IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

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Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, strengthen hope, dare to dream, and contribute to the vitality of communities in Connecticut and across the country. We also provide support to Americans who are sponsoring refugees for resettlement.  

In welcoming peoples fleeing persecution and conflict, we are honoring our national heritage as a country of immigrants as well as our commitments under U.S. and international law.  IRIS helps newcomers with services and support critical to their transition to self-sufficiency and to making local communities across the U.S. their home.

HOUSING

IRIS provides basic needs on arrival including housing, furniture, groceries and household goods.

EMPLOYMENT

Through career counseling, job skills training, and outreach to employers, IRIS helps clients prepare for, start, and succeed in jobs.

health

IRIS schedules and accompanies clients to medical appointments and helps clients learn to navigate the system independently.

legal

Our legal team reunites families from overseas, helps refugees obtain U.S. citizenship and offers representation to people seeking asylum.

education

IRIS enrolls children in school and provides them with tutoring as well as daily English classes for adults. In addition, robust summer learning and higher education programs help our families reach their fullest potential.

CASE MANAGEMENT​

Case managers help families reach self-sufficiency, as well as provide intensive case management and counseling support to refugees with the greatest needs.

#Nation of Welcome

IRIS is launching our #NationOfWelcome campaign. Join us! Your story can be impactful in reshaping the narrative around refugees & immigrants. Share your immigrant story, your family’s migration experience, or your connection to IRIS and working with our multicultural community. Our team will reach out with more info on how to participate by sharing your photos, videos, or written testimony with us.

(Photos, videos & essays will be shared on IRIS’ social media, newsletters, website, and any other communication outlets)
JOIN US NOW

#Nation of Welcome

IRIS is launching our #NationOfWelcome campaign. Join us! Your story can be impactful in reshaping the narrative around refugees & immigrants. Share your immigrant story, your family’s migration experience, or your connection to IRIS and working with our multicultural community. Our team will reach out with more info on how to participate by sharing your photos, videos, or written testimony with us.

(Photos, videos & essays will be shared on IRIS’ social media, newsletters, website, and any other communication outlets)
JOIN US NOW
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