International Institute of Akron

08/07/2026

Be sure to check out the Our Lady of the Cedars Lebanese Festival today and tomorrow at 507 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road!

Take it from us, the authentic Lebanese food is absolutely delicious, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. It's a great opportunity to experience Lebanese culture, connect with the community, and have a gorgeous time.

Have you been in past years? Tell us in the comments what your favorite dish was or what you're most excited to try this year!

08/03/2026

Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal for highlighting our story and the work we continue to do in our community.

If you missed the article about our decision to decline funding that no longer aligned with our mission to serve refugees and immigrants, you can read it here: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/07/24/international-institute-rejects-funds-trump-administration-refugee-policy-changes/91020543007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z117841p118650l118650c118650e008400v117841&gca-ft=48&gca-ds=sophi

Thank you to everyone who has stood with us and supported our mission. Your encouragement means the world to us!

The International Institute of Akron explains why the 110-year-old resettlement agency rejected potentially millions in federal funds. See link below ⬇️

📸 Andrew Dolph, Akron Beacon Journal

07/31/2026

Yesterday may have been , but we're always celebrating our amazing interns at IIA!

A huge thank you to our incredible summer interns for their dedication and hard work over the past several months. Their work hasn't always been easy, but they showed up each day ready to learn and embrace both the challenges and rewards of serving our community.

We are so grateful for everything they've contributed to the International Institute of Akron, and we can't wait to see what all they accomplish in the future. Thank you for being part of the IIA family! 💙🥹

07/30/2026

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from our community and local organizations like The Nightlight, who continue to uplift our work and mission in Akron and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who has stood with the International Institute of Akron this past week and for your commitment to welcoming, supporting, and advocating for refugees and immigrants in our community. Your encouragement, generosity, and solidarity mean more than words, and it has not gone unnoticed💙

07/27/2026

Thank you to Faith Lutheran Church-Fairlawn for putting together and donating 96 toiletry bags for IIA clients! We are so grateful for your generosity. These bags will make a meaningful difference for individuals and families who walk through our doors needing a little extra support.💙

07/24/2026

THANK YOU The Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent for the refurbished sewing machines! These will be so greatly appreciated by our clients.💙

Thanks for the story and your amazing talents, Brad Bolton

07/21/2026

Today, we're sharing one of the most difficult announcements in our organization's 110-year history.

We need our community now more than ever. Please take a moment to read our statement to learn why we're facing this challenge and how you can help.

If our mission matters to you, please consider making a donation and share this post to help us spread the word. Your support, whether through giving or sharing, helps ensure we can continue serving our community.

If you'd like to give, you can do so at www.iiakron.org/take-action

A copy of our statement can be found at www.iiakron.org/blog

Thank you for your support during this difficult time 💙

07/17/2026

Sunday is the World Cup Final, with Spain taking on Argentina for the championship!

It's been an incredible month celebrating the teams and countries that qualified for the tournament. Now it all comes down to one match.

Who are you hoping takes home the trophy?

07/10/2026

We've been receiving many questions from community members asking how they can support our work right now. One of the most impactful ways to help is by donating items for our refugee and immigrant neighbors!

We're currently in need of the items listed below to help individuals and families as they work towards stability in our community.

If you'd like to make a donation or have any questions, please email Kevin at [email protected].

If you'd like to support our work in other ways, monetary donations are always needed to help us keep our doors open and continue serving the refugee and immigrant community. You can learn more and make a donation at https://www.iiakron.org/take-action.

Thank you for helping us welcome, support, and stand alongside our newest neighbors.

07/09/2026

The quarterfinal matches at the FIFA World Cup are set for the week! A lot of fan favorites have sadly been eliminated, so we want to know who you all are rooting for? Let us know in the comments!