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Statement on the Passing of Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ

Statement on the Passing of Sister Jean Abbott, CSJ

January 10, 2021 By Liliya Joseph

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...]

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Four years ago, with the help of friends and family, Nermana Huskic started the organization RukaNade. This nonprofit organization began as an effort to raise money for families in need in Nermana’s home country of Bosnia. Since then they have collected donations and raised money for projects in Bosnia such as remodeling of hospitals, orphanages, and homes. Shortly after the success of the initial effort, Nermana and her team created a program to serve St. Louis as well. The organization grew to collect donations for people at Gateway 180 Shelter, which they deliver once every month. For both of these programs, the volunteers of RukaNade collect and distribute donations of warm meals, water, clothes, toys, books, personal hygiene products, and other needed items. “The purpose of the organization and the team, including donors, volunteers, and sponsors [many of whom are Bosnians] is to give back to our home country and to St. Louis, the community that has been our home and support.” - Nermana Huskic. See RukaNade's website here: www.rukanade.org/#WorldWednesday ...
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Deanna Zoller-Cocic fled her hometown of Sarajevo in 1992 during the siege with her two young children. As a refugee in Germany, she quickly learned German and worked as a Medical Assistant for German physicians in Wiesbaden. Deanna arrived in St. Louis in 1998 and worked in sales and customer service at Lambert International Airport for 15 years. She has worked as an interpreter with LAMP and currently works with BIAS on the Social Services team and oversees the Bosnian senior group, as well as providing case work, citizenship, benefits assistance, Medicare counseling, etc. for our Bosnian-speaking clients. ...
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