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Dec 30
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December 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our December Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on changes that will be coming Information on how you can have your donations to IIB doubled How you can help during an unprecedented resettling of refugees over the next few weeks Winter Weather Safety Info…
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Oct 22
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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

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Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…
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Jan 08
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IIB Welcomes 50 New Americans from 21 Countries!

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We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 21 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: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Cuba, Jamaica, South Korea, Nigeria, Philippines,…
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Jan 07
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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and WBFO's Jay Moran discuss the importance of language access.

Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Discusses What’s Next for Immigrants and Refugees in WNY

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In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi sat down with Western New York’s NPR station WBFO to discuss what may be imminent for refugee resettlement with a new federal administration set to take office at the end of the month. In the wide-ranging interview, she touched on challenges the recent rhetoric on immigrants and refugees will inherently raise.…
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Dec 05
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In Case You Missed It: Spectrum News Covers Unprecedented Need to Help Resettle Refugees

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In case you missed it, Spectrum News 1 reporter Kevin Hayes recently stopped by to learn more about one of our numerous home setup operations around Buffalo. The effort is one of many as our New American Integration team diligently accommodates the U.S. State Department's increased push to resettle refugees as part of its long-standing and historic partnership with the…
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Dec 04
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IIB Welcomes 50 New Americans from 24 Countries!

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We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 24 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: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan. Burma, Burundi Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Iceland, Laos, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Saint…
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Nov 30
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November 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our November Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on why IIB has plenty to be thankful for How you can help during an unprecedented resettling of refugees over the next few weeks We are collecting winter coats and other donations for our newly arrived…
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