Events

Stamford Interfaith Refugee Settlement (SIRS) and IRIS are pleased to sponsor the screening of the PBS documentary I Come From Away: An Immigrant from Maine, an intimate look inside the immigrant community in Portland, Maine, as told by Nyamuon Nguany Machar, who arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in 1995, and David Zwalita Mota, … Read More "Documentary Screening of the film I come from Away"

To support refugee and immigrant women in honor of World Refugee Day, IRIS will hold a craft fair with art, crafts, desserts, homemade food, henna and more. We hope to see you there! Located at First Presbyterian Church, 704 Whitney Ave., New Haven CT

(21+) AMP it Up (Artists and Musicians for Progress) will hold a fundraising concert at Café 9 in New Haven. All proceeds from the event will be donated to IRIS. Come join us there!

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 of "good trouble". The rally aims to counter attacks on civil and human rights by the current administration and emphasize that power ultimately resides with the … 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 New Haven, CT

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 … 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 … Read More "Love Thy Immigrant Neighbor"