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Nov 14
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Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Speaks on Immigration Panel, Hosted by the Buffalo News and Joblio

By Events, News
Watch the entire panel discussion here.  The International Institute of Buffalo Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi was featured recently during a panel discussion on immigration hosted by the Buffalo News at the Seneca One Tower in Buffalo. The event, "Growing Western New York's Economy through New American Talent," was put on by the talent recruitment platform Joblio. Rizzo-Choi was one of…
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Nov 03
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Ten Thousand Villages, Buffalo Now Accepting IIB Donations

By In the Community, News
Ten Thousand Villages, Buffalo, wants to help welcome our newest neighbors in Western New York by accepting donations to support our important work of resettling local refugees as they start their new lives. Ten Thousand Villages will accept donations of basic household items and winter clothing, including jackets, gloves, and hats. Other items needed include bathroom cleaner, 13-gallon trash bags,…
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Oct 31
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October 2023 Newsletter

By News, Newsletter
The latest and the greatest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our October 2023 Newsletter! Get more information about: Cold weather needs of our clients including winter coats We've re-released our Winter Weather Preparation fliers and expanded the number of languages-- now 13! Gifts for Good Neighbors program is back for this year's gift-giving season…
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Oct 13
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IIB Hosts Asian American Federation Roundtable on Issues of Concern

By Events, News
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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Oct 11
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Carlos Santana

By Education, News
"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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Oct 05
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Promoting Professional Pathways!

By News
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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Oct 05
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Share Your Thoughts on Language Access on Saturday, October 14

By I/T Service Update, News
Who:  NYS Office of Language Access (OLA) What:  Buffalo Listening Tour/Town Hall When:  Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am - Noon Where:   Lafayette High School, 370 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, NY 14213 Why: This forum is an opportunity for people to give feedback on the importance of Language Access in our community. Language Access refers to the ability of people to…
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Oct 02
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Jorge Ramos

By Education, News
Photo Credit: Bill Ingalls, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons “My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose Journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made."   –Jorge Ramos In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions…
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