mid-January! To schedule a donation of goods, email us at donations@iibuff.org or call (716) 883-1900 ext. 329. We are finding their housing, meeting them at the airport, enrolling the kids in school, and linking the adults to English/employment classes. The…
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Nov 30
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November 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our October Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on why IIB has plenty to be thankful for How you can help during an unprecedented resettling of refugees over the next few weeks We are collecting winter coats and other donations for our newly arrived…
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Oct 22
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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

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Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…
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Dec 05
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In Case You Missed It: Spectrum News Covers Unprecedented Need to Help Resettle Refugees

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In case you missed it, Spectrum News 1 reporter Kevin Hayes recently stopped by to learn more about one of our numerous home setup operations around Buffalo. The effort is one of many as our New American Integration team diligently accommodates the U.S. State Department's increased push to resettle refugees as part of its long-standing and historic partnership with the…
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Dec 04
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IIB Welcomes 50 New Americans from 24 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 24 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan. Burma, Burundi Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Iceland, Laos, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Saint…
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Nov 27
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Give the Gift of Family History for the Holiday or Any Day!

By I/T Service Update
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 a quote! Have the International…
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Nov 25
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Buy a Refugee Kid Their First Toy in America!

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(Stuffed Toy) Buffalos for Good Neighbors! (Yes, you can get one for yourself too!) Imagine being little and coming to a strange new country after the trauma of escaping from your home. After years of upheaval in a refugee camp, your family has only the possessions it can carry to the other side of the world for your new life…
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Nov 25
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A Resounding Success: Sold-out Crowd Applauds the Refugees of Comedy

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A sold-out crowd recently enjoyed an evening of laughter, international fare, and music at Buffalo Toronto Public Media's studios—all to benefit the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB). A resounding success, the Refugees of Comedy event featured established Los Angeles-based comedians Thom Tran, Jose Sarduy, and Jose Barrientos. The internationally touring entertainers drew partly from their experiences serving in the United States…
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