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26 03, 2024

Local Employers Say That Hiring Refugees and Immigrants is a Win-Win

2024-03-26T11:31:15-04:00March 26th, 2024|

When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their careers, and contribute to their new communities. During a transition filled with uncertainty, landing a job in the U.S. is their first major step toward financial security and pursuing their dreams. [...]

15 03, 2024

From the Desk of the CEO: The Economic Argument for Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants

2024-03-15T13:42:28-04:00March 15th, 2024|

By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England For those of us who feel strongly about advocating for the rights and protections of refugees and immigrants, the reasons we do so are deeply human. Refugees and immigrants endure long and often dangerous journeys to the U.S. [...]

13 03, 2024

1924-1934: Fostering Community

2024-03-26T11:35:30-04:00March 13th, 2024|

1924-1934: Fostering Community "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #2   Welcome to the second installment of our series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” You can find the first installment, which described an immigration boom that bolstered the factory economy in Boston from 1910-1924 [...]

8 03, 2024

IINE Honors Giovanni Caforio, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Executive Chairman of the Board, at 42nd Golden Door Award Gala

2024-03-20T15:58:04-04:00March 8th, 2024|

On Monday, March 4, 480 IINE community members gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston for our 42nd Golden Door Award Gala. Each year, the Golden Door Award is presented to an immigrant who has made outstanding contributions to U.S. society. The award takes its name from Emma Lazarus’s [...]

6 03, 2024

Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen

2024-03-08T18:58:21-05:00March 6th, 2024|

We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort during his final days at home.    After attending an IINE Suitcase Stories event in Weston, MA, Wayne Chen became a dedicated volunteer and cherished member of the IINE team.  [...]

27 02, 2024

What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?

2024-02-27T13:56:54-05:00February 27th, 2024|

It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city’s existing housing that’s available to rent. Lowell, Massachusetts has a vacancy rate of 7%. Boston’s hovers around 2% and Manchester, New Hampshire’s is less than 1%.   Affordable housing is even [...]

23 02, 2024

Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator

2024-02-23T14:05:40-05:00February 23rd, 2024|

Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children's Program (UCP) team. The UCP team helps children, some as young as two years old, who have fled their homes in Central America and crossed the Mexico/U.S. border unaccompanied to seek refuge from violence, poverty, and [...]

15 02, 2024

The International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston

2024-02-23T10:40:33-05:00February 15th, 2024|

February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support people from all around the world BOSTON – February 15, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE) celebrates the centennial anniversary of its Boston, Massachusetts office, marking 100 years of welcoming [...]

31 01, 2024

1910-1924: Redefining Americanism

2024-02-28T11:52:12-05:00January 31st, 2024|

1910-1924: Redefining Americanism "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #1   The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The series will begin in 1910 and guide us to [...]

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