Together in Action: The IINE Community Participates in Immigrants Day at the MA State House
A Historic Showing The theme was Courage Over Fear. On March 18, 1,200 immigrants and advocates headed to Boston’s Beacon Hill to make the 30th annual Immigrants Day at the Statehouse the biggest ever. Among them were IINE…
The International Institute of New England Raises $1.7M at Golden Door Award Gala in Support of Refugees and Immigrants
The International Institute of New England (IINE) raised over $1.7 million at its 44th annual Golden Door Award, held Wednesday night at the Omni Seaport Hotel in Boston, a figure highlighting the organization’s resilience and strong community suppo…
In Bridges, Refugee Youth Share Their Personal Stories
A new publication developed within IINE’s Refugee Youth Program brings young voices to the center stage. Bridges: Personal Narratives by Immigrant Youth features eight stories written by clients in the Lowell progr…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Impact of Refugees on Host Communities
Five lessons from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England Some question how welcoming refugees affects the strength, culture…