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ISPN Official Business NEW! A Note on Operations: ISPN is currently experiencing significant transitions with staff and leadership, so usual programming and response time may be delayed or paused. This will be the last Weekly Round-Up of 2021, and we will resume publication on the week of January 24, 2022. Thank you for your patience as we restructure and grow into a healthy, sustainable network for its members. As a reminder, all ISPN members are expected to complete the annual survey to verify active membership status. Many thanks, and we look forward to reconnecting in the new year! NEW! Complete the ISPN Annual Survey today! Your responses to this survey will assist with strategic planning developments for 2022 and shape how ISPN approaches collaborative initiatives as a network. NEW! The 2021 ISPN Conference: Voices in the Intersections, is now available for viewing online. NEW! January 26 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) ISPN General Body Meeting The ISPN General Body Meeting is held each month to bring service providers and community advocates together to network and participate in collaborative work. Register here to attend the meeting virtually. This meeting will also be held in-person at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being (1000 N. Vandeventer Ave). RSVP by January 21 to info@ispnstl.org for in-person attendees. To provide a 2-minute organizational highlight on behalf of your agency, click here to sign up. ISPN is collecting feedback from community partners on language access in St. Louis. Were you or your client unable to receive services because the business, government, or agency failed to provide an interpreter? Complete our form here to help the Language Access Committee's advocacy efforts. Do you have an announcement for the Weekly Round-Up? Email us at info@ispnstl.org. We accept events, resources, job postings, agency updates, and opportunities for engagement. Job postings will run for three consecutive weeks and be removed unless specifically noted. All submissions are subject to review. If you are receiving this email, you are currently subscribed to receive the Weekly Round-Up from ISPN. Click here if you would like to change your subscription preferences. Know someone who would like to receive our emails? Send them this link. |
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News
NEW! Registration is now open for the Office of State Courts Administrator (OSCA)'s upcoming foreign language court interpreter certification orientation workshop. Orientation is the required first phase of the three-part certification program for persons interested in serving as certified court interpreters. Orientation is conducted by nationally recognized experts on court interpretation and is open to individuals 18 and older who have a native-like ability to speak and understand English and another language. The workshop provides instruction and materials regarding the different modes of interpreting, professional ethics, legal terms and the court system. This workshop is presented in English with bilingual small group practice exercises and cost to participate is $260. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on both days at the Metropolitan Community College - Maple Woods For more information and to register, contact Tara.Smith@courts.mo.gov. Sent by Tara Smith, OSCA
NEW! Marillac Mission Fund has opened its Spring Responsive and Capacity Building grant cycles for organizations serving immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis 16-county region. All applications are due by February 1, 2022. For more information, please visit the website. Sent by Katy Keller, Marillac Mission Fund
NEW! The National Kidney Foundation has translated informational flyers in English to Swahili, Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, and Vietnamese to educate community members on kidney health. Educational topics for the informational flyers have varied from COVID-19 and Kidney Disease, Kidney Basics, Kidney Transplant, Making Choices to Keep You and Your Kidneys Healthy, and more. Please click here to view the flyers in the languages of Spanish, Bosnian, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Swahili. Content on self-care and holiday eating tips has been adapted from the National Kidney Foundation’s website and translated by our friends at LAMP. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. Sent by Megan Schultz, National Kidney Foundation
NEW! IFCLA has new verified guidance on ankle monitor removal. Any immigrant under the supervision of ISAP who is seeking removal of their ankle monitor may use the following guidance. 1) Have a working smartphone with a US number that is currently receiving service. 2) Visit the immigration office (ICE), request to have the ankle monitor removed, and give the smartphone number to the officers when requested. 3) Visit the ISAP office to get the ankle monitor removed. Sent by Ángel Flores Fontanez, IFCLA
NEW! The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program will be helping low-income St. Louisians with their 2021 tax returns. They have information flyers in both English and Spanish for you to make available to all who might utilize this service. They also have English and Spanish 11x17 posters to display on a bulletin board or wherever would be most visible. The flyers can be found on the website www.stlouistap.org, emailed to you to print and distribute, or they can drop off any quantity that you request. Please email anneskelton@live.com or call 314-602-8622 to receive flyers and posters. Sent by Anne Skelton, St. Louis Tax Assistance Program
NEW! The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is seeking survey responses to help inform an Economic Justice Action Plan for our city that centers engagement, equity, transparency and accountability in how development decisions are made and implemented. It is important that the resources now available to the city are distributed in a way that provides equitable opportunity to thrive for all residents by addressing historical barriers, economic inequities, and closing the racial wealth gap. Provide your feedback on SLDC's potential priorities at: www.bit.ly/SLDC22 Questions about the survey? Want someone from SLDC to speak at your community meeting?
Email SLDC.Surveys@gmail.com. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is now offering two options for FREE COVID-19 testing. First, there are in-person testing events hosted around the state. Individuals are not required to pre-register or have an appointment, simply show up to one of the events below to receive the test. A government issued ID is not a requirement for this testing, but having one available onsite speeds up the registration process. Additional testing sites (with regular or one-time opportunities) may be added as indicators suggest the need for additional testing. The following events listed below are scheduled as of today. The latest information can always be found online. Second, Missouri residents may order a free test to be mailed to their Missouri address. These are PCR kits that are designed for self-collection with a return FedEx shipping container. Once received back by the laboratory, the result is returned to the person tested (via email provided) within 48 hours. More information about the at home self-collection kits and a link to order are also found online. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager
The COVID-19 Regional Response Team hosts a variety of resources about eviction prevention. Visit their website here.
