Update: Our Gifts for Good Neighbors program has been extended through the end of 2023. You can still sign up through the link below and drop off your donations on the original dates, December 2 and December 9, or email our Donations Department to schedule your drop off: donations@iibuff.org We want your help to brighten the season for our New…
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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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We're extending a warm "Ласкаво просимо" to Mykyta 'Nik' Pchelintsev, who recently joined our Interpreting & Translation department as billing coordinator. Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, Nik is a native Ukrainian and Russian speaker. Among English, which he learned in school and by watching American movies and TV shows, Nik also has a working knowledge of French and…
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 $15 General Admission $10 Students Free for Good Neighbor Society (Ally, Advocate, Luminary Level) Get Tickets Here! Get the story behind the headlines! The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine Two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of…
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Buffalo winters can be brutal. Please help refugee families with your gently used winter coats. For many, this will be their first time experiencing cold weather! We’ll be here during every workday during business hours to accept your donations of Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Medium, Large, and X-Large coats. Do you have winter hats and gloves to donate? We’ll take…
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Drop off both new household items and used items (listed below) at the carriage house behind our building at 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are able to make a cash donation, please click here. Over the next couple of months new, scheduled refugee arrivals will include families and quite a…
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For over a century, the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) has been a place for the community to convene to discuss important issues, especially those concerning our immigrant and refugee population. Recently, IIB was the venue for round table discussions where members of the Asian American Federation (AAF) leadership joined elected officials and local organizations to discuss the various challenges…
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INTRODUCTION TO COURT & LEGAL INTERPRETING WHEN: 10/21/2023, 9:00 AM Eastern Time USA/Canada HOW LONG: 8 Hours WHERE: 864 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 SIGN UP: https://2023itcliNS.eventbrite.com HOW MUCH: $100.00 (Use Promo Code INHOUSE for a discount.) “This course is designed mainly for interpreters with little experience in court or legal interpreting that want to get their foot in the door of the court and legal…
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"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we focus on the Mexican…
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The IIB team members and New American clients that make up our successful Professional Pathways program, sponsored by the NYS Office of New Americans, sat down for an interview with Upwardly Global. Our Professional Pathways program helps immigrants, refugees, and asylees return to former professional careers or to continue higher education to attain the credentials they need to ply their…
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