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.
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.
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.
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.
Your voice matters—use it safely.
As we continue to show up and speak out for justice, it’s important to stay informed and prepared. Our Peaceful Protesting Tips sheet offers guidance to help you stay safe, grounded, and effective.
Download, share, and show up with intention.
As we continue to show up and speak out for justice, it’s important to stay informed and prepared. Our Peaceful Protesting Tips sheet offers guidance to help you stay safe, grounded, and effective.
Download, share, and show up with intention.
June 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Your voice matters—use it safely.
As we continue to show up and speak out for justice, it’s important to stay informed and prepared. Our Peaceful Protesting Tips sheet offers guidance to help you stay safe, grounded, and effective.
Download, share, and show up with intention.
As we continue to show up and speak out for justice, it’s important to stay informed and prepared. Our Peaceful Protesting Tips sheet offers guidance to help you stay safe, grounded, and effective.
Download, share, and show up with intention.
Now more than ever, immigrant and refugee families are facing uncertainty—and you can help!
Start a fundraiser for IIA and support vital services like legal aid, education, and job readiness. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to get started.
Download the guide at iiakron.org/resources
Start a fundraiser for IIA and support vital services like legal aid, education, and job readiness. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to get started.
Download the guide at iiakron.org/resources
June 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Now more than ever, immigrant and refugee families are facing uncertainty—and you can help!
Start a fundraiser for IIA and support vital services like legal aid, education, and job readiness. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to get started.
Download the guide at iiakron.org/resources
Start a fundraiser for IIA and support vital services like legal aid, education, and job readiness. Our step-by-step guide makes it easy to get started.
Download the guide at iiakron.org/resources
June is Immigrant Heritage Month — a time to honor the stories, contributions, and resilience of immigrants and their families in our communities.
This month, we celebrate the many journeys that shape our collective story—and recommit to building a more welcoming, inclusive, and just future for all.
This month, we celebrate the many journeys that shape our collective story—and recommit to building a more welcoming, inclusive, and just future for all.
June 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
June is Immigrant Heritage Month — a time to honor the stories, contributions, and resilience of immigrants and their families in our communities.
This month, we celebrate the many journeys that shape our collective story—and recommit to building a more welcoming, inclusive, and just future for all.
This month, we celebrate the many journeys that shape our collective story—and recommit to building a more welcoming, inclusive, and just future for all.
"Check out our latest newsletter: Standing Strong Through Shifting Policies — now live on our blog!"
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/5/...
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/5/...
May 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Check out our latest newsletter: Standing Strong Through Shifting Policies — now live on our blog!"
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/5/...
www.iiakron.org/blog/2025/5/...