April at the International Institute of Akron

It’s been a busy month at IIA, and we are thrilled to share some major updates about our new office move! We’ll be sharing some of the latest updates and stories from our resettlement efforts, as well as ways that you can get involved.


New Office Opens May 11! 

We are excited to announce that IIA’s long-awaited office relocation is finally here! Our new, spacious location at 530 S. Main St., Ste 1762, is ready to welcome the public starting Thursday, May 11.

With our new home in the heart of Akron, we are thrilled to continue our commitment to serving the refugee and immigrant communities. Our team looks forward to sharing our latest updates, achievement, and inspiring stories from our new space.



Thank You – Central Intermediate School 

Last month in Wadsworth, students from Central Intermediate School collected and donated toiletries for incoming refugee families in Akron. Thank you to these amazing students for being such great welcomers


Donations Needed 

We are currently seeking for donations to support our efforts in assisting refugees and immigrants in integrating into their new communities.

If you can donate anything on the list of needs below, please contact IIA’s Housing and Donation Specialist, Dan Hennon at dan.hennon@iiakron.org

Current Needs:

-        Blankets

-        Comforters

-        Towels

-        Pillows

-        Pots

-        Pans


IIA is Hiring!  

IIA is excited to announce that we are currently seeking to fill the positions of Staff Attorney, Refugee Resettlement Case Manager, Community Support Specialist, Interpreter, Communications Intern, and Refugee Resettlement Intern. If you are interested in applying for any of these opportunities or wish to learn more about them, visit our website at www.iiakron.org/join-our-team.

 We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and look forward to hearing from you!


Eid Mubarak! 

Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan. This year, Eid was celebrated on April 21st. Eid Mubarak!

 
 

Thanks for staying up to date on everything IIA, and we look forward to sharing more information soon!