WGRZ reporter Alexandra Rios-Malviya interviewed Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi about how the recent executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) will impact our region's economy.
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By creating a problem where none exists, the current administration’s suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is misguided, based on false assumptions, and will ultimately hurt Western New York and the United States of America. Refugees entering the country for resettlement through USRAP are the most vetted population on the planet. Before they arrive on American soil, the United…
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IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.
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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our December Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on changes that will be coming Information on how you can have your donations to IIB doubled How you can help during an unprecedented resettling of refugees over the next few weeks Winter Weather Safety Info…
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IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.
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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our November 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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(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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Stay Safe! Stay Warm! Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important winter weather preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. In the City of Good Neighbors and throughout Western New York, the snow and winter weather may be the…
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IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.
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As it has for over 100 years, the International Institute of Buffalo will continue to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees, regardless of who sits in the White House. We look forward to working with politicians, community leaders, and other stakeholders who understand the value of foreign-born people in our region. Independent…
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