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Upcoming Events
NEW! December 18 - 1st Ally Home Health Services is offering assistance to people with limited internet access to apply for the City's $500 Direct Cash Assistance program. Call 1st Ally Home Health Services for assistance with the application process at (314) 833-3661. If you have any questions, please reach out to Teniesha Clay at teniesha@1allyhhs.com. Click here for the flyer. Sent by Jessica Trout, SLU
NEW! January 26 (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM) ISPN General Body Meeting The ISPN General Body Meeting is held each month to bring service providers and community advocates together to network and participate in collaborative work. Register here to attend the meeting virtually. This meeting will also be held in-person at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being (1000 N. Vandeventer Ave). RSVP by January 21 to info@ispnstl.org for in-person attendees. To provide a 2-minute organizational highlight on behalf of your agency, click here to sign up.
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Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities NEW! On December 18th, the United Way of Greater St. Louis is co-hosting an in-person application event in partnership with the Mayor's Office, City of St. Louis Treasurer's Office, and the Department of Human Services. The event will create the opportunity for those who lack web access or residents who need additional assistance applying for the $500 Direct Cash Assistance. Volunteers will help residents with the application process in the following roles: crowd control, greeters, process intake, appointment schedulers, room attendants, and runners. Volunteers are required to attend one of the virtual trainings offered prior to their volunteer shift. There are two trainings offered in December and January. Volunteers are required to be 18 years or older, fully vaccinated and wear a mask during their volunteer shift.Please sign up to volunteer!. Volunteers are an instrumental component for the success of the event. For more information about the Direct Cash Assistance Program, please Click Here. NEW! Multicultural Counseling and Research Center is seeking paid tutors to provide tutoring services to children and teens who are referred through the St Louis City Family Courts. Tutors must have an active K through 12 Missouri teaching certificate. Pay is $21 per hour. Schedule is flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. You can accept as many or as few referrals as you want. Tutors will meet with students at their home, at local libraries, in schools or virtually. This is a great and rewarding part time job with an opportunity to help struggling students who have fallen behind to catch up to their grade level. If interested, please contact us at contact@mcrcstl.org or 314-724-1486. Sent by Aya Kawasaki, MCRC NEW! Multicultural Counseling and Research Center is seeking volunteers to provide in home and virtual tutoring services to immigrant and refugee children. Volunteers will meet with the children and teens in their home, with a parent or adult present and assist them with homework and other assignments. This service is free to low income families who don't have transportation or access to community based tutoring programs. Though it is geared towards immigrant and refugees, we don't turn away any child who is from a low income family and in need of extra help. This is a very rewarding opportunity to play an important role in a child or teen's life. We also are providing free tutoring to adults who are preparing for their U.S. Citizenship interview. You can set your own schedule and times, though most tutoring will take place in the after school hours. We ask that you take on at least 1 student or family and commit to at least 1.5 hours a week. Most of the students we serve live in the South St. Louis area but we serve children throughout the St. Louis City and County area. Must consent to background check. Must be comfortable working in a multicultural environment. No second language skills required. We are also seeking a volunteer to assist with coordinating our tutoring program. Duties would include: assist with recruiting volunteers, assist with recruiting students for the program and matching students with volunteer tutors, and contacting schools and agencies to promote this free service. No minimum time commitment and schedule is flexible. If interested, please contact us at contact@mcrcstl.org or 314-724-1486. Sent by Aya Kawasaki, MCRC NEW! St. Francis has open mental health positions! They are currently hiring for a Bilingual (Spanish) Clinical Manager/Therapist and a Bilingual (Spanish) Therapist with a Child Focus. Please send cover letters and resumes to Teresita Costadoat at tcostadoat@ccstl.org. Sent by Meredith Rataj, St. Francis Community Services NEW! The Cambio Center is now hiring a Cambio Center Coordinator. This position coordinates Cambio activities and will be in charge of the Cambio Center outreach to and engagement of stakeholders, extension/community education, communications, fundraising, grant writing, and project management. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA FamilyForward is hiring for multiple positions in its Redevelopment Opportunities for Women (ROW) program, which provides domestic violence advocacy, economic advocacy, education, and therapy services to individuals who identify as women in the community. Services are provided in English, Spanish, Bosnian, and Vietnamese. ROW is hiring for two Bilingual Advocates, a part time Language Advocate, a Bilingual Therapist, and a Therapist (any language). Information about the positions including detailed job descriptions can be found at https://familyforwardmo.org/careers/. For questions about the positions, potential applicants can reach out to Janée Johnson, Director of Redevelopment Opportunities for Women, at janee.johnson@familyforwardmo.org. Sent by Janée Johnson, FamilyForward, Redevelopment Opportunities for Women Washington University is hiring for an Associate Director for Community Engagement - Gephardt Institute for Civic & Community Engagement. For more information on the position and application instructions, click here. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager Vivent Health has various openings for multiple positions such as clinic case manager, dental assistant, prevention specialist, and digital content specialist. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Using a medical home model, Vivent Health provides various services to people living with HIV. Our Prevention Department provides HIV/STI counseling and testing and participates in various outreach events. Please use the below link to see all openings: https://hr.viventhealth.org/careers/ Sent by Vivien Brite, Vivent Health The Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being is seeking volunteer support with virtual convenings and their Welcome Desk. For more information visit here. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager |
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Immigrant Service Providers Network (ISPN)
5021 Adkins Ave., Room 122 | St. Louis, Missouri 63116
314.721.2977 | info@ispnstl.org
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