CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY...
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Like many of you, we've been monitoring COVID-19 and the impact it's having on our communities, schools and workplaces. TSM is committed to ensuring that we do our part to help flatten the curve while continuing to support those we serve. The community, at-large, continues to show up in more ways than one to support our continued efforts. Support in the form of volunteers, committed staff, funders, and individual donors has meant that we are able to provide meals to the most vulnerable population in North St. Louis County and women impacted by the criminal justice system. Our mission is and remains to respond to the needs of youth with incarcerated parents and to promote restorative justice for those currently and formerly incarcerated. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support of this mission.
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Shawntelle Fisher
Founder/CEO
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ENAL Summer Initiative Program
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Despite recent changes implemented due to the COVID-19 virus, it is still very important that our youth receive the education they deserve. Though the ENAL After School Tutoring Program will not be reconvening this school year, students will still have access to weekly online tutoring sessions. We are also currently taking applications for the annual Summer Initiative Program.
The Summer Initiative Program is always a much-anticipated program for our youth. It’s held every year at St. Stephens Episcopal Church during the months of June and July. Students continue learning through daily tutoring and enrichment, while also engaging in fun activities like cooking, swim lessons, and weekly educational field trips. If you or someone you know would like to sign their children up, please email:
thesoulfisherministries@yahoo.com
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Due to COVID-19, the Successful Second Chances Employer Panel, that was scheduled for April 24th, has been postponed until further notice. Please, stay connected for future updates.
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It’s that time of year again. Give STL Day is May 7th, just a few weeks away! This year, we are raising $20,000 to help fund our continued efforts to promote restorative justice, empower our youth, and support families impacted by COVID-19. This is a difficult time for everyone, especially low-income families in our community. We encourage you to give during Power Hours because every dollar raised during these times will be multiplied by Give STL Day sponsors. For more information about the campaign or to see a list Power Hours, please see the flyer at the bottom of this newsletter.
Early giving is now open for those who want to pre-schedule their gifts. Please, click the button below to give early or read testimonials from those whose lives have been impacted by the important work of The SoulFisher Ministries.
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From March 26th to April 3rd The SoulFisher Ministries distributed meals to families in North County in partnership with Riverview Garden School District and Two Mike's Catering. Workers served, on average, 3000 meals a day. This serves to highlight how critical the demand is for basic necessities in our community. Thank you to everyone who supported, volunteered, and/or donated. Meal service will reconvene Tuesday, April 21st . To volunteer, please email:
thesoulfisherministries@yahoo.com. Click the button below to see photos from the meal service program.
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Featured Program Participant
MEET DESTINI
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“My name is Destini Adamson and I'm in the AGAPE Post-Release Supportive Housing Program. The reason I entered this program is because I was lost, homeless, and in major need of help, support, and structure. This program means everything to me right now. I have so much support from the staff members and everyone seems to really care about me and where I'm heading in life. I don't know where I would be without this program. I'm very thankful to be a part of it.
My short-term goals are to learn to accept who I am as a person, be a successful member of society, have a better relationship with my family, and to get my daughter back.
Some of my long-term goals are my sobriety, getting a place of my own where my daughter can live with me, getting a good career and a good car, and to be self-sufficient. I feel like being in this program, will help me to achieve my goals.”
- Destini
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