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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...]

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

www.stltoday.com

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.

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Statement on the Passing of Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ

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