Welcome to IRIS!
IRIS empowers refugees and immigrants to become self-sufficient and integrated into their new communities. At the same time, newcomers enrich our communities, making this a better place for all of us.
Welcome to IRIS!
IRIS empowers refugees and immigrants to become self-sufficient and integrated into their new communities. At the same time, newcomers enrich our communities, making this a better place for all of us.
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.