Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
April 26, 2024
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England Public conversations around immigration policy are becoming more heated, politi…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
March 15, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly a…
1924-1934: Fostering Community
March 13, 2024
We pick back up where we left off – in 1924, the year of the founding of the International Institute of Boston. In th…
The Importance of Nuance and Empathy: Highlighting IINE’s Pinpoint Interpretation Program
When you need a translator in order to be understood, trust is everything. There’s real vulnerability in relying on s…
Dispelling 10 Common Myths About Immigrants and Refugees
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England…
The International Institute of New England Receives Historic Philanthropic Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
Bancel Philanthropies’ pledge of $6,000,000 marks the largest single philanthropic gift in IINE history BOSTON – Apr…
Q&A With Board Member Libby May
A member of the International Institute of New England’s Board of Directors since 2021, Libby May is a communications…
1935-1944 – “Don’t Condemn—Understand”
“100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial” Series: Installment #3 Welcome to th…
Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win
When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly a…
1924-1934: Fostering Community
We pick back up where we left off – in 1924, the year of the founding of the International Institute of Boston. In th…
Spotlight Report: Legal Services (March 2024)
The Spotlight Report is a quarterly report to bring you a deeper understanding of our work. This Spotlight Report foc…
IINE Honors Giovanni Caforio, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Executive Chairman of the Board, at 42nd Golden Door Award Gala
On Monday, March 4, 480 IINE community members gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston for our 42nd Gol…
Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen
We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort…
What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city…