refugees

Jun 08
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Summer Donations Needed!

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  At this time we are not holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org Although our refugee resettlement program has seen challenges over the last few years, we are still working to assist our newest neighbors integrate as valued members of our community. The International Institute of Buffalo has…
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May 21
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IIB Welcomes 16 New Americans from 11 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 16 New Americans from 11 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Southtowns Family YMCA. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo, El Salvador, Israel, Pakistan, Philippines, Tajikistan. Click here to learn more about…
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May 07
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Donations Needed

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  At this time we are not holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org Although our refugee resettlement program has seen challenges over the last few years, we are still working to assist our newest neighbors integrate as valued members of our community. The International Institute of Buffalo has…
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May 06
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IIB Welcomes 20 New Americans from 12 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 20 New Americans from 12 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Congo, Dominican Republic, Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Click here to learn more about…
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Apr 01
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IIB Welcomes 20 New Americans from 9 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 20 New Americans from 9 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Canada, Congo, Dominican Republic, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Mexico, and Vietnam. Additionally, the President of Canisius University, Steve K. Stoute,…
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Mar 27
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Vincent O’Neill: Irish History Month and Recognizing Irish Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight renowned actor, director, and co-founder of Buffalo’s Irish Classical Theatre Company, Vincent O’Neill. Vincent O’Neill was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 21, 1950. The middle child among five…
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Mar 24
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Donations Needed

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Although our refugee resettlement program has seen challenges over the last few years, we are still working to assist our newest neighbors integrate as valued members of our community. The International Institute of Buffalo has always relied on community support, and we still need your help! Basic household items from pillows and trashcans to deodorant and laundry detergent significantly help…
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Mar 20
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Maureen O’Hara: Irish History Month and Recognizing Irish Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Hollywood Golden Age actress Maureen O’Hara. Maureen Fitzsimons, later known as Maureen O’Hara, was born in Ranelagh, Ireland, in 1920. The second-oldest of five siblings, she credited her close-knit…
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Mar 04
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IIB Welcomes 39 New Americans from 19 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 39 New Americans from 19 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo, Germany, Greece, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Vietnam. Click…
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Feb 19
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IIB Welcomes 30 New Americans from 18 Countries!

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We were honored to welcome 30 New Americans from 18 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Dominican…
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