Institute Award & Immigrant Service Map
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Thanking our community supporters & building connectivity
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| Sisters of the Order of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon Missouri pose for a photo with a copy of the International Award. |
The International Institute's Annual Report to the Community was held on May 19. Guests included volunteers, collaborators, ethnic community representatives, and other supporters.
This year's International Institute Award recipient is the Order of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon Missouri. The Order owned 3401 Arsenal St. until 2014 when they sold the campus to the Institute. The award was given to recognize the role that the sisters played in supporting the acquisition.
In 2013, the Order made the painful decision to close St. Elizabeth Academy, which they had operated since 1882. Their enrollment had suffered, as city dwellers continued to move to the county. Since it was the ideal location for the International Institute, we purchased the campus with help from the Order.
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Institute Hosts First Baby Shower
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Welcoming our newest Americans
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| Refugee guest at the International Institute's recent Baby Shower. |
Recently, we hosted our first baby shower at the International Institute to pass on donated items from generous St. Louisans. Due to the recent federal reduction in refugee admissions, we had more baby and toddler items than we needed. So, we arranged to pass them on in a party format.
Staff and volunteers welcomed 10 refugee moms to the shower. Accompanying children ranged from newborn babies to three years old. The newcomer families have been St. Louis residents for less than six months.
"The event provided an opportunity for the moms to meet each other and to learn a bit about resources for small children," said Debra Smith, IISTL Community Engagement Coordinator.
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Fundraisers for Refugee Resettlement
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Stepping up to make a difference!
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Heather Huewe, displaying her Race4Refugees commemorative t-shirt, presents a check for race proceeds of $11,701 to Anna Crosslin, IISTL CEO.
In related news, we also thank 4 Hands Brewery, which recently donated $6,267 to the Institute from the first quarter sales of City Wide.
A recent music concert at the Heavy Anchor and donation from Safety National has also resulted in generous new support.
Thanks a million!
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IISTL Board Members Elected
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Engaging new volunteers in our mission
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Recently, the Board of Directors elected three new members: W. Todd Ackerman, Senior Vice President & Director of Enterprise Program Services, US Bank; Susan Bergen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Commerce Bank; and Susan Carrillo, Vice President, Global Marketing, Reinsurance Group of America.
Four Board members retired, each after a substantial number of years of service: Fred Berger,
President, Riezman Berger, PC; J. Eduardo Seuc,
International Sales Manager, Convenience Products; Sandy Tsai, Community Volunteer; and Erin Williams,
Shareholder - Employment Law, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC. We thank them greatly for their service.
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Crosslin is AACC 'Connector of the Year'
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Connecting foreign born newcomers & all St. Louisans
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Kudos to Anna Crosslin, Institute CEO, who received the Asian American Chamber of Commerce's Connector of the Year award on May 24. In addition to Crosslin, the AACC honored Kei Pang, President of Nidec Motor, as Executive of the Year. The third AACC annual celebration attracted a crowd of 430 to the River City Casino.
Pictured here from left: Ali Li, AACC President, Crosslin, and Peter Tao of Tao + Lee Associates and award presenter.
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IISTL Speakers Bureau Recruitment
May 31, at 6-7 pm;
IISTL
Do you enjoy speaking in public? Join the IISTL Speakers Bureau. We are recruiting individuals who are passionate about our mission and are available for community meetings or gatherings. Will train.
Bagels & Coffee Speaker Series:
Refugee Stories: In Honor of World Refugee Day
June 20, 8-9 am (doors open at 7:45 am); IISTL
Join us to kick off World Refugee Day by hearing refugees tell their stories of flight from their homes and resettlement in St. Louis. RSVP to
info@iistl.org.
World Refugee Day
June 20
United Nations' World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 annually. This event honors the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.
Click here for events and more information.
International Institute's Festival of Nations
August 26 - 27;
Tower Grove Park (Grand & Arsenal)
Gather with more than 140,000 visitors for two days of non-stop ethnic music, dance and the most diverse array of food in town. Admission is free!
Click here for more information.
Tours of IISTL
Last Wednesday monthly, 10 am
Click here for reservation form. Group tours for more than five visitors can be arranged at other times with advance notice, also by using the
form.
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Rent event spaces at IISTL
Need a space to hold a small meeting or a large event? We may have what you want! For rates and room sizes, please visit our
rental page.
Festival of Nations - Sponsors Sought
Join the most diverse multicultural celebration in St. Louis.
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