The mission of the International Institute of Buffalo is to assist immigrants, refugees, their families, and others who face linguistic and cultural barriers to become self-sufficient, productive members of our community, and to increase global understanding and international connections in Western New York.

Description:
Established in 1918, the International Institute of Buffalo provides a wide range of services to Buffalo’s immigrant and refugee populations and promotes international understanding and connections in Western New York. Programs include refugee resettlement, translation and interpreting, immigration legal services, immigrant victim services, English and foreign language classes, citizenship classes, international visitor hosting, global education programs, and cultural competency training.

Contact people:

Danielle Rainforth, Intake Coordinator, (phone), (email) Nick Pryun, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Denise Beehag, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

864 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Main St./ Best St.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 7   Nearest Bus Stop: Delaware Ave/ Bryant St., 1 minute walk