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ISPN Official Business NEW! ISPN is compiling a resource directory to assist with community education of the available resources for newly-arrived immigrants. To help us complete this directory, submit a response here: bit.ly/ispnresourcedirectory. NEW! September 30 (1:00 PM) ISPN New Arrivals Public Forum This public forum will explore how St. Louis is responding to new arrivals, including those arriving from Afghanistan. These forums will also feature ISPN member agencies who will share updates from their organizational perspectives about community needs, gaps, and opportunities for support. Register in advance here. NEW! The next ISPN General Meeting will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Register here. Want to plan ahead for the year? All the meetings for 2021 are listed. Just click the drop-down button to register. ISPN is looking for an administrative intern! This intern would assist with communications such as the Weekly Round-Up, file organization, and virtual meeting support. For more details on the position, email info@ispnstl.org. Interested in getting more involved in ISPN? Consider becoming a member of our network. In addition to attending the monthly meetings, members work on focused, collaborative initiatives with other community partners in committees. Contact ISPN Program Manager, Rita Chang (info@ispnstl.org), for more information about membership. Read more about the committees here. Feel free to contact any of the committee leads below.
- Conference Committee: Aya Kawasaki, ayak5lcsw@gmail.com; Julia Uyttewaal, julia.uyttewaal@wustl.edu; & Meaghan Bailey, meaghan@wustl.edu
- Fundraising Committee: Julie Fox (director@ihelpstl.org)
- Language Access Committee: Kathryn Koch (kathryn.koch@slu.edu)
- Membership Committee: Sidee Conteh (sconteh@slcommunityofstl.org)
- Communications Committee: Eliza Prager (elizapragerot@gmail.com)
- Vaccine Committee: Meredith Rataj (mrataj@ccstl.org)
- Service Providers Committee: Marissa Cohen (mcohen@ehoc-stl.org)
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. Submissions for the Weekly Round-Up are due at 12:00 PM on Thursdays for release on the following Monday. 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 email communications from the 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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NEW! As of Wednesday, September 22, EHOC's Eviction Defense Program is not currently accepting new clients and intake is closed. They will reopen on Monday, October 18, 2021. EHOC can still provide tenants with some information and factsheets about evictions through the Landlord-Tenant hotline, as well as assist people with housing discrimination issues through the Discrimination hotline. You can call EHOC Call EHOC’s Landlord-Tenant or Discrimination hotline at 314-534-5800. Or submit inquiries online at www.ehocstl.org. Saint Louis City & County residents who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis can seek assistance by calling the Emergency Shelter Hotline. The Hotline is a centralized intake and referral system that can be accessed by calling a single number: 314-802-5444. If you have already applied for Rental Assistance through the City of St Louis and now have an eviction filed in court, please call 2-1-1 for status. Please advise them you have a pending application and your landlord has filed eviction. Sent by Marissa Cohen, EHOC, ISPN Service Providers Committee Chair
NEW! The National Council of Jewish Women - St. Louis has created a bilingual (English and Spanish) Family Resource Guide that includes organizations/resources across a number of categories from Basic Needs to Financial Assistance/Education to Medical/Healthcare Providers to Utility Assistance and many more. Sent by Sara John, IFCLA
NEW! The City of St. Louis released its RFP for services for targeted cash assistance through prepaid debit cards and program operation for direct assistance application management. To be considered by the Selection Committee complete proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 4, 2021. Sent by Meredith Rataj, St. Francis Community Services, ISPN COVID-19 Vaccine Committee Chair
NEW! St. Louis City released its RFP for translation services. To be considered by the Selection Committee, proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. October 13, 2021. Questions should be submitted in writing on or before October 4, 2021 and should be referred to Sara Baker, Deputy Chief of Staff (bakersa@stlouis-mo.gov). Sent by Blake Hamilton, International Institute
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Upcoming Events September 27 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Free Flu Shots at Casa de Salud Casa de Salud is partnering with BJC to provide free flu vaccines to the community on September 27th from 9am -2pm. The event is open to everyone. You do not need to be an established patient to receive the vaccine. Call 314-977-1250 to make an appointment, and walk-ins will be permitted as availability allows. Please direct any questions to ovelasquez@casadesaludstl.org. Sent by Ophelia Velasquez, Casa de Salud September 29 (6:30 - 8:00 PM) St. Louis County Building Equity in Housing Public Forum The forum will be held at the St. Louis County Council Chambers located at 41 S Central Avenue, Clayton, Missouri 63105. You may attend the meeting in person or virtually. This meeting is being held in an effort to establish St. Louis County’s Equity Plan. We welcome your participation!
