Shawntelle Fisher Receives Most Influential Business Women: 2020 Award |
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The SoulFisher Ministries Founder/CEO, Shawntelle Fisher, was named one of 2020's " Most Influential Business Women”. St. Louis Business Journal recognized her and 24 other powerful women in its August 14, 2020 issue. Read More
"It's such an honor to have been recognized as an influential part of St. Louis and among so many powerfully influential women. I definitely would not be who I am and where I am were it not for an amazing team who show up, everyday, ready to serve and support the youth and women in our programs. Thank you, St. Louis for recognizing the work of The SoulFisher Ministries and for your unwavering support! We look forward to doing more to finish out 2020 strong and being poised to enter 2021 with more commitment and dedication to making lives better for our most vulnerable populations."
Shawntelle Fisher
Founder/CEO
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TSM Becomes a Proud Partner of
United Way
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On June 30, United Way of Greater St. Louis selected TSM as one of 167 Safety Net partners. This partnership will support general operations in both the ENAL After School Tutoring Program and the AGAPE Reentry Program. Click here to read more about this amazing opportunity. |
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Criminal Justice Reform Roundtable with Nicole Galloway |
On Thursday, August 20, State Auditor Nicole Galloway and Senator Brian Williams visited TSM to discuss criminal justice reform, with Founder/CEO Shawntelle Fisher and AGAPE Reentry Program leadership. They also heard the perspectives of two formerly incarcerated women and their experiences since joining the AGAPE Reentry Program.
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Annual AGAPE Gala Moved to a Virtual Setting |
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TSM has pivoted to host a virtual Annual AGAPE Gala. Each year, the St. Louis community looks forward to supporting the Annual AGAPE Gala. Raffle tickets, giveaways, and a silent auction will be available two weeks before the event. TSM will present the Philanthropy in Action award, and attendees will hear moving testimonials from AGAPE Reentry Program and ENAL After School Tutoring Program participants. To be a part of this virtual event, please register at: https://www.thesoulfisherministries.com/gala-registration.
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Bidding for TSM's virtual silent auction will open Monday, October 5th and run through the 15th. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to support the mission. All proceeds from the event will benefit the youth and formerly incarcerated women we serve.
Show your support by bidding, or by donating items to include in the auction. TSM is accepting items like:
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- Gift Cards/Gift Certificates
- Wine Bottles
- Artwork
- Vacations/Trips
- Event Tickets
- Day Passes (e.g. The Magic House)
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DONATE ITEMS BY EMAILING:
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Stay tuned to receive the link to the event! |
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50/50 Raffle Tickets and Wine Pull |
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Don’t forget to purchase your 50/50 Raffle tickets and join the wine pull! Find the tickets and the wine pull in the featured items on the auction site. |
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ENAL Summer Initiative Program
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From June 22nd to August 14th, TSM held its annual ENAL Summer Initiative Program at First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson. The spacious site provided an optimal environment to fulfill CDC’s social distancing requirements.
TSM’s More Than A Statistic crowd funding campaign provided the funding necessary for the program's success. With over $30,000 raised, the campaign supported students with plenty of tutors, supplies, and daily nutritious meals.
Students attended weekly educational field trips to locations like Magic House, City Museum, and St. Louis Science Center. Most field trip sites opened with limited capacity to provide ample accommodation for a safe and enjoyable experience.
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On Wednesday, July 29th, TSM held its first virtual Successful Second Chances Employer Panel via Zoom. Wesley Bell gave a remarkable keynote about the criminal justice reform and answered thought-provoking questions. The panel included Stacey Lannert, Walter “Chuck” Robinson, and an employer from Millstone Weber. Breakout sessions allowed attendees to discuss pressing issues about employment in today’s society.
TSM will hold future virtual Successful Second Chances Employer Panels as needed. Please stay connected for more updates.
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New Site for the ENAL After-School Tutoring Program |
After a successful ENAL Summer Initiative Program at First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson, TSM has made the church an official e-learning site for the 2020-2021 school year. ENAL students will spend each school day learning online in a controlled, focused environment. The ENAL After-school Tutoring Program will promptly follow, providing tutoring, enrichment, and nutritious meals. |
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Serving Meals Until In-person Learning Resumes |
TSM has continued meal distribution in North St. Louis County in partnership with Riverview Gardens School District, St. Louis Area Food Bank, and Two Mikes Catering. The service will proceed until the district resumes in-person learning. |
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Because of COVID-19, TSM has continued to pivot. This would not be possible without a dedicated team of professionals. TSM has welcomed several new additions to the team: |
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Trinity Foree
Site Supervisor
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Tanishia Brown
Site Supervisor
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Tinnisha Jenkins
Case Manager
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Anitra Brown
Enal Program Coordinator
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Stephanie Leible
Case Manager
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Some team members were only here for a few months, to help support the ENAL Summer Initiative Program. They, too, are greatly appreciated: |
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