Become a Member

When you become a member of the IIC, you become part of a vibrant and active statewide agency committed to refugees, immigrants and the integration of newcomers.

A membership fee or contribution to the IIC will provide material aid and direct assistance to those who need it most. Individuals may join at just $25.00 per year! Individual members are encouraged to serve on our planning committees, organize and attend events, participate in educational programs, and steer the path to building a unified voice for the immigrant, and refugee populations of Connecticut and beyond.

In addition to receiving IIC's newsletter, platinum members also gain discounted admission to our annual gala and annual meeting. Organizational members receive skill-building trainings and discounts on translation services from IIC. All contributions are tax deductible. Join us. Contribute today!

View our Membership Brochure to learn more >

“Become a Member”: Letter from our Executive Director >

Cash Donations

• Give a monetary gift to the IIC refugee program which allows the agency to carry out its mission
• Donate in honor of a loved one or member of your organization

 

In-Kind Donations

• Winter clothing, blankets, baby items, TVs, non-food stamp items (diapers, cleaning/personal hygiene products)
• Donate professional services

Our Refugee Resettlement Program continuously accepts donations to assist our programs and newly arriving refugee families.

Please check our Wishlist to learn what types of items we can use and how you can donate goods.

 

Volunteer

• Be an English tutor for a refugee
• Mentor a refugee – help them with home management such as learning to do laundry, balance a checkbook
• Host a private fundraiser with colleagues, friends and family.

See other opportunities for volunteers & interns

Become an Advocate

• Write your Congressmen – ask them to support the US Refugee Program and to increase refugee admissions.
• Stay informed! Tell friends and family about the refugee plight worldwide and encourage others to help!