International Institute of New England

From War-Torn Ukraine to a New Home in New Hampshire ? In 2022, IINE Community Services Case Specialist Vlada Khalizieva was starting her “dream job,” working as a Social Media Manager in Ukraine. Then the war began, and she was forced to leave her family behind. Read the blog to learn about Vlada’s journey to New Hampshire, where she has found purpose helping others who share similar experiences: https://hubs.li/Q02ZcxyQ0 #staffappreciation #ukrainecrisis #ukraineimmigrants #immigrantswelcome #welcomingcommunities

Congratulations to our recently promoted staff! ?? Thanks to your dedication, expertise, and compassion, we welcome thousands of refugees and immigrants seeking a better life in our communities every year ? Scroll to hear from our staff ?????? Learn more about how you can join the team: https://hubs.li/Q02Z2lhh0 #employeespotlight #employeeappreciation #employeepromotion #careergrowth #staffpromotions #staffappreciation

We commend Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for their recent statements committing to protecting immigrants and refusing to assist with any mass deportation efforts. As our nation prepares for a new administration that has made direct threats to our immigrant neighbors, colleagues, and friends, we must all stand firm. #immigrantrights #immigrantswelcome #immigrantsupport #welcomingcommunities #welcomingimmigrants #immigrantcommunities

Give a helping hand! Our Lowell, MA and Manchester, NH offices are in high need of volunteers to support refugee and immigrant clients! Boston, MA: IINE’s Boston office is urgently seeking volunteers to support our Basic Services team and our Haitian clients. ??? Our Basic Services team is serving an incredible number of people, unlocking and delivering food, healthcare, and housing support benefits for which they are eligible, but they need your support now more than ever. Sign up to support our Boston office today: https://hubs.li/Q02Ynkwq0 Lowell, MA: Support with Office Admin or Food Delivery! ?? Support with data entry and new client binder creation once a week. This seemingly small task ensures our staff are better able to focus their efforts on supporting the needs of our refugee and immigrant clients. You can also join a dedicated crew delivering food to 36 households, 160 individuals who are newly arrived refugees. Volunteers who are interested can contact Kris Honeycutt at [email protected]. Manchester, NH: Become a Volunteer Driver! ?? Help transport clients to medical appointments, job interviews, ESOL classes, and social & wellness activities. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Please contact Mike Mailloux at [email protected] to volunteer. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities: https://hubs.li/Q02YnMB70 #volunteering #volunteerwork #volunteertoday #VolunteerOpportunity #volunteeropportunities #ESOL #immigrantswelcome #refugeeswelcome

Thank you to Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston for selecting IINE as one of 36 recipients of the City of Boston’s 2023-24 Digital Equity Fund grant. The grant will help us provide our clients with access to affordable internet primarily to attend their online English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) classes and other eligible IINE online services. We plan to bridge the digital gap faced by our refugee and immigrant clients, who have limited access to reliable internet and technology, hindering their capacity to attend English-language classes, attain jobs, and achieve self-sufficiency. The City’s Digital Equity Fund, managed by the City’s Digital Equity team in the Department of Innovation and Technology, is funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s (MBI) Digital Equity Partnerships Program. Read the article: https://hubs.li/Q02Y5MVV0 #ESOL #Englishlanguage #Englishclasses #digitalgap #digitalequity #affordableinternet #internetaccess

“To exit 20 million people from the United States is a massive undertaking. It costs billions of dollars each year. It’s also going to devastate families and devastate our economy,” IINE President and CEO Jeff Thielman told WBUR as IINE prepares for the impacts of Trump presidency that has promised mass deportations. Listen to the full interview to learn more about the Trump administration’s immigration policy and how it will affect everyday Americans: https://hubs.li/Q02X-nVg0 #uselection #usimmigration #immigrationpolicy #trumppresidency #immigrantswelcome #refugeeswelcome

Listening, Understanding, and Connection?? ? Join us at an upcoming Suitcase Stories? event on Sunday, November 17 at 4pm at the The Rex Theatre in Manchester, N.H. Hear powerful and inspiring?stories?of refugee and immigrant life from six storytellers, including Sonam Samal, Nazia Jamal, and Zachary Thermo. They invite audiences to witness their journeys from Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Haiti to the U.S., where they continue to pursue their passions. ?? Buy tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q02XVNj80 The Suitcase Stories? event is presented in partnership with Stellar Story Company. #storytelling #migration #immigrants #refugees #immigrantswelcome #immigrantstories #immigration #refugeeswelcome #refugeestories?#suitcasestories

?? Donations Needed ?? Eager to act and help those in need? Donating gift cards is an easy and impactful way to support refugees and immigrants! Ensure our newest neighbors can purchase groceries, hygiene products, professional clothing for job interviews, and more. Please consider donating gift cards from Market Basket, Amazon, Walmart, or Target where our clients commonly shop. Gift cards can be mailed to our offices or dropped off during regular business hours. Digital gift cards are also welcome and can be emailed to Volunteer Coordinators at IINE’s Boston, Lowell, and Manchester sites. We can’t thank you enough for your support. Donate today: https://hubs.li/Q02Xx8CJ0 #donationsneeded #donationdrive #donatetoday #lifenecessities #giftcards #basicnecessities #BasicNeeds

“The [Trump] campaign’s demonization of other cultures goes beyond denying the economic and cultural benefits immigrants bring to the United States and communicates pure hate,” IINE President and CEO Jeff Thielman wrote for Boston Globe Media about the devastating effects of a Trump presidency for refugees and immigrants. At IINE, our staff—half of whom are immigrants themselves—will continue to support refugees and immigrants who have entered the United States legally after fleeing unimaginable dangers and help them navigate the ever-changing immigration policy landscape, because that is who we are as a nation. Read the Letter to the Editor: https://hubs.li/Q02X9BYC0 #immigrantswelcome #refugeeswelcome #welcomingcommunities #americandream #electionseason #uselections #championimmigration #Trumppresidency

At our recent virtual #townhall, IINE President and CEO Jeff Thielman answered a question on the minds of many, especially on #electionday: What impact would significantly limiting immigration have on the average American? Watch the full webinar here and learn more about the current immigration landscape: https://hubs.li/Q02WZYrK0 #uselection #yourvoicematters #usimmigration #electionseason #immigrationpolicy