International Institute of Buffalo (IIB)

Sep 15
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Pedro Pascal: National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight award-winning actor professionally known as Pedro Pascal. Jose Pedro Balmaceda Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile, on April 2, 1975. Pascal’s father worked as a fertility doctor, while…
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Sep 08
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 8 Countries!

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The International Institute of Buffalo welcomed 10 New Americans from 8 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in downtown Buffalo.  Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Burma, Canada, Congo (Brazzaville and Kinshasa), Ecuador, Somalia, and…
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Sep 02
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 8 Countries

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 10 New Americans from 8 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: Bangladesh, Burma, Congo (Kinshasa), Jordan, Mexico. Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.  Click here to learn more about how…
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Aug 31
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Autumn Donation Needs: Back to School, Basic Household Goods, Non-Perishable Foods

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At this time, we are not holding on-site donation hours. To coordinate your drop-offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org We are constantly assisting our newest neighbors in integrating into our community, but as always, your donations play an integral part! With the autumn season and cooler temperatures just around the bend, we've updated our donations list to reflect…
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Jun 28
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“Be Prepared for Summer”– Smart Advice in Any Language

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Stay Safe This Summer Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important summer preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. عربيةArabic Summer Safety Info বাাংলা Bengali Summer Safety Info မြန်မာစာ Burmese Summer Safety Info دری  Dari Summer Safety Info English…
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Jun 23
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Karine Jean-Pierre: Caribbean American Heritage Month

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  For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Karine Jean-Pierre was born on August 13, 1977, in Fort-de-France, Martinique, to Haitian parents. Since Martinique is a French territory located in the Caribbean,…
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Jun 22
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Shaggy: Caribbean American Heritage Month

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For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue 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 rapper and entertainer Shaggy. Orville Richard Burrell was born on October 22, 1968, in Kington, Jamaica. He received his nickname “Shaggy” as a child due to his unkempt hair. His mother…
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Jun 18
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Donations Needed! Non-perishable Foods

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  At this time, we are not holding on-site donation hours. To coordinate your drop-offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org We are constantly assisting our newest neighbors in integrating into our community, but we need your help! At this time, we are looking for donations of shelf-stable and non-perishable food items for our clients.  A list of specific…
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Jun 17
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IIB Welcomes 22 New Americans from 13 Countries

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 22 New Americans from 13 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony aboard the USS Little Rock. These new fellow U.S. citizens are formerly citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The unique ceremony…
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Jun 11
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Steve Stoute: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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As Caribbean American Heritage Month continues, 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 Canisius University’s 25th president, Steve Stoute. Steve Stoute was born in 1980 in Trinidad and Tobago. Raised in a family committed to service, he immigrated to the United States in 2000 to…
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