International Institute of New England

Founded in 1918, the International Institute of New England (IINE) is one of the oldest and largest social service organizations for new Americans in the region. Our mission is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement, and pathways to citizenship. Across IINE's three service sites (Boston, Lowell, and Manchester, NH), IINE programs support 2,500 newcomers, including refugees and asylees, unaccompanied minor children from Central America, victims of human trafficking, and other immigrants. IINE programs are critical to preserving the nation's tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality, and hard work. IINE's programs are particularly important to New England, which depends on immigrant labor to sustain and grow its economy.