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Make
a Donation
Your support -- regardless how large
-- can make a difference in the services and support we
provide immigrants and refugees.
Donate online:
You may also mail your check (payable to the International Institute of Boston) to:
International Institute of
Boston
One Milk Street
Boston, MA
02109
OR contact the Development Department at 617-695-9990 or akiel@iiboston.org or crenfro@iiboston.org
Memoriam Funds at
IIB
The Dukakis Immigrant Assistance Fund
The Euterpe Boukis Dukakis Immigrant Assistance Fund has
been established in loving memory of Euterpe Boukis Dukakis, a
Greek immigrant and special friend of the International
Institute of Boston. As a Greek immigrant herself, Ms. Dukakis
was one of the first women in her community to receive a
college education. Ms. Dukakis went on to become a teacher and
through her lifetime imbued her family with the drive to
become active contributors to the community.
This fund
will support the International Institute’s legal clinic and
citizenship center, which helps thousands of refugees, asylum
seekers, and immigrants each year. Thousands of our clients
are faced with unjust deportation or need assistance when
applying for permanent residence or citizenship. Others seek
to bring their loved ones to the United States or are victims
of domestic violence and are seeking support as
self-petitioners. This fund will provide legal representation
and consultation for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants
who seek to rebuild their lives in the United States.
The Kirsten Shanks Fund
The Kirsten Shanks
Fund has been created in memory of Kirsten Shanks, an
exceptional teacher who instilled hundreds of immigrants and
refugees with the skills and confidence to successfully obtain
positions in the hospitality industry. As a teacher and job
coach, Kirsten built IIB’s Hospitality Industry Training
Program, which prepares clients for hospitality positions
through classroom instruction and job shadowing opportunities.
Her personal, entertaining stories both elucidated the
challenges of customer service and inspired her students as
they pursued, in most cases, their first secure positions in
Boston. Her laughter, positive attitude, and extraordinary wit
endeared clients and staff alike. The Kirsten Shanks Fund will
help immigrants and refugees to take their first steps toward
a secure future for themselves and their families.
The Richard Miller Fund
IIB has established
the Richard Miller Refugee Fund in memory of Richard Miller.
Richard worked for over 15 years at IIB to help refugees from
around the world establish themselves in this country.
Tirelessly, he helped refugees find housing, obtain
employment, and overcome the numerous challenges involved in
resettling into a new community. He helped waves of refugees,
many of whom came from Cambodia, Cuba, Ethiopia and Vietnam.
This fund will assist in meeting the immediate needs
of refugees during their first months in this country. This
fund is being created to reflect Richard Miller's
compassionate spirit and unflagging commitment to refugees and
their families.
Make a
donation in somone's honor or memory
If you
would like to honor or memorialize someone you know how has
made a difference in your community, we can help. Gifts can be
made as above. Call or email the Development Department to
tell us their story so we can share with
others.
For more information, please call 617-695-9990
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