18 months of federal policy changes prompted the International Institute of #Akron (IIA) to leave federal money on the table rather than act contrary to its 110-year mission of welcoming immigrants to a new life.

These changes included the suspension of refugee resettlement and family reunification begin in January 2025, increasing uncertainty surrounding immigration legal services, the elimination of supports for many refugee and immigrant families, including SNAP

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/07/24/international-institute-rejects-funds-trump-administration-refugee-policy-changes/91020543007/