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Sep 03
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IIB Welcomes 38 New Americans from 20 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 38 New Americans from 20 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: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Burundi, Canada, China, Congo, Germany, India, Iran, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, and Yemen. Click here to learn…
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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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Jun 27
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Community Help Day

By In the Community, News
We invited former and current clients to select donated household goods and food from Habitat for Humanity, along with the opportunity to purchase produce from FeedMoreWNY’s food truck at a reduced cost. The Partnership for the Public Good was on hand to distribute materials regarding lead poisoning while we provided resources on skincare, pest control, and summer safety. We also…
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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 27
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IIB Joins the Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration!

By Events, News
The Erie Canal was the conduit that brought economic prosperity and social change to Western New York and the rest of the country. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of foreign-born people to the building of the canal and America during its bicentennial celebration. Constructed primarily by immigrant labor, the Erie Canal transformed the United States, as immigrants…
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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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