International Institute of Akron
@iiakron.bsky.social
The International Institute of Akron is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency founded in 1916. We welcome immigrants and refugees to Akron to make our community their home.
Visit our website at www.iiakron.org
Visit our website at www.iiakron.org
Happy Hanukkah! Wishing warmth, light, and hope to you and your loved ones as you celebrate the Festival of Lights. May each night bring peace, joy, and connection.
December 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Hanukkah! Wishing warmth, light, and hope to you and your loved ones as you celebrate the Festival of Lights. May each night bring peace, joy, and connection.
Our sincere thanks to the GAR Foundation for investing in IIA’s work and in the well-being of the families we serve. Your partnership makes a true difference in our community.
December 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our sincere thanks to the GAR Foundation for investing in IIA’s work and in the well-being of the families we serve. Your partnership makes a true difference in our community.
We’re so grateful to the Akron Community Foundation for their $22,000 Health and Human Services Grant! This support helps us provide vital case management and social work services to immigrant families across Akron.
December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We’re so grateful to the Akron Community Foundation for their $22,000 Health and Human Services Grant! This support helps us provide vital case management and social work services to immigrant families across Akron.
We want to take a moment to recognize our Board President, Tania Nemer, who is courageously standing up for her rights and for the integrity of public service.
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
www.npr.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We want to take a moment to recognize our Board President, Tania Nemer, who is courageously standing up for her rights and for the integrity of public service.
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
Please take a moment to read and share IIA’s statement on standing with Afghan families and calling for humane immigration reform.
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Please take a moment to read and share IIA’s statement on standing with Afghan families and calling for humane immigration reform.
Wow. We cannot express how grateful we are for this community. Because of you, we are already halfway to our goal of raising $20,000 by Jan 15!
Your support helps ensure immigrant families have access to legal services, food, housing, and a place to belong.
Donate today: www.iiakron.org/take-action
Your support helps ensure immigrant families have access to legal services, food, housing, and a place to belong.
Donate today: www.iiakron.org/take-action
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Wow. We cannot express how grateful we are for this community. Because of you, we are already halfway to our goal of raising $20,000 by Jan 15!
Your support helps ensure immigrant families have access to legal services, food, housing, and a place to belong.
Donate today: www.iiakron.org/take-action
Your support helps ensure immigrant families have access to legal services, food, housing, and a place to belong.
Donate today: www.iiakron.org/take-action
Thank you for standing with Akron’s immigrant and refugee community! We are still accepting donations as the need continues, and every contribution helps. Please look at the graphic below or visit our website at www.iiakron.org to see what is currently needed.
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thank you for standing with Akron’s immigrant and refugee community! We are still accepting donations as the need continues, and every contribution helps. Please look at the graphic below or visit our website at www.iiakron.org to see what is currently needed.
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These people have done great work for over a hundred years.
Please please please donate here to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area (or donate to your local advocacy groups).
www.iiakron.org
Please please please donate here to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area (or donate to your local advocacy groups).
www.iiakron.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
These people have done great work for over a hundred years.
Please please please donate here to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area (or donate to your local advocacy groups).
www.iiakron.org
Please please please donate here to help some of the most vulnerable people in the area (or donate to your local advocacy groups).
www.iiakron.org
Check out Signal Akron’s recent article on the SNAP cuts impacting immigrant families in Akron, featuring insights from two IIA staff members.
Thank you, Signal Akron, for helping shed light on this important issue.
signalakron.org/snap-cuts-fo...
Thank you, Signal Akron, for helping shed light on this important issue.
signalakron.org/snap-cuts-fo...
SNAP cuts for immigrant families strain Akron food pantries
The Big Beautiful Bill removed food benefits for people legally in the United States who count on aid. Here is how to get and give help.
signalakron.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Check out Signal Akron’s recent article on the SNAP cuts impacting immigrant families in Akron, featuring insights from two IIA staff members.
Thank you, Signal Akron, for helping shed light on this important issue.
signalakron.org/snap-cuts-fo...
Thank you, Signal Akron, for helping shed light on this important issue.
signalakron.org/snap-cuts-fo...
Join us for Discovering Our History: Akron’s Immigrant Communities, part of the City of Akron’s Discovering Our History series celebrating the Akron Bicentennial!
Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/discoverin...
Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/discoverin...
October 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Join us for Discovering Our History: Akron’s Immigrant Communities, part of the City of Akron’s Discovering Our History series celebrating the Akron Bicentennial!
Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/discoverin...
Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/discoverin...
Check out our latest newsletter! Stay up to date on how the IIA is supporting immigrants in our community, the latest news on immigration, and how to get involved.
