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 ASSISTANCE
Including furniture, groceries and household goods
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Career counseling, job skills training, and outreach to employers
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
Medical appointments and system navigation training
LEGAL SERVICES
U.S. citizenship, adjustment of status, and representation for people seeking asylum
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
Enrollment for children in school, tutoring, and daily English classes for adults
CASE MANAGEMENT
Critical support achieving self-sufficiency for refugees, humanitarian parolees, and asylumseekers
For over 40 years, IRIS has helped thousands of refugees and other displaced people start new lives in Connecticut and across the U.S. Learn about their difficult journey, the challenges they encounter as they settle in, their aspirations and dreams for the future, and the many ways they enrich local communities.
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)
The exhibit runs Oct 3 – Dec 3 with a public reception on Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30pm. Come enjoy our exhibit presentation, henna by refugee women and a delicious … Read More "Afghan Women Explore Themes of Identity and Home"