New Milford Refugee Resettlement

03/17/2026

Join us at the Historical Society for a powerful afternoon of history and living craft, as master potter Matin Malikzada brings New Milford’s rich pottery tradition to life in a live demonstration.

Experience the beautiful short film “Matin,” following his journey from Afghanistan to New Milford as he works to preserve his ancestral art in a new home — and see that legacy shaped before your eyes.

12/02/2025

11/15/2025

Just in time for the holidays Malikzada Pottery Studio Sale!

07/02/2025

Our latest refugee family just moved into a more affordable apartment. Unfortunately, it is not very well equipped. We are looking to get them firmly set up in the next few weeks. The mother is expecting twins pretty soon!
Do you have, or know someone that has any of these items?
* A 34-36” refrigerator
*A dryer and maybe a washer (we are checking how well the current one works)
Thank you!

03/31/2025

01/24/2025

New Milford Refugee Resettlement recently welcomed our latest family to New Milford. A wonderful year end event!

(18 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY:ASSOCIATED PRESSNew Milford, Connecticut - 3 January 20251. Mid of Lopez-Cañizarez family sitting outside their apartment t...

01/11/2025

The Magic of Music meets Literacy - a perfect way to celebrate 20 years as an independent adult literacy center!
Suzanne Bona, professional flutist, host of the nationally syndicated radio program, Sunday Baroque, and active member of our Board of Directors, will be joined by WCSU faculty artists, pianist, Dr Laurel Larsen, bassist Kevin Callaghan, and percussionist Dr. Greg Haynes, as they perform the popular Suite for Flute &Jazz Piano Trio by Claude Bolling. Join us on Sunday, January 26, at 3 pm at St John's Church on the Town Green in New Milford for an afternoon of superb music followed by refreshments! A free will donation will benefit the mission of St John's and Literacy Volunteers on the Green. Sunday, January 26 at 3 pm, see you there!

12/01/2024

Matin and his beautiful pottery will be at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine this coming weekend, December 6-8.

11/22/2024

We are so happy to welcome our new family.

10/10/2024

The Litchfield Community Center will host Alibaba Awrang and Matin Malikzada on Sunday, October 20th from 2 to 3:30pm.

10/10/2024

Matin Malikzada will be one of 26 artists taking part in the amazing Clay Way Studio Tour next weekend, October 19 and 20.