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Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA TODAY, stands behind a podium where she moderated a panel focused on members of Akron's immigrant communities. Participants (L-R) were Lida Ahmadi, who supports Afghan and other immigrant communities; May Chen, the co-founder of Asian Services in Action; Samantha Mutebi, a psychologist and advocate for refugees; Dave DiDomenico, who wrote a book about life in North Hill called The Goomba Chronicles; and Madhu Sharma, the executive director of the International Institute of Akron.

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Akron immigrant group aids refugees, offers services such as English classes, job help

by Akron Documenters July 1, 2026June 30, 2026

The International Institute of Akron has helped immigrants for 110 years.

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