October 14, 200584th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
International Institute of Rhode Island's mission is to enable all area residents, especially immigrants and refugees, to become self-reliant, invested participants in our communities, while fostering respect and understanding among all people. Read more
This month alone, 44 refugees from Africa, escaping violence in their homelands, will be arriving in Rhode Island with only the clothing on their back.
Here’s how you can help welcome them as they begin building new lives in our communities:
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Send in a cash donation of $25 or more to the “Refugee Welcome Fund”, International Institute Rhode Island, 645 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI, 02907
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Drop off donations of:
- Blankets, linens and towels to keep families warm and give them the comfort they need in their new homes
- Cribs, so children will sleep safely and peacefully
- Toiletry items and diapers
- Cooking utensils, pots and pans
- Household cleaning products
By donating to our newest families, you will help ease their transition in becoming self-sufficient and active community participants in Rhode Island. For more information, call Refugee Resettlement Program Coordinator Terri Coustan at 401-784-8607 or click here to learn more about International Institute’s Resettlement Program. Clothing donations are not needed at this time.
84 Years - Still Strong & Growing
Join us in celebrating 84 years of helping immigrants and refugees build new and productive lives at our Annual Board Meeting on Friday, October 14th, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
All are invited to attend. To
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"Eager to make friends"
"An airport welcome"
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