The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), formerly the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), was founded in 1918 and is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides legal and social services to immigrants and refugees in Connecticut to help them become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community.  CIRI offers legal, social, linguistic and educational programs to help refugees, asylees and immigrants overcome the many barriers they face in adjusting to their new environments. In addition, CIRI provides special services to victims of serious crimes such as human trafficking, torture and domestic violence. Each year, CIRI assists close to 5,000 individuals from its offices in Bridgeport, Stamford and Hartford.

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Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

Susan Schnitzer

Dawn Schwarz

Grant Writer

Madeline Muller

Vidhya Manivannan

Stephanie Rowlett

Janine Wolfe

Iryna Akolzina

Deo Byakisaka

Bonnie Souilliere

Lilia Falcon

Amanj Dizayee

Erika Gonzalez

Olena Czebiniak

Leslie Pizzagalli

Jessica Campbell

Debbie Steckler

Caroline Sennett

The Refugee Services Team at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is dedicated to facilitating the resettlement and integration of refugees. The team provides comprehensive case management, including housing assistance, health and wellness coordination, and specialized services for victims of serious crimes. They support new arrivals through various programs tailored to meet specific needs such as reception and placement, and targeted initiatives like Ukrainian support services. The goal is to help refugees become self-sufficient and integrated members of the Connecticut community.

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