Events

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"

IRIS will host a community craft fair celebrating creativity, culture, and support for immigrant and refugee communities. The event will feature local artisans and vendors offering handmade arts, crafts, and … Read More "IRIS Craft Fair – In Support of Immigrant and Refugee Communities"

Tetyana and Daad will share their personal journeys to the United States, pathways to citizenship, experiences related to war and displacement, and ways the community can help address myths and … Read More "Our Journeys to America – Hamden Commission on Human Rights and Relations"

IRIS has been invited to participate in a community Turkey Trot organized to support refugee and immigrant families. The event will feature a community run/walk, a moment of gratitude, fresh … Read More "2nd Annual Turkey Trot – Community Run/Walk Benefiting IRIS"