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This three-part series convenes nonprofit providers and advocates in Greater Danbury to deepen their understanding of immigration issues. Through two webinars and a multi-hour in-person session, participants will explore immigration basics, benefit eligibility, and policy implications, while collaborating on strategies to strengthen coordinated service delivery. The series is designed to foster partnership, build trust, and equip organizations with practical tools to better serve immigrant households.
This series is brought to you in partnership with United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut, Danbury Collective, the New American Dream Foundation, and the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.
Join us for the first session in the Immigration Pathways series, designed to help nonprofit staff and advocates build a strong foundation in immigration basics. This webinar will cover immigration statuses, service eligibility, and common barriers, equipping providers with the knowledge they need to better support immigrant households in Greater Danbury.
The second session in the Immigration Pathways series focuses on how immigration status impacts access to social service benefits. This webinar will unpack eligibility rules for programs such as housing, food assistance, healthcare, and education, while clarifying common challenges immigrant households face. Participants will gain practical insights to navigate benefit systems and strengthen support for immigrant families in Connecticut.
This multi‑hour convening will bring together nonprofit leaders and service providers from Greater Danbury to strengthen collective understanding of immigration issues and coordinated service delivery. Through expert presentations, interactive case studies, and collaborative planning exercises, participants will explore how immigration status impacts access to social service benefits and identify strategies to close gaps in support. The session is designed to build cross‑agency partnership, deepen trust, and equip organizations with actionable tools to better serve immigrant households