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Thank you to everyone who supported our We Stand For Peace fundraiser at Soho Buffalo. Folks enjoyed an early dose of summer weather while taking in breathtaking rooftop sights to help our newest refugee neighbors settle into the community. We raffled over 50 baskets with a dollar value of $10,000. The event also featured a live DJ, a silent auction,…
We Stand For Peace, which is happening Sunday, May 21 from Noon- 4 p.m. They also discussed how IIB makes Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees and the important differences between those groups. Click here to watch the interview!
Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently appeared on WIVB's AM Buffalo with former Ukrainian refugee Karina Krantz. Krantz, now the owner of the local business, Filled with Love Buffalo, spoke to host Chelsea Lovell. She described her family's early experiences in the U.S. and how she pays it forward to help other refugees just starting their own journey in America. Karina…
Internship Title: Resettlement Intern Description: Interns work alongside case managers to provide initial resettlement services to newly arrived refugee clients through a mix of field and administrative work. Hours: At least 8 hours per week / either one 8-hour day or two 4-hour days Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Refugee Program Manager and assigned case manager Skill…