Events

The "Good Trouble Lives On" protest on July 17th is a national day of action to defend and carry forward the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, who championed the concept … Read More "“Good Trouble Lives On” Protest"

Come help us raise money for @irisct_ and join us for Jimmy Buffet Drag Bingo! 🌴🍹🏖️🦩 July 20, 4-6 PM hosted by @frankiemcyanide ✨ Witch Bitch Thrift & Consignment Store 105 Whitney Ave … Read More "Drag Bingo at Witch Bitch Thrift"

IRIS' Executive Director Maggie Mitchell Salem will be joined on the panel by State Representative Geraldo Reyes, Vice President of the American Dream Foundation Emanuela Palmares, domestic violence and human … Read More "CT CHRO Symposium, Borders and Beyond: Immigration, Displacement, and Justice Today"

IN THEIR SHOES: ROOTS & ROUTES Call For Artists & Storytellers Ben & Jerry's CT & the ACLU of Connecticut will be hosting an art gallery, to amplify and uplift … Read More "Roots & Routes: A Call for Artists and Storytellers"

Support Refugee & Immigrant Students Backpacks Notebooks, folders, binders Pens, pencils, crayons, markers Erasers, glue sticks, scissors Rulers, highlighters Lunch boxes & water bottles   Donation Drop-Off Dates & Location: All … Read More "Donate This Back-to-School Season!"

Pizza, food and craft vendors, beer, wine and cocktail gardens and live music! Guinness world record attempt to be the largest pizza party!! Only 5000 VIP tickets from 4 to … Read More "10th Annual Apizza Feast"

Bethesda Lutheran Church Please join us for a concert of scintillating music of Liszt not often heard, played by Steinway Artist Dr. Teresa Walters.  Presented by the Bethesda Music Series, … Read More "Steinway Artist Concert"

October 3, 2025 @ 5pm-8pm Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop, 26 Water Street, Chester, CT, 06412 Save the date for a Sip & Shop Fundraiser on Friday, 10/3! Join us at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop, Connecticut's first romance-themed bookstore, from 5pm-8pm for extra shopping hours. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine sponsored by Chester Package store … Read More "Sip & Shop Fundraiser for IRIS at Montgomery and Taggert Bookshop"

People of faith and conscience call on Gov. Lamont and state leaders to pass meaningful immigrant protections this fall. Monday, October 6, 2025 State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave. Hartford, CT Schedule of Events  11:00 AM – Vigil at the Federal Building 450 Main St 11:30 AM – March to the State Capitol (0.6 mile walk) … Read More "Love Thy Immigrant Neighbor"

October 16, 2025 @ 12-1pm Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director of IRIS, will join The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven for a special briefing on immigration. The discussion will focus on the challenges newcomers face, IRIS’s role in supporting them, and opportunities for community engagement. Location: For more information:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/178whVgh9Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr

nonoOctober 18, 2025 @ 3–5pm IRIS will host a table at the No Kings Rally on the New Haven Green, a community event organized by local Indivisible groups. The rally is designed to connect attendees with opportunities to learn more, sign up, and support local organizations. With thousands expected to attend, this is a powerful … Read More "No Kings Rally, New Haven Green"

Tetyana is deeply passionate about ensuring that everyone—especially refugees and immigrants—have access to education, resources, and opportunities for a better future. Originally from a small village near Uzhhorod in the Zakarpattya region of Ukraine, Tetyana has been actively involved in raising funds for families in need and supporting children's education in Ukraine, especially during the … Read More "Immigrant Stories: Tetyana Pavelo"