Washington Post reporter Emily Wax-Thibodeaux interviewed Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi on how the Blizzard of 2022 impacted those in Buffalo's refugee community. Click here for that story.
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“Our refugee clients have come to Buffalo after escaping from something— religious, political, ethnic, racial, or gender-based persecution in their native countries. Our immigrant survivor clients lived through domestic violence or human trafficking and escaped terrible conditions to start over with a new life,” said Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, executive director of the International Institute of Buffalo. “We hope this can be…
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As temperatures drop, our refugee families still need bedding and pillows to keep warm and comfortable through the harsh Buffalo winter. They especially need full and twin-size blankets! Please visit our updated online registries to give bedding and pillows to your refugee neighbors from Amazon, Target, and Walmart. For more information, contact donations@iibuff.org.
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