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To empower stronger, healthier immigrant individuals and families through advocacy, the provision of supports and services, and by strengthening alliances and developing strategic collaborations.

 

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Hazelwood School District Board of Education Recognizes F4KIDZ for White House tour

V4A would like to congratulate Trevor , Sally and Tracy for receiving KIDS ON THE MOVE Award certificate. Kids On the Move is a program in Hazelwood School District that recognizes students achievement in the community. These kids were recognized for their active role In F4KIDZ program and educational tour in Washington DC. Watch the video

Immigrant Kids from St. Louis Tour to The White House

On Nov 12, 2015, a group comprising of 22 children and 9 adults all immigrants from St. Louis MO embarked on a long educational road trip from St Louis to Washington DC. The trip was not only exciting but will also remain historic and memorable to these kids not because this was their first time to visit DC, but because they had the opportunity to tour the White House, the US Capitol, the Kenya Embassy, and other Historic sites in Washington, as well as meet with Kenya diplomats stationed in DC.   ...Read more

New groups help immigrants, refugees find their way to services in St. Louis

Many organizations in St. Louis have made a concerted effort recently to be more welcoming to refugees and immigrants. But that doesn’t mean that when people get here they have an easy adjustment. That process should be made easier, some say, with a new effort called the Immigrant Service Providers Network. The group, announced Tuesday at the International Institute, brings together local organizations already helping the foreign-born population in St. Louis. .. Read More

ACA 4 STL – Education and Outreach Collaborative Effort

ACA 4 STL – this is how we named our recent endeavor to support diverse communities of Saint Louis.  Joint efforts bring about great results as we begin educating immigrant communities on Affordable Care Act. Having partnered with Behavioral Health Network and Vitendo 4 Africa, our multilingual staff is preparing for a busy Marketplace enrollment season.  Enrollment isn’t only for those who have no healthcare coverage. … Read More

Startups and nonprofits have legal teams at the ready

Two days after she opened her hair salon, Sahara Lannon took steps to ensure the new business would be around for years to come.

Lannon and her attorney, Laurie Hauber, went through the salon’s operating agreement and discussed financial issues, such as the tax ramifications of adding a partner. ….Read more