Refugee Resettlement!

In 2017, an energized group came together to co-sponsor a refugee family with IRIS.
In 2018, that sponsorship became a reality when we welcomed a family of five into the United States!
IRIS
​Refugee families arriving in the United States have endured untold horrors in their homeland, from wars to political persecution.  IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services) in New Haven helps these people become established and start new lives.  Click the button below to learn more about IRIS.

Refugee Resettlement!
SOS is Sponsoring Another Refugee Family!
Please contact Farida Ahangari if you are willing to volunteer!

There are 3 levels of involvement:
  1. Actively involved – requires IRIS training, background check and safety training
  2. Passively involved – making contributions to the cause, especially financial
  3. Informed – on the emails​
Can you be a Level 1 volunteer?
If you are able to volunteer, please email Farida Ahangari at: [email protected]
2021 - The Afghan Crisis!
Over 550,000 refugees have been displaced since January of 2021!

October 2021 - SOS reorganized to sponsor a refugee family!

January 2022 - SOS gave the "Green Light" to IRIS, signifying we were ready to receive a family!

February 2022 - A family of 5 has settled in Clinton!  They started right away with necessary medical, ESL, and educational care.
History of SOS:
  • In 2017, an energized group came together to form SOS and co-sponsor a refugee family with IRIS.
  • In 2018, that sponsorship became a reality when we welcomed our first family - a Syrian family of five into the United States!
  • 2021 - SOS reunited!
IRIS:
          Refugee families arriving in the United States have endured untold horrors in their homeland, from wars to political persecution.  IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services) in New Haven helps these people become established and start new lives.  
Help us support our Family!!!
Donations
One of the biggest hurdles is raising enough money to completely support a family until they are able to support themselves.
At this time we do not need donations of items. 
Thank you to all who helped make our Soup Fundraiser a success!
Stay tuned for more opportunities to support Refugees!