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Mar 18

In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognize Dutch-American Hinke Boot, whose esteemed, 20-year career as Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo supported countless New American Families and further established Western New York’s welcoming infrastructure.

Hinke Boot: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we recognize Dutch-American Hinke Boot, whose esteemed, 20-year career as Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo supported countless New American Families and further established Western New…

Mar 11

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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the driving force toward the acceptance of palliative care for the terminally ill in the U.S. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was born in July…

Mar 09

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IIB Part of North Park Theatre’s Cabrini Movie Debut Screenings

By Jeff Mayne Events, In the Community

This week, the International Institute of Buffalo participated in events celebrating the screenings of Cabrini at the North Park Theatre. The movie, partially filmed locally, spotlights the canonized Catholic nun and the patron saint of immigrants, Mother Cabrini. The producers tapped the talents of various Western New Yorkers for help. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and New American Integration Director Denise Phillips…

Mar 07

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IIB Welcomes 52 New Americans from 25 Countries!

By Jeff Mayne News

We were honored to welcome 52 New Americans from 25 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this week. The countries from which these new American citizens traveled are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Iraq, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia,…

Mar 05

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New Refugee Families Arriving in March: Basic Household Goods Needed!

By Jeff Mayne Donations

Update: We are no longer holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs please contact our Donations Coordinator Cara at: donations@iibuff.org. By the end of March we expect to assist 13 newly arrived refugees resettle and integrate into our community. Amongst our new American neighbors will be a family of five arriving from Burma that includes three…

Mar 04

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Mother Cabrini: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

Mother Cabrini In honor of Women's History Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who've helped shaped the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight the tireless work of Mother Cabrini, the canonized Catholic sister and the patron saint of immigrants. Maria Francesca Cabrina was born in Lombardy, Italy, on July…

Mar 01

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Chair of NYS Assembly’s Task Force on New Americans Visits Buffalo Calling for Increased Funding

By Gabe DiMaio News

International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi joined Assemblymember Jon D. Rivera, State Senator Sean Ryan, and representatives of the Refugee Partnership (TRP) to welcome the Chair of NYS Assembly’s Task Force on New Americans, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest to Buffalo as they all called for $8 million in funding for the New York State Enhanced Services to Refugees…

Feb 28

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In Case you Missed it! Spectrum News Features IIB Clients Thriving With Local Restaurants

By Jeff Mayne Media Mentions

In case you missed it. Spectrum News 1 put the spotlight on International Institute of Buffalo clients thriving with local employers. The feature highlighted local restaurants' success with the help of eager and hardworking immigrant employees. But the relationships are a two-way street. Nick Pitillo, owner of Osteria 166 in downtown Buffalo, says his outreach to IIB yielded valued, driven…

Feb 28

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In the Community: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events, In the Community

IB Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discussed the issue of immigration during Theodore Roosevelt's lifetime, dispelled persisting myths about immigrants, and underscored the positive impacts that New Americans have in Western New York during her presentation, "Immigration Will Always be an American Story." She also discussed the important work of assisting newly arrived Americans in our community. The presentation was part…

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Hinke Boot: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

IIB Part of North Park Theatre’s Cabrini Movie Debut Screenings

IIB Welcomes 52 New Americans from 25 Countries!

New Refugee Families Arriving in March: Basic Household Goods Needed!

Mother Cabrini: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

Chair of NYS Assembly’s Task Force on New Americans Visits Buffalo Calling for Increased Funding

In Case you Missed it! Spectrum News Features IIB Clients Thriving With Local Restaurants

In the Community: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

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