Over 75 community members came out on a Tuesday night in Hebron to learn more about the complex and emotional issues surrounding immigration. They learned from four knowledgeable panelists and one young woman who moved to CT with her family as refugees.
This Community Conversation was held at the Russell Mercier Senior Center. CoDE strives to bring people together to learn in a safe, nonjudgmental, respectful environment to learn about and discuss issues affecting our community. We appreciate everyone who joined us with open hearts and minds.
To learn more about and support the groups represented, visit their websites:
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (speaker Susan Schnitzer)
CT Students for a Dream (speaker Tabitha Sookdeo)
The Neighbor Fund (speaker Chris Vials)
Norte Immigration Law (speaker Attorney Erin O’Neil)
Office of Hispanic Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Norwich (speaker Sister Mary Jude Lazarus)
Other organizations serving refugees and immigrants in CT:
For statistics on the number and contributions of immigrants in CT, visit:
https://www.ctdatahaven.org/blog/new-issue-brief-highlights-immigrants-role-connecticuts-economy
https://map.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/locations/connecticut/#
