A 30-day fundraising campaign with a goal of $1.5 million was launched Friday, Feb. 7 to cover suspended federal refugee funding as a result of a recent U.S. Department of State stop work order. That funding, through the U.S Refugee Admissions Program, provides support to recently resettled families and individuals during their first 90 days […]
The ribbon cutting symbolized opening the doors to opportunity, as well as shelter. The Buffalo House of Hope opened those doors on July 22 to house asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants. Resettlement organizations such as Jericho Road, Jewish Family Services, and International Institute of Buffalo will vet incoming immigrants and refer them to the Buffalo […]
Eva Hassett, executive director, International Institute of Buffalo, introduces members of the Western New York Refugee and Asylee Consortium, who will work to welcome and resettle Afghan evacuees. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) An influx of 50,000 Afghan evacuees are expected to be coming into the United States over the next six months. About 350 […]
