Farewell to IINE’s Friend and Leadership Council Member Wayne Chen
We were saddened to learn that Wayne Chen passed away on March 5, 2024. His family surrounded him in love and comfort during his final days at home. After attending an IINE Suitcase Stories event in Weston, MA, Wayne Chen became a dedicated volunteer and cherished member of the IINE team. Never missing live Suitcase Stories showcases, the annual Golden Door Award Gala, and International Women’s Day events, Wayne was knit [...]
What Does It Take to Find Affordable Housing for Refugees and Immigrants?
It’s no secret that housing is extremely scarce in New England’s cities. A “vacancy rate” is the percentage of a city’s existing housing that’s available to rent. Lowell, Massachusetts has a vacancy rate of 7%. Boston’s hovers around 2% and Manchester, New Hampshire’s is less than 1%. Affordable housing is even more scarce, and when refugees first arrive, they face significant disadvantages as prospective tenants. Having been forced to suddenly leave [...]
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