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Building Engaged Communities Make a difference in the lives of refugees, immigrants, asylees and Be Part of the Movement Your generous gift will transform lives, and start new beginnings. We are proud to share stories of individual empowerment, and effective efforts to catalyze important conversations and mobilize our The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is a statewide nonprofit organization that as*ists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community. CIRI achieves this mission by providing a compas*ionate array of high-quality legal, social and educational programming and by promoting cross-cultural understanding and decent treatment for all. Your donation helps us provide life-changing services to over 5,000 individuals annually in Connecticut. Make your tax-deductible gift Volunteers are invaluable to our mission. There are many ways you, or your group, can help support us by giving your time and talents. Mentors have the opportunity to introduce refugees to CT communities and as*ist them in navigating towards self-sufficiency. Apply today to Each year, the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants as*ists close to 5,000 people to integrate into American life, to rebuild their lives and to become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of our Connecticut communities. We are a humanitarian organization that serves people from over 90 countries. Our experienced and diverse staff come from 14 countries. 216 NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES RESETTLED IN CT IN 2016 TO 2017.. 45 HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS HELPED BY PROJECT RESCUE IN 2017. 963 community members and service professionals across Connecticut participated in training and outreach, increasing their capacity to recognize and as*ist survivors of human trafficking. 43 cases involving unaccompanied minors were handled, with 14 minor victims