➡️https://www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/10/21/september-at-iia-urgent-needs-community-stories-and-immigration-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com
➡️https://www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/10/21/september-at-iia-urgent-needs-community-stories-and-immigration-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check out our latest newsletter! Stay up to date on how the IIA is supporting immigrants in our community, the latest news on immigration, and how to get involved.
➡️https://www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/10/21/september-at-iia-urgent-needs-community-stories-and-immigration-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com
➡️https://www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/10/21/september-at-iia-urgent-needs-community-stories-and-immigration-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com
URGENT: Food Assistance Needed
Beginning Nov. 1, 2025, over 1,300 local refugees and asylees will lose SNAP benefits, leaving many families at risk of hunger.
IIA is collecting non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Acme) to support families in need.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2025, over 1,300 local refugees and asylees will lose SNAP benefits, leaving many families at risk of hunger.
IIA is collecting non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Acme) to support families in need.
October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
URGENT: Food Assistance Needed
Beginning Nov. 1, 2025, over 1,300 local refugees and asylees will lose SNAP benefits, leaving many families at risk of hunger.
IIA is collecting non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Acme) to support families in need.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2025, over 1,300 local refugees and asylees will lose SNAP benefits, leaving many families at risk of hunger.
IIA is collecting non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards (Aldi, Walmart, Acme) to support families in need.
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
On Monday, we honor and celebrate the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday and will reopen Tuesday for regular hours.
On Monday, we honor and celebrate the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday and will reopen Tuesday for regular hours.
October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
On Monday, we honor and celebrate the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday and will reopen Tuesday for regular hours.
On Monday, we honor and celebrate the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday and will reopen Tuesday for regular hours.
Our August Newsletter is here!
Catch up on everything happening at IIA this month, from Akron Pride, to our new driver’s education class, to inspiring stories of the families we support.
Read it now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/9/...
Catch up on everything happening at IIA this month, from Akron Pride, to our new driver’s education class, to inspiring stories of the families we support.
Read it now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/9/...
September 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Our August Newsletter is here!
Catch up on everything happening at IIA this month, from Akron Pride, to our new driver’s education class, to inspiring stories of the families we support.
Read it now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/9/...
Catch up on everything happening at IIA this month, from Akron Pride, to our new driver’s education class, to inspiring stories of the families we support.
Read it now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/9/...
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from IIA!
This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Let’s keep coming together to celebrate the cultures and stories that make Akron stronger, more connected, and more welcoming for everyone.
This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Let’s keep coming together to celebrate the cultures and stories that make Akron stronger, more connected, and more welcoming for everyone.
September 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from IIA!
This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Let’s keep coming together to celebrate the cultures and stories that make Akron stronger, more connected, and more welcoming for everyone.
This month, we celebrate the history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Let’s keep coming together to celebrate the cultures and stories that make Akron stronger, more connected, and more welcoming for everyone.
Take a look at our July newsletter to celebrate Ann Duff’s 100th birthday, receive the latest legal immigration updates, learn how we’re supporting immigrants and refugees, and see how you can make a difference in our community.
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/8/...
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/8/...
IIA July Newsletter: A Century of Compassion + Stories You Need to Read — IIA
Every month, your generosity helps the International Institute of Akron meet urgent needs, lift up families in crisis, and create lasting stability for immigrants and refugees in our community. In thi...
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August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Take a look at our July newsletter to celebrate Ann Duff’s 100th birthday, receive the latest legal immigration updates, learn how we’re supporting immigrants and refugees, and see how you can make a difference in our community.
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/8/...
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/8/...
Apply Now for the Dora Gordon Scholarship!
IIA is awarding $1,000 to support education and career goals.
Who can apply?
Current or former IIA clients and their family members, ages 13–28.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Call 234-312-0155 or email kevin.walter@iiakron.org to request an application.
IIA is awarding $1,000 to support education and career goals.
Who can apply?
Current or former IIA clients and their family members, ages 13–28.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Call 234-312-0155 or email kevin.walter@iiakron.org to request an application.
August 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Apply Now for the Dora Gordon Scholarship!
IIA is awarding $1,000 to support education and career goals.
Who can apply?
Current or former IIA clients and their family members, ages 13–28.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Call 234-312-0155 or email kevin.walter@iiakron.org to request an application.
IIA is awarding $1,000 to support education and career goals.
Who can apply?
Current or former IIA clients and their family members, ages 13–28.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Call 234-312-0155 or email kevin.walter@iiakron.org to request an application.
Dream big, set goals, and create your vision!
