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As we navigate the consequences of the recent election, what lies ahead is being very clearly communicated. Disinformation and deliberate fear-mongering have won. Now, these will dramatically change U.S. immigration policies and have terrible consequences for refugees, humanitarian parolees, and asylum seekers.

IRIS’ support has never been more urgent for our clients. It is precisely during these moments of adversity and political uncertainty that our work becomes vital. That is why we will do all we can to resettle and support as many as we can before February 2025, and we need your help to do so.

ways to give

Give Now by Phone, Online, or Mail

Call us at 203-562-2095 x 264, donate online, or mail a check or money order made payable to:

IRIS
235 Nicoll Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Become a Monthly Donor

Sustaining Donors are the beating heart of IRIS. Your gift ensures we can consistently provide services that the people we serve need most. These automatic contributions can be easily made from your credit or debit card and can be changed or canceled at any time.

Create a Legacy Through Your Estate Plans

When you include IRIS in your estate plan, your generosity transforms lives for generations. That is a profoundly impactful legacy. Thank you for ensuring that IRIS can continue to serve our community well into the future. For more information about planned giving opportunities, please contact Diana Empsall at dcempsall@irist.org.

Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund

Support IRIS by recommending single or recurring grants to us from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Consult with your financial advisor and reach out to development@irisct.org with any questions or for assistance.

Give from Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

If you are 70 1/2 or older, an IRA charitable rollover – also known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) – allows you to support IRIS through a tax-advantaged distribution from your retirement plan.For more information, contact Venu Thirumala at development@irisct.org.

Give Stocks & Securities

We accept gifts of stock, securities, and mutual fund shares. If you own stock or other financial assets that have increased in value, you may be able to take advantage of additional tax deductions by donating the shares directly to IRIS.

By transferring shares of appreciated securities directly to IRIS, you can avoid federal capital gains taxes and you may also be eligible for a charitable deduction of the full fair market value of the shares on the day of the transfer.

Because electronic transfers often arrive without identification, please notify us of your intentions to transfer stock so we may identify, allocate and acknowledge your gift. Please include the name of the stock and number of shares, as well as a mailing address where we can send the tax receipt. If you have additional questions, please contact Venu Thirumala at development@irisct.org.

INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING GIFTS OF STOCK

To make a gift of stock, please use the instructions below. Please note that IRIS is not able to provide gift valuation, and you should consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift. Our broker is not able to share donor information, so please let us know where we may send our gift receipt and acknowledgment. Thank you for your support!

Account Name: Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc.
IRIS EIN: 06-0653044
Fidelity Account Number: Z50-813133
Type of account: Corporation

Fidelity Investments
Attn: TOA Receives
PO Box 770001
Cincinnati, OH 45277-0036
Depository Trust Company (DTC) number: 0226

For questions, please contact:

Venu Thirumala
Annual Fund Manager, IRIS
235 Nicoll Street
New Haven, CT 06511

203-562-2095 ext. 264
vthirumala@irisct.org

IRIS cannot offer tax advice. We always recommend that you discuss this type of gift with your advisor prior to requesting a share transfer.

Questions? Contact development@irisct.org.