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Feb 21

Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events

Community World Trivia is an evening of fun, fueled by some friendly competition. Businesses, schools, and service providers from all across the region send teams of six to compete for the title of Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart. That may be a mouthful, but for the many years, it has surely been a coveted prize. Community World Trivia is not only…

May 03

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In the Media! Buffalo Spree Features IIB’s Important Role in WNY Restaurant Industry

By Jeff Mayne News

Recently, Buffalo Spree magazine spotlighted the essential role IIB clients have played in the local restaurant industry over decades. The feature is presented from the vantage point of Waxlight Bar A Vin, the prestigious James Beard-nominated restaurant located in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood. The feature espouses the virtues of newly arrived refugees and how their hard work, passion, zeal, and…

May 03

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Anzia Yezierska : Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

By Jeff Mayne History, News

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Russian-American novelist Anzia Yezierska. Anzia Yezierska was born in the Russian-Polish village of Plinsk between 1880 and 1885, the youngest of nine siblings. At 13, she and her family immigrated…

May 02

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In the Media: WBFO features International Visitor Group Hosted by IIB

By Jeff Mayne Media Mentions

Recently, WBFO featured an interview with Jérémie Boroy, advisor to the Mayor of Paris on people with disabilities and chairperson of France’s National Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities. Mr. Boroy and his colleagues visited Western New York last month as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), facilitated by our International Exchanges and Education…

May 01

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IIB Welcomes 48 New Americans from 25 Countries!

By Jeff Mayne News

We were honored to welcome 48 New Americans from 25 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. The countries from which these new American citizens traveled are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Haiti, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Liberia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru,…

May 01

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Donations Urgently Needed: New Refugee Families Arriving in May

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 or call (716)883-1900 extension 329. In May, we are expecting to resettle 25 refugees, including six families. They’ll be arriving from Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Pakistan, Nicaragua, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Burma. This month we'll have several small and individual…

Apr 26

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Durgham Alyasiri: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

By Jeff Mayne Education, History, News

In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Iraqi-American and former IIB client, Durgham Alyasiri. Durgham Alyasiri left Iraq as a young child, along with his mother, brother, and sister, after gaining temporary asylum in Jordan.…

Apr 26

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In Case You Missed It: Community World Trivia Mentioned on WBFO

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events

IIB Communications Director Gabe DiMaio spoke with WBFO's Jay Moran during Morning Edition recently to discuss the International Insititute of Buffalo's education mission and the fundraiser to support programs such as Model United Nations, Global Kids, and other global education and community programs, such as cultural competency training and IIB’s community lectures. These programs bring global perspectives to Western New…

Apr 23

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National Volunteer Week!

By Jeff Mayne News, Volunteer

It’s National Volunteer Week and we want to recognize and celebrate the integral role our dedicated team of volunteers play in our mission to make Western New York a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees. Throughout the year you’ll see IIB volunteers give their time in numerous ways to support our important work we provide in the…

Apr 19

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Wheels for Workers 716 Donates 13 Bikes for Refugee Families

By Jeff Mayne Donations, News

Local non-profit Wheels for Workers 716 stopped by our location on Delaware Avenue to generously donate 13 bicycles, along with helmets and locks. They’ll now be given to our newly arrived refugee clients to help them get to and from work, school, grocery shopping, and other essential destinations. Since this past September, Wheels for Workers has now donated a total…

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Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

In the Media! Buffalo Spree Features IIB’s Important Role in WNY Restaurant Industry

Anzia Yezierska : Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

In the Media: WBFO features International Visitor Group Hosted by IIB

IIB Welcomes 48 New Americans from 25 Countries!

Donations Urgently Needed: New Refugee Families Arriving in May

Durgham Alyasiri: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

In Case You Missed It: Community World Trivia Mentioned on WBFO

Wheels for Workers 716 Donates 13 Bikes for Refugee Families

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