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Holding You Close in Our Hearts & Minds
As we enter week five of our new normal, we wanted to let you know that even though we're unable to see and meet you personally, you remain top-of-mind with us! We are honored and grateful to be part of a true community of partners whose spirit and initiatives to assist and collaborate are on display every day, in ways small and large and we're pleased to share some of the good news with you.
STL101: What is #STLMade4Good?
One initiative that is regularly shining a spotlight on how St. Louisans are helping our community during these times is #STLMade and we thought it was the perfect movement to feature during STL101 virtually!

Please join us via Zoom on Tuesday, April 28 from 2:00-3:15 pm CST. You'll hear about #STLMade's STLMade4Good initiative which highlights people who are going above and beyond to address the impacts of COVID-19 in our region and help others navigate through these challenging times. Join us for an uplifting "afternoon stretch" webinar featuring heart-warming stories.

STL101 is a monthly program offered by the St. Louis Mosaic Project that brings together St. Louis newcomers, natives, and internationals for connecting and learning.

Date and time: Tuesday, April 28 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Central time)

This event is complimentary but registration is required.
Mosaic is staying connected
The International Mentoring Program continues to add new cohorts of mentors and mentees via virtual platforms. The Internatio nal Spouse Group continues regular virtual meetings to support the newcomers. It is more important than ever that international people feel connected and supported.
Our Professional Connectors Program continues to help foreign born job seekers. We're grateful to all the Professional Connectors who take time to talk or Zoom with foreign-born individuals interested in networking with professionals in their field.
Resources
  • Small businesses located in St. Louis City or County that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a zero-interest loan offered by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the St. Louis Development Corporation. Click here for loan details.
  • Spanish speakers can call Mosaic's Senior Program Manager, Suzanne Sierra, at 314-749-6004
  • Click here to see the message from Rodney Crim, the CEO and President of St. Louis Economic Development Partnership


  • STL Juntos -- COVID19 related information in Spanish
Resources for masks, gifts and more
The Collective Thread has made over 6,000 masks for medical professionals, jails and organizations including the Humane Society. In addition to selling masks, they donate them to many local organizations in need. 22 women (half of whom are refugee/foreign-born) make masks from their homes and are paid $5/mask. CT sells the masks for $12/mask and requires a minimum order of 10. They have a streamlined production and can fulfill orders quickly (2 to 4 day turn around for a few hundred).

Visit their website to place an order or donate.

Support Immigrant-Owned Businesses

Anniversaries, birthdays and other milestones are still being creatively celebrated though we are socially distanced. Consider ordering a meal or other special treat for the celebrant! ZeeBee Market has an online store with beautiful fair-trade gift options. ZeeBee Market is owned by Julio Zegarra-Ballon, an immigrant from Peru.

At ZeeBee Market, every online order also supports the hard work of impoverished artisans and small farmers the world over.

Carry Out for La Comunidad

Introducing Carryout for La Comunidad! The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis' Foundation has launched an initiative to support its member restaurants AND provide meals to hard-working healthcare workers and patient's families at BJC Hospital and Affinia Healthcare.

Since launching this effort on April 9, the Foundation has donated 100 meals! Their goal is to deliver at least 40 each week!

Donate online through Paypal or make a check payable to HCC STL Foundation/COVID-19 Relief and mail to:

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3611 South Grand, Suite 105
St. Louis, MO 63118

Gracias y Buen provecho!
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