Join our free workshops for middle school girls from refugee and immigrant families — where poetry, writing, and art come together to help you map out your dreams and build a vision board for your future.
RSVP with Joli Magnus at 234-312-0029.
Join our free workshops for middle school girls from refugee and immigrant families — where poetry, writing, and art come together to help you map out your dreams and build a vision board for your future.
RSVP with Joli Magnus at 234-312-0029.
July 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Dream big, set goals, and create your vision!
Join our free workshops for middle school girls from refugee and immigrant families — where poetry, writing, and art come together to help you map out your dreams and build a vision board for your future.
RSVP with Joli Magnus at 234-312-0029.
Join our free workshops for middle school girls from refugee and immigrant families — where poetry, writing, and art come together to help you map out your dreams and build a vision board for your future.
RSVP with Joli Magnus at 234-312-0029.
Have you seen our June newsletter yet? Don’t miss this story we shared — it’s one you’ll want to read! 😊
www.iiakron.org/.../iia-june....
www.iiakron.org/.../iia-june....
July 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Have you seen our June newsletter yet? Don’t miss this story we shared — it’s one you’ll want to read! 😊
www.iiakron.org/.../iia-june....
www.iiakron.org/.../iia-june....
Take a look at our June newsletter to see how we’re helping families move from crisis to stability—and why your voice matters now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/7/...
July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Take a look at our June newsletter to see how we’re helping families move from crisis to stability—and why your voice matters now: www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/7/...
Celebrate Italian-American heritage at the 2025 Summit County Italian-American Festival at Lock 3 in Akron! Enjoy live music, Carnevale Famiglia Day, kids’ activities, delicious food, and fireworks every night! Bring your family July 10–12 and experience one of Akron’s best summer traditions!
July 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Celebrate Italian-American heritage at the 2025 Summit County Italian-American Festival at Lock 3 in Akron! Enjoy live music, Carnevale Famiglia Day, kids’ activities, delicious food, and fireworks every night! Bring your family July 10–12 and experience one of Akron’s best summer traditions!
Words matter — and ‘self-deportation’ isn’t real.
Deportation is a legal process that only a judge or DHS can order — not something people do to themselves. Using this term spreads fear, fuels anti-immigrant propaganda, and confuses real stories of migration.
Deportation is a legal process that only a judge or DHS can order — not something people do to themselves. Using this term spreads fear, fuels anti-immigrant propaganda, and confuses real stories of migration.
July 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Words matter — and ‘self-deportation’ isn’t real.
Deportation is a legal process that only a judge or DHS can order — not something people do to themselves. Using this term spreads fear, fuels anti-immigrant propaganda, and confuses real stories of migration.
Deportation is a legal process that only a judge or DHS can order — not something people do to themselves. Using this term spreads fear, fuels anti-immigrant propaganda, and confuses real stories of migration.
Help Families Beat the Heat! ☀️
Many of the families we serve are facing this Summer without air conditioning. You can make a difference by donating a fan to help keep their homes safe and cool.
If you'd like to donate, please email kevin.walter@iiakron.org.
Many of the families we serve are facing this Summer without air conditioning. You can make a difference by donating a fan to help keep their homes safe and cool.
If you'd like to donate, please email kevin.walter@iiakron.org.
June 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Help Families Beat the Heat! ☀️
Many of the families we serve are facing this Summer without air conditioning. You can make a difference by donating a fan to help keep their homes safe and cool.
If you'd like to donate, please email kevin.walter@iiakron.org.
Many of the families we serve are facing this Summer without air conditioning. You can make a difference by donating a fan to help keep their homes safe and cool.
If you'd like to donate, please email kevin.walter@iiakron.org.
Our May Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest updates, news highlights, program successes, and resources from the International Institute of Akron. Read now to see how we're supporting immigrants and refugees across Akron - www.iiakron.org/.../iia-may-....
June 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Our May Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest updates, news highlights, program successes, and resources from the International Institute of Akron. Read now to see how we're supporting immigrants and refugees across Akron - www.iiakron.org/.../iia-may-....
In honor of Juneteenth, our office will be closed today, June 19.
We celebrate this day of freedom, reflection, and Black resilience, and we honor the ongoing fight for liberation, dignity, and true belonging.
We celebrate this day of freedom, reflection, and Black resilience, and we honor the ongoing fight for liberation, dignity, and true belonging.
June 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In honor of Juneteenth, our office will be closed today, June 19.
We celebrate this day of freedom, reflection, and Black resilience, and we honor the ongoing fight for liberation, dignity, and true belonging.
We celebrate this day of freedom, reflection, and Black resilience, and we honor the ongoing fight for liberation, dignity, and true belonging.