Our Mission

We help refugees and immigrants achieve an empowered life with dignity, connection, and belonging.

The International Institute of Akron, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency founded in 1916, welcomes immigrants and refugees to Akron to make our community their home.

If you would like to make a donation to assist IIA in our efforts, please click the “donate” button at the top of this page.

If you have material items to donate, please click here or email donated.goods@iiakron.org

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities please click here or email volunteer@iiakron.org

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