Events Archives – Bilingual International Assistant Services

The Ukrainian Holodomor at 90 – UN Day in Support of Victims of Torture

June 9, 2022 By Jason Baker

From 1932 to 1933, millions of Ukrainians perished in a devastating famine known as the Holodomor, a tragedy many argue was the result of oppressive … [Read more...]

International Senior Picnic Back in 2022!

May 9, 2022 By Jason Baker

It took a while to get the all-clear to reopen the center, but after over 2 years, we finally reopened on April 14, 2022. And we are happy to … [Read more...]

Culture Clash Happy Hour Series Opens at HandleBar

November 8, 2021 By Jason Baker

Join us this Thursday evening, 11/11/21, for the first installment of our Culture Clash Happy Hour series at HandleBar in the Grove! RSVP here! The … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Supply Drive for Refugee and Immigrant Children

September 2, 2021 By Jason Baker

Questions: rita.skiba@bilingualstl.org Amazon Wishlist: Here … [Read more...]

Loop in Motion – Sponsoring the International Tent

September 1, 2021 By Jason Baker

Get down to the Loop! Bilingual International Assistant Services will be returning to its Delmar roots on the weekend of September 11-12 and powering … [Read more...]

Bilingual International Assistant Services

6 days ago

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our immigrant and refugee children's behavioral health program, Project Safe Space, is collecting back-to-school therapy supply donations. We deeply appreciate our communities and those who support the work we do. Please support our team by making donations or sharing this wishlist with others.To make a supply donation, visit our Amazon wishlist here: bit.ly/supplydriveBIASIf you prefer to give direct financial donations, earmark your donation for Children's Programming here: www.bilingualstl.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Bilingual International Assistant Services

1 week ago

Mary's story is one of remarkable resilience, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch piece highlights that. What it maybe doesn't adequately do is acknowledge the dense network of nonprofits, community groups, churches, and volunteers that help refugee survivors of war trauma adapt and thrive in our community. St. Louis is blessed with an embarrassment of riches in the do-gooder department, and a shout-out to our own volunteer extraordinaire, Melissa Elliott, for her efforts on Mary's behalf over the years. ... See MoreSee Less

McClellan: From Liberia to St. Louis: An immigrant’s story

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In 1990, Liberian rebel leader Charles Taylor led his army against the government. The casualties were mostly civilian. Approximately 200,000 people were killed. An even greater number were displaced.