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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
1995–2004: Dreams of Freedom
1985–1994: Protecting New Bostonians
1975–1984: Redefining Refugee Resettlement
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
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
IINE Celebrates World Refugee Day 2024
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