

New Haven Organization Helps Immigrants & Refugees through Soccer
The Organization: Elm City Internationals (ECI) The Mission: To help low-income children in New Haven, mostly immigrants and refugees,...


New Haven Immigrant Family Finds Soccer Bridges Gaps, Opens Doors
"A love of soccer has brought together a New Haven woman and a West African family fleeing war-torn Liberia that has changed the lives of...


14 Life-Changes Started on the Soccer Field
"Seven years after she started a soccer team for immigrant and refugee students, Lauren Mednick helped send a first batch of players to...


8 Country Soccer "Family" Goes Undefeated
"Faced with three young African immigrants who were struggling in school, Lauren Mednick found the key to begin unlocking their academic...