Gabe DiMaio, Author at International Institute of Buffalo

Feb 28

In the Community: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events, In the Community

IB Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discussed the issue of immigration during Theodore Roosevelt's lifetime, dispelled persisting myths about immigrants, and underscored the positive impacts that New Americans have in Western New York during her presentation, "Immigration Will Always be an American Story." She also discussed the important work of assisting newly arrived Americans in our community. The presentation was part…

Feb 27

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A “Taste of the Middle East” Reception for Good Neighbor Society Members!

By Gabe DiMaio Events

The City of Good Neighbors becomes a better place every day, thanks in part to the work done through the Good Neighbor Society. This annual fund, supported by contributions from the community, allows our teams to deliver the vital services that our clients need by working with government sources. As a special thank you, members of the Good Neighbor Society…

Feb 21

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Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events

Community World Trivia is an evening of fun, fueled by some friendly competition. Businesses, schools, and service providers from all across the region send teams of six to compete for the title of Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart. That may be a mouthful, but for the many years, it has surely been a coveted prize. Community World Trivia is not only…

Jan 18

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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and WBFO's Jay Moran discuss the importance of language access.

In Case You Missed It! Talking Language Access on WBFO

By Gabe DiMaio Media Mentions

Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently appeared on WBFO's What's Next? to discuss the importance of language access on the heels of Erie County's passage of the Language Access Act, requiring that key documents get translated into six languages, including American Sign Language. Click here to listen to that interview with WBFO host, Jay Moran. Read more about the Erie County…

Jan 11

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Chautauqua County Sherriff James Quattrone speaks at The Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force conference on Human Trafficking, co-sponsored by the International Institute of Buffalo

Task Force Kicks Off Human Trafficking Prevention Month with Training Conference in Jamestown

By Gabe DiMaio Education, In the Community, News, Survive Support

Photo Credit Barbara Burns (USANYW) The Western District of New York Trafficking Task Force, of which the International Institute of Buffalo is part, kicked off a series of training conferences aimed at educating law enforcement, the legal community, and non-government organizations that provide services to victims and survivors of human trafficking. The conference covered a victim-centered approach to identifying, investigating,…

In the Community: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

A “Taste of the Middle East” Reception for Good Neighbor Society Members!

Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

In Case You Missed It! Talking Language Access on WBFO

Task Force Kicks Off Human Trafficking Prevention Month with Training Conference in Jamestown

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