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Jun 21
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Help our Clients Beat the Heat: Fans and Other Donations Urgently Needed

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Summer is officially here and while we can now look forward to enjoying outdoor activities; swimming, beaches, patios, and everything else that comes with the seasonal weather, heat advisories have made the rounds unusually early this year. This past week’s 90-plus degree temperatures have been trying for folks around Western New York – with City splash pads and pools opening…
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Jun 21
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IIB Statement on the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

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"Kwibuka," in Rwanda's Kinyarwanda language, means “To Remember.” This weekend, Buffalonians gather to remember the events of three decades ago. We heard the horrific details as we resettled hundreds of Rwandan refugees over the years. With our former clients and the rest of our region’s Rwandan community, we will commemorate those 100 days of murder and mayhem and honor the memories of…
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Jun 20
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World Refugee Day 2024

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At the International Institute of Buffalo, every day is World Refugee Day. Our mission is to welcome refugees, recognize their struggles, and work with them on their resettlement as they start a new chapter in their lives. Technically, June 20 is the day that the United Nations designated as World Refugee Day. It’s a time to pause and reflect on…
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Jun 17
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Heat Advisory: City of Buffalo Opens Cooling Centers, Extends Splash Pad Hours

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Buffalo officials have opened 12 cooling centers and extended hours at ten splash pads across the city. The announcement comes as temperatures are expected to soar into the high 80's and 90's throughout the week. Additionally, Buffalo Emergency Responders remind folks to limit outdoor activities during this hot spell, drink plenty of fluids, and utilize shade when possible. Those working…
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Jun 13
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IIB Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Night

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Recently, we honored our dedicated team of volunteers with an evening of lively conversation, dinner, and games. The Volunteer Appreciation Night recognized the considerable time, energy, and physical contributions provided by volunteers from across Western New York year-round. Volunteer Appreciation Night welcomed approximately 50 volunteers to our downtown location. They were joined by staff to enjoy ethnic foods provided by…
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Jun 09
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In Case You Missed It– Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Appears on On Target with Penny Wolfgang

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Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, discussed the business case for why immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are good for Western New York during a recent interview with Penny Wolfgang. If you missed it, here it is! Learn more about how New Americans are good for the business community and the economy, click here.     
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Jun 05
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IIB Welcomes 33 New Americans from 17 Countries!

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We were honored to welcome 33 New Americans from 17 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, Burma, China, Eritrea, Jamaica, Jordan, Lebanon, Congo, Mexico, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, and Vietnam.…
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