1985–1994: Protecting New Bostonians
September 30, 2024
Welcome to the eighth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The previous installment, “1975–1984: Refining Refugee Resettlement,” described the I…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Reality at the U.S.-Mexico Border
July 26, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England In mid-July, I visited the border c…
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…
Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children’s Program …
The International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston
February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support pe…
1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years o…
What is a “Climate Refugee?”
6 things to understand about how the climate crisis is displacing people worldwide and what we can do to help “The pe…
Crafting A Warm Welcome: A Volunteer’s Homemade Blankets Help Refugees Through the Cold
During the harsh chill of their first New England winter, several of IINE’s refugee clients are finding warmth in bea…
Employee Profile: Meet Andrew Vontzalides, TVAP Case Specialist
Andrew joined IINE in 2023 after working with Venezuelan immigrants as a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) i…
Finding Hope at Gucci: Anastasiia Kadzevych’s Story
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no cho…
From the Desk of the CEO: Equity, Community, and Resilience: Our New Year’s Resolutions
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we enter the year ahead, I am fi…
The Two Most Important and Lasting Ways You Can Help Refugees and Immigrants (Hint: They aren’t what you think!)
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England…
Threatened in Cuba, Welcomed in Boston: Diana and Randy’s Story
A Life Interrupted One year ago, Diana and Randy were living in their home country of Cuba and pursuing careers in me…
Italian-Born Executive Dr. Giovanni Caforio Receives IINE’s Prestigious Golden Door Award
IINE announced Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Executive Chairman of the Board and former CEO of Bristol Myers Squibb, as the r…