1935-1944: Don't Condemn—Understand "100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE's Boston Centennial" Series: Installment #3   Welcome to the third installment of our series, “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The previous installment, “1924-1934 – Fostering Community,” described how the newly formed International Institute of Boston (IIB) provided a space to celebrate and support the city’s immigrant communities during a period of restricted immigration and economic hardship.    In the [...]

When refugees and immigrants arrive in New England they are eager to join the workforce, succeed and advance in their careers, and contribute to their new communities. During a transition filled with uncertainty, landing a job in the U.S. is their first major step toward financial security and pursuing their dreams. Since our founding over 100 years ago, the International Institute has supported these new arrivals in developing the skills and [...]