Our Translation team is now offering a new service for people who are doing genealogical research or have old letters and documents that need to be translated into English. Make those old documents in albums or shoeboxes come to life in a language you understand! Learn more about your own ancestors and origins, or consider giving the gift of family history…
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The START Act, S.674/A.459, has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Start Act is a criminal record relief law that will enable survivors of human trafficking to petition the court to clear convictions for any and all offenses survivors were forced to commit during their exploitation.This law is a significant win for survivors of human trafficking across…
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For the first time in the last five years, hope is returning to refugee resettlement. Discriminatory policies and bans have been lifted, the refugee cap has expanded ten-fold, and families are arriving every week, including Afghan evacuees. Our New American Integration department is rapidly expanding to meet these positive trends. With the help of your generous gift, our organization can be…
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Thank you for supporting our Buffalo Without Borders To Go Series! Your ticket purchases support the local restaurants we feature, the local businesses we source our bag items from, and the refugees and survivors that benefit from the resources these fundraisers help us provide! Click each of the links below to learn more about the countries of each night, from…
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Joint Statement By: The Board of Directors of the International Institute of Buffalo and Eva Hassett, former Executive Director 10/7/2021 Over the past 12 years, because of Eva Hassett’s work as executive director of the International Institute, our programming has expanded, our finances have strengthened, collaboration with partners and peers has deepened and become more strategic, and thousands of vulnerable…
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The Board of Directors of the International Institute of Buffalo is pleased to introduce Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, a recent Institute board member and experienced nonprofit leader, as the Institute’s Interim Executive Director. The board will immediately begin a search for a new, permanent executive director. In the meantime, Jenny will lend her experience—including more than a decade in law, public policy,…
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Welcome to our Meet Your Staff Monday Series, where we’ll be highlighting the different members of our team and letting you get an inside look at some of the wonderful people who help further the mission of the Institute! Today we’re speaking to Hsa, Our Office Manager and Bookkeeper! Please state your name and the position you hold at the…
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Welcome to another week of our Meet Your Staff Monday Series, where we’ll be highlighting the different members of our team and letting you get an inside look at some of the wonderful people who help further the mission of the Institute! Today we’re speaking to Ryan, our Translation Coordinator! Please state your name and the position you hold…
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As you may already know, in-person interpreting jobs through International Institute require a signature from customers upon the completion of appointments. In recent years, the Institute has gradually moved from paper forms to digital signatures (via mobile app). We are writing to inform you that interpreters will now be required to utilize digital signatures for all in-person interpreting jobs. Effective…
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JANUARY: Introduction to Community Interpreting Training About: Those looking to enter the industry and those wishing to review foundational concepts will learn all about the basics and ethics of working as a professional interpreter out in their community. Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST Virtual Cost: $40.00 per person. Registrations closed. FEBRUARY: Note -Taking Workshop…
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