Media Archives – Bilingual International Assistant Services

Statement on the Passing of Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ

January 10, 2021 By Jason Baker

With profound appreciation for her life and work, we honor the passing Friday, January 8, 2021, of Sister Jean Abbott. Sister Jean, who founded the … [Read more...]

Language Services Director Victoria Barmak Elected as Missouri Delegate to Refugee Congress

November 13, 2020 By Jason Baker

Bilingual International Assistant Services is proud to announce Language Service Director Victoria Barmak’s election to the Refugee Congress, a … [Read more...]

Ongoing Emergency Services – Rental and Mortgage Assistance Available

August 7, 2020 By Jason Baker

Bilingual International Assistant Services will be distributing $700,000 of federal CARES Act funding in partnership with the City of St. Louis. … [Read more...]

The Angolan Civil War, 45th Anniversary – UN Day in Support of Victims of Torture

July 27, 2020 By Jason Baker

Marcelina DaSilva brought a new perspective to the annual presentation Bilingual International Assistant Services hosted in collaboration with the … [Read more...]

New Partnership Formed to Combat COVID-19 Food Insecurity

May 6, 2020 By Jason Baker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Immigrant Services Nonprofit Expanding to Combat COVID-19 Food Insecurity Bilingual International Assistant Services is … [Read more...]

Bilingual International Assistant Services

1 week ago

After 35 years, Bruce Yampolsky is retiring from public service to the City of St. Louis. Bruce has been a tireless advocate for marriage equality and the needs of older adults in the community. As our agency's first Board President, Bruce was instrumental in expanding our services to foreign-born seniors in the City. Bruce remains an advocate, a raconteur, and just a genuinely delightful human being. Enjoy, sir! ...

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2 weeks ago

With today's ruling, it looks like Medicaid Expansion in Missouri is finally going to be the law of the land. We are proud to partner with the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to initiate outreach and enrollment activities for newly eligible participants in underserved communities. It's about time.MO HealthNet, the name of the state's Medicaid program, has one of the nation's strictest eligibility rules. It does not cover most non-disabled adults without children. Parents are able to qualify if their household income is below 21% of the federal poverty line, which in 2021 is less than $5,000 a year for a family of three.Under expansion, an individual making about $18,000 per year would be eligible.We all know what healthcare costs in this country, and we have tried to help scores of families navigate the "Medicaid Gap," by virtue of them making slightly more than abject poverty wages. Independent of the federal funding mechanism, this is a resounding win for Missouri families - immigrant and otherwise - who have consistently found themselves one illness away from being destitute. Today's ruling isn't the final word on health equity in Missouri, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ...

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Statement on the Passing of Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ

Language Services Director Victoria Barmak Elected as Missouri Delegate to Refugee Congress

Ongoing Emergency Services – Rental and Mortgage Assistance Available

New Partnership Formed to Combat COVID-19 Food Insecurity

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