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A Message on Domestic Violence Services in Buffalo
Thank you Sarah from Child & Family Service for sharing this imporant message.
It is so important to know that domestic violence services are FULLY operational despite the crisis. We are here to help you.
Victim Services at the International Institute of Buffalo (phone business hours from 9-5): 716-222-3890
Haven House hotline (a Buffalo shelter which is STILL open):
716-884- 6000
NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence don't hesitate to get help, we are taking precautions to keep you safe.
Please share this post to spread awareness and remember to check in on the safety of your friends, neighbhors, and family!
#domesticviolenceawareness #youarenotalone
#buffalogoesthedistance
What a great day! Judge Amy Martoche and public defender Rebecca Town created a Go Fund Me campaign to bring groceries to seniors. 🔸
@guercioandsons sold the groceries at a reduced rate and packed it for them! 🔸
Judge Amy offered 40 bags to some of our clients! 🔸
Four single roommates who were just laid off, single parents, and families with kids with disabilities. 🔸
Our resettlement team had a rewarding time delivering the fresh, healthy foods (leaving on porch!) Here is a great video of our clients expressing thanks to all those who helped make the delivery possible!🔸
You can donate to their fund here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/530104714373558/?fundraiser_source=external_url
It is important that everyone fills out the 2020 Census!
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Immigrants, refugees, and undocumented people all have the right to fill out the Census and be counted as apart of Buffalo’s population!
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Thank you to our community census workers for helping families successfully complete the census form!
#2020census #census2020 #youcount
Looking for something simple but tasty to cook tonight? Lucky for you Alyssa is sharing her Costa Rican rice and beans recipe!
Made with a few ingredients that are always in your cabinet, this recipe is a perfect #quarantinerecipe
Alyssa adds a fried egg on top but you can add whatever extras you’d like!
Find the recipe here: https://www.food.com/recipe/gallo-pinto-costa-rican-rice-and-beans-78747
Our interpreters and translators are going into hospitals to help immigrants and refugees effectively communicate with doctors and nurses.
A language is a huge barrier to healthcare for our clients. Many don’t know where to find and then can’t communicate with health care professionals!
This crisis has impacted how our interpreters and translators can help our clients, any donation you make will help these services thrive in a time when they are so desperately needed!
Find our donation page here: https://iibuffalo.org/donate/
Show us how you or your neighbors are going the distance by messaging us or tagging your post #buffalogoesthedistance
With our extra time at home, your friends at the International Institute have been stirring up some pretty tasty dishes to share!
For tonight, Jordan shares her stuffed hot banana pepper recipe!
If you’re lacking adventure right now, these spicy peppers will bring it right back into your life!
Don’t be too worried though, the cheese in the recipe cools the pepper down and makes for a comforting dish!
You can find her recipe here: https://pin.it/13OZdLQ
#quarantinerecipes
JOIN us in starting our new hashtag campaign #buffalogoesthedistance
This is a hard time for our community and our world as a whole but we’ve seen so many instances of good neighbors helping each other out and so many acts of bravery, kindness, and humanity too.
We want to make a space for all of this positivity and we want you to join us!
Post a photo on your Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and hashtag #buffalogoesthedistance to share the acts of compassion happening in our Buffalo community. We will be featuring photos, quotes, and stories every week!
One of our HELLO volunteers, Nicole, shows #buffalogoesthedistance by continuing to teach English to her HELLO student through the phone!
Nicole chose this photo because she says her student is always happy every time they talk!
Nicole’s says “I am doing HELLO despite distancing because it is important to me that my student knows she has a network of people who care about her during this unimaginable time. I also think it's necessary to maintain a sense of normality, and studying English is a good thing to do during this down time.”
Share your story of good neighbors with us and help this hashtag spread positivity!
Happy Birthday Hand Washing Sung in 6 Languages! Sung in 6 languages
Here is our creative reminder to keep yourself and those around you safe by washing your hands!
At the International Institute we are singing Happy Birthday twice to make sure we are washing long enough AND we are doing it in many different languages!
Choose your favorite Happy Birthday song, wash your hands, and share this video with someone who speaks one of the six languages below!
#international #immigrant #spanish #french #burmese #arabic #japanese #german #washyourhands
Come out and join us TONIGHT for our next Great Decisions series!
Our intern Uma came out last week and shared some important insights on being a Muslim minority group!
Our discussion tonight will cover modern slavery and human trafficking.
“Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing to combat slavery and trafficking? What are the experiences like for those being trafficked?”
Come learn and discuss with us, 6pm at the International Institute!
Community member: $7
Student: $5
Look at all these donations for our families! You guys are amazing!!!
Executive Director, Eva Hassett speaks on behalf of The International Institute on human trafficking trends in Buffalo
US Attorney James P. Kennedy and the members of the Western District Human Trafficking Task Force held a news conference to discuss misconceptions about human trafficking survivors and the task force's awareness efforts. Eva Hassett speaks on behalf of The International Institute of Buffalo on human trafficking in our community.
Asylee Family Welcomed into their New Home!
Look at the sweet and excited reactions of the family as they see their new home for the first time!
After living in a shelter and awaiting the verdict of their asylum case for 2 1/2 years this family deserved a place to call their own and it was possible because of the hard work of our staff, the diligence of the family, and our coummunity's generous donations.
Happy Holidays to everyone from the International Institute!
Akimu Talks About Being A Volunteer at The International Institute of Buffalo's Job Fair
A message from Akimu Welong, a client of the International Institute of Buffalo who volunteered for our job fair last month. Akimu was at the job fair helping other immigrants and refugees translate and fill out resumes and applications. It is so inspiring to see people like Akimu intregrate into the Buffalo workforce and take the time to help other immigrants and refugees do the same!
Buffalo's immigrant and refugee population is an important aspect of our workforce and economic development. Buffalo's declining population left holes in ou rindustries that are filled by immigrants and refugees.
If you are an employeer with job opportunities for immigrants or refugees please contact [email protected]
And if you'd like to help immigrants and refugees furnish a comfortable home to come back to after work, check out our amazon donation list: https://amzn.to/2rccaNu
Chinese Dragon Performance
We can't get over how cool these Chinese dragons were at our #buffalowithoutborders event last week!
Thanks for joining us Red Dragon School of Martial Arts !!
Happy #IndependenceDay! Sharing a sweet moment of excitement from a young Buffalonian at last week’s Naturalization Ceremony. Judge Arcara reminded us that there is no legal distinction between a native-born and a naturalized U.S. citizen. We are all Americans!
We hope you all have a wonderful #4thofJuly with your families. Treasure the freedoms we have in this country. And to those of you who are celebrating your first Independence Day as U.S. citizens - congratulations and welcome to this extraordinary society of fellow Americans!
You Belong in Buffalo
On June 5, we will debut a new series of videos to encourage the foreign-born to make Buffalo their home - and once they're here, to help them navigate their new community. Here's a sampler of what's to come!
Live from the Nowruz festival ! Stop by until 4!
It’s Spring It On... And here is a message from our New American Integration Team
It’s SPRING IT ON! Our New American Integration Team has a message for you!
You should be HERE! Buffalo without Borders 2018, the best party in town
Cool off, embrace diversity and enjoy some Delicious Burmese food at this years Water Festival on grant street , then walk over one block to Taste Of Diversity!
So much fun at this weekend’s Nowruz celebration! We all had fun dancing with our Afghan friends!
You should be here!!! BWB 2017