From the Desk of the SVP: Unpacking Refugee Resilience
Why our appreciation for the ability to endure and adapt should inspire holistic support—including for wellbeing By Alexandra Weber, MSW, LICSW, Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer The Resilience “Superpower” Around ten…
Forced to Flee Haiti, Efdjeen Never Gave Up On Her Dreams of a Medical Career
A former IINE client, Efdjeen gave a Suitcase Stories® performance at IINE’s 2026 Golden Door Award Gala, where the below video was shown for the first time. A Call to Serve When Efdjeen was a child in Haiti, she wasn’t sure what she wanted t…
Employee Profile: Meet Jezabel Aponte, Shelter Services Program Assistant
Jezabel Aponte joined IINE’s Shelter Services team in 2025. Through case management, English classes, employment support, and legal services, this team helps newly arrived immigrant families who have…
5 Things to Know About Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Who is an asylum seeker? Asylum seekers are individuals who flee their home countries for fear of being persecuted based on their race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion. To find la…