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Aug 27
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In Case You Missed It! Rizzo-Choi Interviewed on The Rusk Report

By Education, Media Mentions, News
  In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently appeared on the Rusk Report, via Audacy Radio. Rizzo-Choi discusses the International Institute of Buffalo’s 107 years of service in Western New York, as well as the variety of social service programs we offer. She explains what makes refugees unique within the larger framework of different immigration designations and…
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Aug 06
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IIB Welcomes 41 New Americans from 19 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 41 New Americans from 19 countries as they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. These New Americans are from: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Canada, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Japan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Serbia, Sudan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, and Yemen. Click here…
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Jul 24
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Buffalo Without Borders Returns with a Backyard Edition!

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Travel the world through food and fun!  Many have asked when we were bringing back our popular cultural and food event, Buffalo Without Borders. Good news! We are putting together a fun and casual backyard version of the event!  Delicious international food and drinks, festive ethnic music, traditional dancers, and artisanal craft vendors will create a night to remember, and we want…
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Jun 27
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Cardinal Warde: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History, News
In celebration of Caribbean 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 spotlight Barbadian American Dr. Cardinal Warde, a trailblazing electrical engineer. Cardinal Warde was born in Christ Church, Barbados, in 1945. At the age of 20, he immigrated to the…
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Jun 26
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IIB Launches New Collaboration with Spectrum Health

By Employment Services, News
Representatives from Spectrum Health meet with IIB’s employment team The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) is collaborating with Spectrum Health and Human Services to connect IIB clients with services that focus on promoting mental wellness and coping strategies to encourage emotional healing and well-being. Access to Spectrum's Community Mental Health Promotion and Support program (H.O.P.E. COMHPS) will bolster the holistic…
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Jun 25
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IIB Welcomes 43 New Americans from 24 Countries on the USS Little Rock

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We were honored to welcome 43 New Americans from 24 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony on the USS Little Rock. These new fellow citizens are formerly citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), France, Germany, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Sri…
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Jun 24
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Patrick Ewing: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Caribbean 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 spotlight NBA All-Star player Patrick Ewing. Patrick Ewing was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1962. At 12 years old, he immigrated to the United States with his family, settling…
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Jun 22
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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. عربية Arabic Summer Safety Info বাাংলা Bengali Summer Safety Info မြန်မာစာ Burmese Summer Safety Info دری Dari Summer Safety Info…
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