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Immigrants: A Great Resource for Economic Growth

Immigrants: A Great Resource for Economic Growth

January 22, 2015 By Jason Baker

On Wednesday, February 20, 2015, ( 5 – 7 PM ) join us at the Ethical Society in Clayton to discuss how a vibrant, diverse immigrant community benefits Saint Louis.

Featuring:

Betsy Cohen

Executive Director of St. Louis Mosaic Project, Launched in 2012, Mosaic Ambassadors are helping St. Louis become more globally welcoming; the Professional Connector Program collaborates with local universities, companies, organizations, and agencies with the goal of helping skilled immigrants launch their careers in St. Louis; and the Global Talent Hiring Program seeks to attract and retain more of the 9,000 international students who are studying in our region’s universities.

Anna Crosslin

President and CEO of The International Institute of St. Louis, established in 1919, is a pioneer in the field of diversity. The organization’s services reach more than 7,500 immigrants and refugees from 75 countries, approximately 8% of the St. Louis city and county 2010 foreign-born population.

Julia Ostropolsky

President and CEO of Bilingual International Assistant Services, was founded to serve immigrant seniors and immigrant disabled, and now provides health and social services to over 1000 individuals a year. B.I.A.S.’s mission is to ensure equal access to health, mental health, and social services for all, regardless of national origin or language ability, through advocacy, education, and direct multilingual services.
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Bilingual International has secured a federal grant award and will be rolling out a new program for recent Afghan evacuees in St. Louis. The Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat (SASIC) program will provide supportive case management and counseling for families impacted by war-related trauma. The 3-year, $1.8 million award will fund an Afghan-led and -staffed team of bilingual case managers with attached therapists and contracted psychiatry services. We are also proud to be working with Welcome Neighbor STL and the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis to provide community supports and input. Details in the linked article! ... See MoreSee Less

Agency Secures Federal Award, Launches Afghan Services Program – Bilingual International Assistant Services

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St. Louis-based nonprofit Bilingual International lands federal Afghan Services grant to support newcomer families.
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Come join our team– we’re hiring two mental health therapists! At Bilingual International Assistant Services, you’ll help us ensure equal access to healthcare, mental health and social services for all. Work in a place where you know you’ll make a direct impact. Apply today! www.bilingualstl.org/opportunities/jobs/ ... See MoreSee Less

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