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We create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement, and pathways to citizenship. Our work spans throughout New England and down to New York.
You can contact us using this form. Scroll down for information about our three office locations.
Boston
2 Boylston Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
617-695-9990
Lowell
101 Jackson Street, Suite 2
Lowell, MA 01852
978-459-9031
Manchester
470 Pine Street, Lower Level
Manchester, NH 03104
603-647-1500
Our Locations
In 2001, the Boston site, Lowell site, and the International Institute of New Hampshire became one consolidated organization – The International Institute of New England. Learn more about each of our locations below.
Boston
Who We Serve
The Boston site serves refugees, asylees, and immigrants throughout Greater Boston through a core of common services essential to our mission: refugee resettlement, case management, health services navigation, employment, education and literacy, and skills training programming. Our refugee resettlement, community services and employment programs provide the initial welcome, cultural and community orientation, early basic needs, as well as English for Employment classes and employment support to refugees and asylees fleeing persecution and conflict in their homelands.
History – Celebrating 100 Years
Six years after the International Institute of Lowell was established in 1918, the International Institute of Boston was established at the YWCA then located at 12 Newbury Street in 1924. The Institute separated from the YWCA in 1935, and over the ensuing decades hundreds of community groups, individuals, corporations, and foundations joined forces with the International Institute to help new Americans integrate into New England. Today, our Boston site includes over 100 staff, who provide a range of services to more than 1,500 refugee and immigrant clients annually.
Featured Boston News
1985–1994: Protecting New Bostonians
1975–1984: Redefining Refugee Resettlement
1965–1974: Welcoming the World
Lowell
Who We Serve
The Lowell site serves refugee families and individuals from around the world. The International Institute provides an array of support services starting with the initial resettlement program that lasts for a short 90 days. Support services are focused on helping refugees and immigrants successfully transition into their new lives in the United States and include job placements services; cultural adjustment programming; English language instruction; extended case management support; an asset development program for families ready to take steps towards purchasing a vehicle or home; and citizenship application services.
History
The International Institute of Lowell was founded in 1918 as part of the Lowell YWCA to provide workforce development training and English classes. The International Institute separated from the YWCA in 1935, and over the ensuing decades hundreds of community groups, individuals, corporations, and foundations joined forces with the organization to help immigrants integrate into New England. Today, our Lowell site has over 50 staff, who provide a range of services to over 1,600 refugee and immigrant clients annually.
Featured Lowell News
“Like a Dream Come True”: Farishta’s Journey from Afghan Refugee to U.S. Citizen
Suitcase Stories®: Ishtar, a Haitian Immigrant, Shares Why She Came and Why She Stays
“Always believe!”: Rohingya Refugee Finds Purpose in Helping Fellow Newcomers to Lowell
Manchester
Who We Serve
The Manchester site serves refugee families and individuals from around the world. The International Institute provides an array of support services starting with the initial resettlement program that lasts for a short 90 days. Support services are focused on helping refugees and immigrants successfully transition into their new lives in the United States and include job placements services; cultural adjustment programming; English language instruction; extended case management support; an asset development program for families ready to take steps towards purchasing a vehicle or home; and citizenship application services.
History
The International Institute of Lowell was founded in 1918 as part of the Lowell YWCA to provide workforce development training and English classes. The International Institute separated from the YWCA in 1935, and over the ensuing decades hundreds of community groups, individuals, corporations, and foundations joined forces with the organization to help immigrants integrate into New England. Today, our Lowell site has over 50 staff, who provide a range of services to over 1,600 refugee and immigrant clients annually.
Featured Manchester News