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The 4th annual V4A fundraiser dinner took place on October 21st and was once again a huge success. We had more than 300 people in attendance from different nationalities and diverse background. This year event turned out to be most entertaining, inclusive and very organized event. V4A board and the entire staff would like to […]

V4A mentorship program equips immigrant and refugee youth with necessary life and social skills to be successful and a positive influence in their home, school, and community. The goal of this program is to establish an informal trusting relationship between adult volunteers and high school or college students that is mutually beneficial with accountability and

Most immigrants and refugees students struggle adapting the American education system and it becomes even worse when the teacher is not well equipped to work with student from different cultural background. Some of the  students  don’t pay attention to prepare for their ACT exams and as a result they end up with very low ACT

  Teaching kids about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Learning about their culture gives them identity and helps to boost their self esteem. V4A in partnership with Missouri Arts Council, offers classes on African Dance, swahili classes and African culture to immigrant kids in St. Louis. Immigrant parents