Events

Online Community Meeting on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Via Zoom WE WILL PROVIDE UPDATES ON TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) AND RECENT CHANGES INCLUDING THE TERMINATION OF TPS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS, AND IMPACT OF THAT SUPREME COURT RULING ON OTHER NATIONALITIES. When: August 27th at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: Online Zoom Meeting Join at https://tinyurl.com/irisb1ctps or … Read More "Community Meeting on Temporary Protected Status (TPS)"

Join IRIS and the New Haven community for the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race this Labor Day! The annual race brings runners and community members together for a fun morning on the New Haven Green while supporting a great cause. Register today and consider making a donation to the IRIS Race Charity Fund to … Read More "49th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race"

Support Refugee & Immigrant Families Donation Drop-Off Dates & Location: All material donations can be dropped off at our food pantry & warehouse facility on: MONDAYS before NOVEMBER 12TH, 2026 or … Read More "Donate Winter Weather Gear"

September 14, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm This event has passed.  View Community Update Presentation Slides - Full Screen View Community Update Recording

Join IRIS and the West Hartford Public Library for a screening of Midnight Traveler, followed by a discussion with IRIS members. About the Film Midnight Traveler is a 2019 autobiographical documentary that chronicles the harrowing, multi-year journey of Afghan filmmaker Hassan Fazili, his wife Fatima Hussaini, and their two young daughters. After the Taliban places a … Read More "Midnight Traveler Film Screening & Discussion"

Join IRIS and our community partners for the World Refugee & Immigrant Festival, a joyful celebration of the cultures, traditions, and stories that make our communities stronger. Enjoy global cuisine, refugee speakers, live entertainment, henna, and family-friendly activities while connecting with neighbors from around the world. When: Saturday, September 19, 1–4 PM Where: Dixwell Community … Read More "World Refugee & Immigrant Festival"

Join Connecticut Foodshare, IRIS, and community partners for Gather 2026: A Celebration of Partnership, a full-day conference bringing together food pantries, community kitchens, emergency shelters, and nonprofit partners to learn, connect, and strengthen the communities we serve. IRIS will co-present a workshop with Building One Community focused on meeting the unique needs of immigrant neighbors … Read More "Gather, A Celebration of Partnership"

Join CT Students for a Dream and the CT Immigrant Support Network for TPS Changes & What They Mean for Connecticut, a webinar discussing recent TPS changes, their impact on Connecticut residents, and available support—including the rollout of $5 million in cash assistance and upcoming clinics offering free legal consultations. Hear from HUSKY for Immigrants, … Read More "TPS Changes & What They Mean for Connecticut"

Join the Notre Dame Club of New Haven for the 2026 UND Celebration: Cultivators of Hope, a timely conversation exploring how Notre Dame and Catholic partners are standing with Ukraine through humanitarian aid, academic partnerships, and moral advocacy during the ongoing war. Hear from Rory Finn and Grant Osborn as they discuss Notre Dame’s ongoing … Read More "Cultivators of Hope: How Notre Dame and Catholic Partners Stand with Ukraine"

Join the CT Mirror for a Sit & Speak in Bridgeport focused on immigration and the issues affecting immigrant families in the city. Hear from Bridgeport residents about immigration enforcement, knowing your rights, accessing resources, and the concerns facing immigrant communities. Attendees are invited to ask questions, share their experiences, or simply listen and learn. … Read More "Bridgeport Sit & Speak: A Conversation with CT Mirror on Immigration"

Hosted by End Hunger Connecticut!, this free, public event will bring together community leaders, nonprofits, advocates, and elected officials to discuss issues affecting Connecticut families, including immigration, food access, housing, … Read More "OneCT! Equity & Action Symposium – Immigration Roundtable"

Hosted by Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church and United Women in Faith, this free, public community meeting will have a discussion with focus on the current state of immigration, … Read More "Community Meeting with IRIS – Current State of Immigration, Challenges Faced, and How to Help"