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Nov 08

IIB Welcomes 48 New Americans from 26 Countries!

By Jeff Mayne In the Community, News

We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 24 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this week. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Jordan, Mexico, Russia,…

Nov 06

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Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi on the Recent Election

By Gabe DiMaio News

As it has for over 100 years, the International Institute of Buffalo will continue to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees, regardless of who sits in the White House. We look forward to working with politicians, community leaders, and other stakeholders who understand the value of foreign-born people in our region. Independent…

Oct 30

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New Mural Celebrates Somali Bantu Community

By Jeff Mayne News

International Institute of Buffalo joined Assemblymember Jon Rivera, Buffalo Common Council President David Rivera, representatives from Providence Farm Collective, and other stakeholders to unveil a dynamic new mural recognizing and celebrating Buffalo's Somali Bantu community. The vibrant art includes hues of radiant blue representing the rivers of Somalia, while colors of green and elements of the Somali flag and its…

Oct 22

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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education

Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…

Oct 22

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People taking the oath of naturalization.

Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education

Myth: “Those countries are emptying their prisons and sending them here.” Truth: American immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US-born people. Source: Cato Institute (February 2024) and Immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born: NPR- reporting on a study by The Marshall Project(March 2018) Why Are Immigrants’ Incarceration Rates So Low? Evidence On Selective Immigration, Deterrence, and…

Oct 21

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IIB Virtual Training: Working with Chat GPT for Translators

By Jeff Mayne I/T Service Update

Join us for a two-hour course that will discuss how to work with ChatGPT or other AI resources as a translator and not against them. Date: Monday, October 28, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Click here to register If you are able, please offer a donation of any amount you'd like to help cover the operating costs of…

Oct 18

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IIB's annual winter coat drive provides winter attire to our newly arrived refugee clients.

Donate Winter Coats to Help a Refugee Family!

By Jeff Mayne Donations

Buffalo winters can be brutal. Please help refugee families with your new or gently used winter coats. For many, this will be their first time experiencing cold weather! At this time, we're accepting donations of Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large coats. For more information and to schedule your drop off, email our donations coordinator: donations@iibuff.org There…

Oct 18

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montage of the people who make IIB great

Spotlighting the People Who Make Us Great!

By Gabe DiMaio News, Newsletter

IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.

Oct 17

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Support IIB with Custom Designed Gear!

By Gabe DiMaio Donations, News

Show your support for the International Insititute of Buffalo by purchasing gear sporting a design that celebrates Buffalo's history of welcoming people from around the globe. The design is inspired by the US Stars and Stripes and features buffalos representing 195 flags of countries and ethnic communities of the world. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each purchase will go…

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IIB Welcomes 48 New Americans from 26 Countries!

Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi on the Recent Election

New Mural Celebrates Somali Bantu Community

Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

IIB Virtual Training: Working with Chat GPT for Translators

Donate Winter Coats to Help a Refugee Family!

Support IIB with Custom Designed Gear!

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