For a decade now, BIIN has served the Brazos Valley: promoting the human dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community, by offering classes and programs that meet a variety of needs, advocating for and facilitating access to legal, educational and social services. With the rise of anti-immigrant language Read more
Ten years ago, when BIIN was formed and began as an organization to offer services to immigrants in the Brazos Valley, its “charter” program was IRA: Information, Referral and Assistance. For years, IRA’s trained volunteers have hosted drop-in clinics, where members of the community could stop by, seeking help on a wide Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has changed and complicated many things we once took for granted. For parents, helping children succeed in school is one of many daily tasks that the public health crisis has transformed. Whether children attend school in person or remotely, “school” these days often requires much more digital engagement: even if students Read more
What would BIIN be without its volunteers? An empty shell, a driverless car, a promise waiting to be fulfilled. All of BIIN’s programs and services are planned and run by volunteers – people who share their time and talents, without receiving any compensation or material benefit. The vital work provided Read more