Santa De Gross. The International Institute in Jersey City has been operating in Hudson County for 60 years. Their purpose has been to assist the immigrants making transitions to the American way of life. Their record of service is outstanding. Individuals assisted by them have gone on to high public office and have entered the fields of medicine. law. nursing. and other professions. Their thrust is through programs of immigration assistance. refugee resettlement. interpretor services. foreign student services. and ethnic and cultural awareness. As a volunteer organization. it is necessary for them to gain the support c many individuals. It has been my privi lege over the years to assist. on occasior In order to recognize the great wor the volunteers have rendered. the insti tute has established the Ethel Jone Golden Door Award. named for one o the founders of the institute in Jerse City.
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