IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

New London Town Hall - A discussion on protecting our immigrants
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 UTC

Meet Your Neighbors
2025-01-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Fair Haven Public Library, 82 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT
Santa Vasquez is originally from the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States with her children in 2021. She will share her personal story, and provide some insight into experiences of Caribbean-Americans.

Connecticut Immigration Town Hall: Here For You
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Parish House of the United Church on the Green, 323 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
Townhall Discussion on Federal Immigration Policy: Addressing Community Concerns
Join us for an important town hall featuring Attorney General William Tong, Mayor Justin Elicker, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (likely), as well as IRIS staff. This event is designed to address questions and concerns from our clients and community partners regarding potential federal immigration policy changes under the incoming Trump Administration.
Our speakers will provide insights into the anticipated actions of the administration, their potential impact on immigrants in Connecticut, and how local and state leadership plans to respond to protect and support our community.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from local leaders, ask questions, and discuss how we can work together during this pivotal time. All are welcome!
This event will also be available remotely and livecasted via Zoom.
In order to recieve the zoom link to attend the event, please register for the event. Once you have registered, you will recieve a zoom link to join the town hall 24 hours before the event begins.
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We kindly request all attendees to maintain civility and respect during discussions on this sensitive topic. Those who disrupt the event or behave inappropriately may be asked to leave to ensure a productive and respectful environment for all.
Register on eventbrite here

Overview of American Immigration
2024-10-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Buckingham Congregational Church, 16 Cricket Lane, Glastonbury, CT, 06033, United States
Speakers: Maggie Mitchell Salem and Tetyana Pavelo
Date: Sunday, 10/20/24
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Afghan Women Explore Themes of Identity and Home
2024-10-15 17:30 - 2024-12-03 19:30 | New Haven Free Public Library, Wilson Branch
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 menu prepared by Sanctuary Kitchen and Havenly. Dari and Pashto interpreters will be provided.

CRIW – The Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing’s Expressive Arts Initiative allowed Afghan women with limited power due to culture, gender, ethnicity, education and health disparities who are often unheard to tell their own stories via photographs and “story cloths”. This will be an opportunity to learn more about your Afghan neighbors and build community. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of the International Association of New Haven.

Hartford's Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs 10th Anniversary
2024-10-08
Hartford’s Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs invites you to join them for their 10th anniversary at the Hartford Public Library.
Tuesday, October 8th, 5-6:30pm. 500 Main St., Hartford CT 06103
You’ll have the opportunity to view the touring exhibit journey of memories, meet with community members who care about Hartford’s immigrants and refugees, as well as hear updates on the commission’s progress and plans for the upcoming year.
RSVP through email: hartfodcria@gmail.com

Nuns on a Bus Immigration Roundtable
2024-10-03 14:30 - 17:30 | Fair Haven Community Health Care, 374 Grand Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513, United States
with Mirka Dominguez-Salinas, Manager of IRIS’ Community Resource Hub and Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director
We invite you to join us on October 3rd at 2:30 PM for a roundtable discussion with the “Nuns on a Bus”, as well as Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, local legislation and community partners. The roundtable discussion will focus on immigration and how FHCHC is supporting immigrants coming to Connecticut and more specifically, New Haven. Once the roundtable discussion is complete, we will gather outside for a short press conference and the opportunity to sign the bus!
“Nuns on the Bus” is a social justice campaign initiated by a group of Catholic nuns in the United States. Launched by the Catholic social justice organization NETWORK, the campaign involves nuns traveling across the country on a bus to advocate for issues such as economic justice, healthcare access, immigration reform, and the need for a more compassionate society. FHCHC is one of two stops in CT. For more information on their cross country tour click here: Our Stops – Nuns on the Bus 2024
