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IINE Honors Giovanni Caforio, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Executive Chairman of the Board, at 42nd Golden Door Award Gala
March 8, 2024
On Monday, March 4, 480 IINE community members gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston for our 42nd Golde…

Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen
March 6, 2024
We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort d…

What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
February 27, 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…

Employee Profile: Meet Jessica Gutierrez, Immigrant Family Support Coordinator
February 23, 2024
Jessica joined IINE in 2023 as an Immigrant Family Support Coordinator on our Unaccompanied Children’s Program (U…

The International Institute of New England Celebrates 100 Years of Service in Boston
February 15, 2024
February marks 100 years since the International Institute of Boston first opened its doors to welcome and support peop…

1910-1924: Redefining Americanism
January 31, 2024
The International Institute of New England is thrilled to share the first installment of our new series, “100 Years of…

What is a “Climate Refugee?”
January 30, 2024
6 things to understand about how the climate crisis is displacing people worldwide and what we can do to help “The peri…

Crafting A Warm Welcome: A Volunteer’s Homemade Blankets Help Refugees Through the Cold
January 26, 2024
During the harsh chill of their first New England winter, several of IINE’s refugee clients are finding warmth in beaut…

Employee Profile: Meet Andrew Vontzalides, TVAP Case Specialist
January 17, 2024
Andrew joined IINE in 2023 after working with Venezuelan immigrants as a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) in…

Finding Hope at Gucci: Anastasiia’s Story
January 9, 2024
Anastasiia didn’t want to leave her home of Odesa, Ukraine, but as the invasion intensified, she found she had no choic…

From the Desk of the CEO: Equity, Community, and Resilience: Our New Year’s Resolutions
December 21, 2023
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England As we enter the year ahead, I am fill…

The Two Most Important and Lasting Ways You Can Help Refugees and Immigrants (Hint: They aren’t what you think!)
December 15, 2023
By Alexandra Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at the International Institute of New England A…
