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International Institute of Los Angeles

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International Institute of Los Angeles

@IILosAngeles

Transforming the lives of refugees, immigrants, and families in Southern California for 110 years. Legal help, childcare, nutrition and more.

Los Angeles, CA

Joined March 2021

International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Nov 30, 2021
IILA is honored to be the beneficiary of @phoebe_bridgers' new cover of "Day After Tomorrow" by Tom Waits. All proceeds from this song will directly support our programs and services. Thank you, Phoebe!
Dead Oceans
@DeadOceans
Nov 30, 2021
your yearly cue to start listening to Christmas music: @phoebe_bridgers' cover of "Day After Tomorrow" by Tom Waits is out now 🖤 all proceeds benefit @IILosAngeles, who provide aid to immigrants, refugees, and survivors of human trafficking phoebebridgers.deadoc.co/day-after-tomo…
International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Aug 20, 2021
IILA is preparing for the arrival of Afghan refugees to Southern California and looking for hosts, volunteers and donors. Learn more and help us Act Now for Afghan Allies:
Act Now for Afghan Allies - IILA
From iilosangeles.org
International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Jan 9, 2025
Please be advised of latest @metrolosangeles service alert: -service impacts to some bus and rail lines today -suspended fares for 1/9 -shuttle buses replace trains on A Line between SW Museum & Fillmore stations. See more here: metro.net/a-line-delays/
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Mar 7, 2025
Cambria Tortorelli, CEO of International Institute of Los Angeles, discusses the massive shift for Ukrainian refugees in Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Two Ukrainian refugees, both of whom are IILA clients, are also interviewed.
IILA's CEO Cambria Tortorelli Featured On Spectrum News on TPS - IILA
From iilosangeles.org
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Mar 19, 2025
Our annual report on our work accomplished and financial position is now available! To download go to iilosangeles.org/annual-report
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Mar 13, 2025
The Journalist’s Resource hosted a webinar on how to improve immigration news coverage with data-driven reporting and original story ideas. The recording is now available, click below to view. It features IILA Board member @LindaDakinGrimm 📷
IILA Board Member Linda Dakin-Grimm on The Journalists Resource, Immigration - IILA
From iilosangeles.org
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Feb 7, 2025
International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) stands in solidarity with refugee communities and expresses profound concern over suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) effective January 27, 2025... iilosangeles.org/international-… #refugee #losangeles #community
International Institute of Los Angeles Expresses Deep Concern Over Suspension of U.S. Refugee...
From iilosangeles.org
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Jan 9, 2025
Evacuation Centers: Westwood Recreation Center 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Pasadena Convention Center 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA lacounty.gov/emergency for more
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Aug 18, 2022
Last week we assembled and mailed the first six asylum application packets to USCIS -- a major milestone for our Afghan Legal Representation Project! Thank you to our incredible staff, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys for making this possible.
International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Feb 27, 2025
Share & Help Your Neighbors International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) offers specialized resources for people at risk and concerned about deportation. Download resources here: iilosangeles.org/resources/reso… #SafetyPlanning #immigrantrights #deportationrisk #refugeesupport
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Jun 18, 2022
Join IILA to celebrate World Refugee Day on Tue 6/21 at LA Public Library downtown. We'll be at the resource fair, along w/ other refugee service providers, refugee portrait series, panel discussion on resettlement and free food & music. #RefugeesWelcome #WorldRefugeeDay2022
International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Feb 20, 2025
📷 The fight for refugee and immigrant rights is now! Join us in calling on our leaders to uphold our commitment to welcoming those in need. Find your Senators: senate.gov/senators/senat… Find Your House Representatives: house.gov/representatives
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International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Aug 27, 2021
FOX 11's Jessica Oh caught up with some of the refugees settling in Glendale: "This is where a refugee family from Afghanistan will soon be living and the International Institute of LA is hard at work preparing for their arrival."
Some Afghan refugees settling in Glendale | FOX 11 Los Angeles
From foxla.com
International Institute of Los Angeles
@IILosAngeles
Nov 6, 2024
We have been helping immigrants and refugees for 110 years and will continue to advocate for our nation's greatest asset: its people. We are a nation of immigrants.
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