International Institute of Connecticut
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Education & Literacy
- Immigrants & Refugees
- International
- Justice & Legal
Location
670 Clinton AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The International Institute is a statewide nonprofit organization that assists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community. The Institute achieves this mission by providing a compassionate array of high-quality legal, social and educational programming and by promoting cross-cultural understanding and decent treatment for all.
Description
IICONN offers a variety of services and programs to achieve its mission, including but not limited to Immigration Counseling, Refugee Resettlement, Employment & Training, assistance to victims of Human Trafficking, Interpreter/Translation Services, Pro Bono Court Representation, English as a Second Language and Community Education & Training. Our targeted client population includes immigrants, refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking. In addition, we provide support and services to employers and other community service providers.