Is This America? Biden’s New Asylum Rule Closes the Door on Desperate Families as Title 42 Expires
The International Institute of New England stands in opposition to the Biden administration’s announcement of a new asylum rule, which will limit life-saving opportunities for those seeking peace in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) [...]
Meet Our Spring 2023 Interns
Every spring, summer, and fall, we welcome a new slate of talented and passionate interns to our team! In this blog post, hear from three of our current interns from across the organization. Priyanka Sinha, Skills Pathway Intern Student [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Barrington Reflects on Sponsoring an Afghan Family of Nine
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we recently caught up with a number of our cherished IINE volunteers to hear more about their passion and experiences. First up: Tom Barrington, the leader of a Resettle Together community sponsor group. Resettle Together [...]
Farewell to Dahvy Tran Pech, Former IINE Youth Program Manager
The International Institute of New England joins the many friends, family, and colleagues mourning the loss of Dahvy Tran Pech earlier this month. In the two years that Dahvy served as IINE-Lowell’s youth program manager her impact was felt deeply by clients and staff. [...]
Two Local Resettlement Agencies Address Biden’s Proposed Asylum Ban
Ascentria Care Alliance and the International Institute of New England are human services organizations that have been welcoming and serving immigrants in New England communities for over a century. While our organizations understand the pressure that President Biden is under to address the influx [...]
Statement of Gratitude to Our Regional Community Partners
The International Institute of New England has been welcoming newcomers and resettling refugees for 105 years. We are fortunate to work and partner with many exceptionally welcoming New England cities, including Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire, where our offices are located. [...]
It’s Hard and it’s Wonderful – Leading a Family Support Team
In January, IINE-Lowell hosted an event celebrating both our extraordinary clients and the community volunteers who help support them. One highlight was a speech by Jane Blumberg, a former elementary school teacher who coordinates one of IINE-Lowell’s volunteer Family Support Teams. Like many volunteers, [...]
Maggie Burns joins the International Institute of New England as new Vice President of Principal and Major Gifts
BOSTON –November 14, 2022 - The International Institute of New England (IINE) announces Maggie Burns as its new vice president of principal and major gifts. A leader and mentor in the field of nonprofit fundraising, Maggie will manage a portfolio of IINE’s principal donors [...]
IINE Expands Programming to Serve Unaccompanied Children arriving in New England and New York
BOSTON – Nov. 17, 2022 - The International Institute of New England (IINE) is expanding its program to aid unaccompanied children as they arrive in the United States through the U.S. asylum system following an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announcement expanding program eligibility [...]
IINE Honors Dr. Srikant M. Datar with the Prestigious Golden Door Award
BOSTON –November 1, 2022 - The International Institute of New England (IINE) announces Dr. Srikant M. Datar, dean of the Harvard Business School, as the recipient of the 41st Golden Door Award. The Golden Door Award Gala, which will be held on Monday, May [...]
What has the Resettlement Community learned from the Afghan Evacuation?
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President at the International Institute of New England The unanticipated urgent evacuation of 76,000 Afghans following the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 created the need for a nationwide refugee resettlement response. After [...]
Where We Belong: Welcoming Week at IINE
During the month of September, the nation celebrated “Welcoming Week” as part of an initiative by Welcoming America. “Welcoming Week” is an opportunity to celebrate new neighbors from all over the world and recognize the many ways they make our communities stronger. This year’s theme [...]