- Building Equity in the Community (November 24th)
- A Welcoming Plan as Equity in Action (December 15th)
- St. Louis County as a Change Agent (January 26th)
Sent by Kathryn Koch, ISPN Language Access Committee Chair NEW! September 30 (12:00 PM) Census 2020: A Racial and Ethnic Lens The Leadership Conference will host a panel discussion on the 2020 Census results as seen from a racial and ethnic perspective. We will hear takeaways from Nicholas Jones, director and senior advisor of race and ethnic research and outreach in the Census Bureau’s Population Division; Arturo Vargas, CEO of NALEO Educational Fund; Terry Ao Minnis, senior director of census and voting programs at Asian Americans Advancing Justice| AAJC; Yvette Roubideaux, director of the Policy Research Center at the National Congress of American Indians; and Jeri Green, senior advisor/census consultant at the National Urban League. For any questions or concerns please email Hillary Medina-Loveless at medinaloveless@civilights.org RSVP here. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager September 30 (1:00 PM) ISPN New Arrivals Public Forum This public forum will explore how St. Louis is responding to new arrivals, including those arriving from Afghanistan. These forums will also feature ISPN member agencies who will share updates from their organizational perspectives about community needs, gaps, and opportunities for support. Register in advance here. October 1 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) Collaborative Café: Meet and Greet Your Community-Engaged Colleagues! The Center for Community Health Partnership & Research is hosting a networking event for researchers and community members interested in community-engaged research. Come share your challenges and successes, strategize solutions, and connect with others working in your focus area. This will be an open, discussion-style event. Space for this event is limited so please register in advance! Find out more and register here. Sent by Meaghan Bailey, Washington University Institute for Public Health NEW! October 2 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Intensive Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy (ISTDP) Training, hosted by Casa de Salud. Cost to participate: $50. In this introductory workshop, offered for the first time in St. Louis, they will use real videotaped psychotherapy sessions to illustrate ISTDP metapsychology, interactive diagnostic procedures, and psychotherapeutic interventions. Register here. Sent by Joel Hanns, Casa de Salud NEW! October 3 (12:00 PM - 3:30 PM) Saint Louis University's Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), in partnership with Beverly Hills Pharmacy, Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, and the SLUSOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will be leading a Pfizer COVID19 vaccine clinic. Other available services include blood pressure checks and diabetes tests, vision screenings and free glasses, feminine hygiene products, and school supplies. The clinic will be held at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 5418 Louisiana Ave, St Louis, MO, 63111 and services will be available in English and Spanish. To make an appointment, call 314-944-3719. Sent by Esmeralda Aharon, SLUSOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NEW! October 8 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) MCADSV Immigrant and Refugee Services Meeting. Join MCADSV for a panel discussion regarding supporting survivors of violence through the immigration process. This meeting will also bring advocates, attorneys, and immigrant service providers together to connect with one another, share resources, and discuss emerging trends. There will be time to introduce yourself and have a discussion with other attendees. Potential topics of conversation include issues related to language access, immigration relief, and outreach to immigrant and refugee communities. Register here for Zoom information. Contact Nora Mosby, Member Services Specialist at nmosby@mocadsv.org or 573-469-7817 with questions. Sent by Rita Chang, IFCLA, ISPN Program Manager October 15 The Latino Roundtable of Southwestern Illinois is hosting the 10th annual "Immigrants in Our Midst Conference: Recovery, Resiliency, and Revitalization." We are excited to provide this virtual opportunity to professionals, service providers, business owners, students, and interested community members. Topics will be focused on how we can better serve U.S. immigrants' and limited English proficient persons through creation of inclusive spaces, best healthcare practices, understanding changes in demographics, trauma informed practices, and much more. The save the date flyer is attached. Sent by Kristen Shinn, Puentes de Esperanza/Hoyleton Youth & Family Services |
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Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities ISPN is looking for an administrative intern! This intern would assist with communications such as the Weekly Round-Up, file organization, and virtual meeting support. For more details on the position, email info@ispnstl.org. 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 NEW! CG Immigration Law is looking for a Bilingual Administrative Support Specialist. No legal office experience is necessary. Resumes and questions can be sent to stlouis@cgimmigrationlaw.com. Sent by Jessie Chappell, CG Immigration Law The Cure Violence program evaluation team is seeking community outreach interviewers. Please see the attached job description and share with your networks. Learn more about Cure Violence here. Sent by Meaghan Bailey, Washington University Institute for Public Health Welcoming America is hiring a Midwest Regional Manager. Visit their website for application details. Sent by Christina Pope, Welcoming America St. Francis Community Services is searching for an Executive Director. With gratitude for 31 years of service in the Catholic Charities federation, including 10 years at St. Francis Community Services, St. Francis is announcing the retirement of Executive Director Karen Wallensak in June of 2022. St. Francis has engaged the search firm ROI to help find its next leader. Please lift up qualified candidates to Marcy Whelan at marcy@roisearchpartners.com. Sent by Meredith Rataj, St. Francis Community Services, ISPN COVID-19 Vaccine Committee Chair Mercy Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Speaking Therapist. The ideal candidate would be a masters level social worker who can provide therapy in both English and Spanish. The therapist must be willing to see clients with a diverse range of presenting issues, and be willing to work with individuals, couples, and families. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Michelle Salois at michelsal@mercyprofessional.org. Sent by Ophelia Velasquez, Casa de Salud The International Institute is recruiting for two community engagement interns. Know a college student wanting some experience? Encourage them to apply! Visit their website to learn more. Sent by Jacquelyn Ballard, International Institute LiUNA - Missouri & Kansas Laborers' District Council has open job opportunities in construction. Information in Spanish is available here. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA LifeWise Stl is hiring van drivers and van co-pilots for their youth program. These are part time opportunities in the afternoon/evenings. The co-pilot position in particular could be good for a college student or parent looking for additional work. Van drivers must have their class E drivers license by their first day. Questions can be directed to emmapatterson@lifewisestl.org. Sent by Sal Valadez, LiUNA |
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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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