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✨ IRIS is thrilled to partner with @CTFoodshare who are providing summer meals for kids & teens, when school meals aren’t available ✨ Find a meal site here: fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefin… & help us spread the word!

We're thrilled to partner with @CTFoodshare, who are providing summer #meals for kids & teens, as well as fun activities! Find a meal site here: fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefin…

Today & each day, we acknowledge the achievements of women around the world. We're inspired by women who have survived war, lived through refugee camps & have picked themselves up to start over in a new country. Happy #InternationalWomensDay from IRIS!

Over 3,000 people participated in the 2024 Run for Refugees on Feb. 11, and @IRISCT surpassed its fundraising goal by raising $168,547 to support services to welcome, house, feed, and uplift the migrant community.

Feb 24th marks 2 years of Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, displacing nearly 7 million Ukrainians. Nothing will replace homes lost & family left behind, yet, we often meet Ukrainians who are resilient & grateful to live in CT. Today & each day, we honor the struggle for freedom.

MISSING & ENDANGERED CHILD - PLEASE SHARE: Help us find Aryan Ebrahimi. He left his home in New Haven at 2pm on Mon, 2/12. His last known location was NYC at 7:30pm last night, last seen wearing a grey jacket, black pants, purple shoes. Call NHPD at 203-946-6316 if you see him

We are feeling the love with nearly 3,000 people signed up to run & walk for #refugees & all #immigrants this Sunday! This is your last chance to join & celebrate with our amazing community in-person or virtually: bit.ly/39fwIa6 #RunforRefugees #5k #run

This Sunday: gather for one of the most energetic & multicultural events in #CT! We’ll have music, food & entertainment that represents our beautiful, global community at the #RunForRefugees 5K in #nhv. Join to walk, run, skip, or cheer with us: bit.ly/39fwIa6

Chris George has lived in #Israel & #Gaza & has spent his entire career devoted to refugees. Read through a candid article from @nytimes on our internal struggles about whether & how IRIS should issue a statement about the violence in #Palestine & Israel bit.ly/48hE3Uf

Thank you for supporting us to uphold the great American tradition of welcoming #refugees 🗽 With your help, IRIS served nearly 2,000 #immigrants in 2023! This year, we plan to support more clients than ever before. #refugeeswelcome #immigrantswelcome #newyear

Mashair & Abu arrived to CT, from #Sudan, in need of help. We're honored to support them & thousands of #refugees & #immigrants who come to CT, but we could not do it without you. Give now to help us welcome more newcomers in 2024! bit.ly/3QRsBag

We're happy to partner w/ @NewHavenURI to plant thousands of trees in #nhv. Many refugees live in areas that do not have many #trees. As part of the program, #refugee youth can give back to the community, learn English & conduct outreach in different languages 📸 @nhregister

What's happening in Sudan has been called "a forgotten war," but for Azhar, it's all too real. Azhar was resettled by IRIS in 2015, but her brother was recently kidnapped by a rebel group in #Sudan. Read the full article from @nhregister: bit.ly/46WnQ5o

This #GivingTuesday, we think about people like Mashair, a chef from #Sudan who arrived in 2018. IRIS helped her family receive medicine, groceries & rental assistance. Donate to help #refugees & #immigrants thrive in the U.S.: bit.ly/3QRsBag

Yesterday, our volunteers gave out turkeys, halal chicken, potatoes & more just in time for our immigrant community to have a delicious #Thanksgiving meal! We're always thankful for YOU— our compassionate community who support our mission to welcome #refugees & #immigrants.

📣 BIG news: after a long search for a new ED, we're excited to announce & welcome Maggie Mitchell Salem! Maggie will join IRIS in January. We will invite you to get to know Maggie & celebrate Chris George's immense accomplishments as IRIS' ED for nearly 20 years. @magsmitchell

Learn about the 3 ways YOU & your community can help refugees restart their lives in towns across CT. Join IRIS for an info session about sponsorship! Register for free: bit.ly/3FebYA4 #Sponsorship #welcomecorp #refugee #immigrant

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the influence & contributions by millions of Hispanic & Latinx Americans in the U.S. Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth from our Services for Undocumented team & everyone at IRIS!

Last month was a historic month for IRIS— we resettled 200+ refugees in #CT. Our team is working hard to make sure our new neighbors have housing, healthcare & everything they need to acclimate. Thank you to our volunteers & donors for building a bright future for #refugees.