A grateful update from IINE
In these challenging times it is remarkable to me how communities across the country are coming together. People are taking social distancing seriously, school districts are doing their best to provide remote learning, companies are manufacturing ventilators and other equipment as quickly [...]
Suitcase Stories expanding to include online and interactive resources
By Sarra Briki Intern, Marketing & Community Relations Serving refugees and immigrants for more than 100 years, IINE's mission is built on community and resilience. With the rising challenges that COVID-19 imposes on all of us, we feel even more committed to keeping our [...]
An Update on IINE programs during COVID19
ALL IINE OFFICES ARE CLOSED THROUGH MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020 At IINE our priority is the health and well-being of our community of clients, staff, volunteers, and the visitors to our sites. Dear friend of IINE: I want to update you on all [...]
IINE’s COVID-19 plan, and the need for community
Dear Friends: Our highest priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and community. In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, effective today, the International Institute of New England suspended most on-site services and moved to remote work plans for most [...]
IINE Celebrates International Women’s Day by Honoring Local Immigrant Women Leaders on March 6
BOSTON – The International Institute of New England (IINE) will lead the local iteration of a global movement with their 16th annual International Women’s Day celebration. As a means to honor the achievements of immigrant women in Boston, a breakfast celebration will be [...]
IINE Statement on the Expanded Travel Ban
Last week, President Trump announced the expansion of the unjust and xenophobic Travel Ban policy. Effective February 22, new restrictions will apply to immigrants from Myanmar (also known as Burma), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania. This expanded policy will forever impact families within [...]
Lucrecia Arias Interviews her ESOL Teacher
Lucrecia Arias is a level five ESOL student. She recently received the opportunity to interview her teacher, Natalie Patalano. Lucrecia came from El Salvador and has been resettled into the United States by IINE. In 2017, she joined IINE as a student and worked [...]
Revere Hospitality Training Program Class Graduates 17 Participants
By Alexis Kubana Manager, Skills Training Program IINE’s accelerated Hospitality Training Program includes 40 training hours over the course of two and a half weeks. Our program screens, trains, and places well-qualified participants for all types of entry and mid –level positions in the [...]
Witness to a true “Melting Pot,” IINE from a newcomer’s perspective
The Golden Door Award Gala from a Newcomer's Perspective by Sarra Briki, Marketing & Communications Intern International Institute of New England This past week, I had the honor of attending the International Institute of New England’s (IINE) 38th Golden Door Award Gala honoring Dr. [...]
“Every immigrant needs the support of a community…” – Dr. Joseph Aoun, Golden Door Award honoree
Seven hundred people gathered at Matthews Arena last night to honor Dr. Joseph E. Aoun, the president of Northeastern University, as he received the Golden Door award from the International Institute of New England (IINE). Dr. Aoun, a highly respected scholar, teacher, and academic [...]
IINE opposes U.S. Department of Justice interim ruling
BOSTON - The International Institute of New England made official comments in opposition to the DOJ EOIR’s interim rule, “Organization of the Executive Office for Immigration Review.” We oppose elimination of the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) and the dissolution of the [...]
Joint statement from IINE and Ascentria Care Alliance
“In countless ways, America depends on new Americans.” Agencies oppose Trump administration plans to slash refugee resettlement and legal immigration to the U.S. By: Ascentria Care Alliance and the International Institute of New England Ascentria Care Alliance, one of the largest human service [...]