Together we will serve to the best of our abilities according to each organizations vision. We will continue to advocate for a welcoming region for refugees and immigrants.&nbsp;We will connect this community to resources that inspire growth. We will build the capacity to lead our community forward by leveraging the talent and experiences of the immigrant population as well as the individuals in the affiliated organizations for our common growth. As we adapt to our ever-changing world, we will uphold the values on which our organizations were founded: diversity, democracy, prosperity, and inclusion. We will continue to transform St. Louis into a inclusive and prosperous community for all.

Greater STL Refugee Connect

Adult Volunteers* are needed to sign up for 1-2 hour shifts to drive newly arrived immigrants from their hotel location to a grocery store near them and occasional other locations for errands.

TRANSPORT - Food Shopping and Errands for Afghan Refugees

Help Transport Afghan refugee women and their children to and from the Women's Day social and play date. 

TRANSPORT - Women's Day Playdate for Afghan Refugees

OUR MISSION is to love and care for those who seek refuge from a war torn country.

OUR JOY is welcoming refugees from many nations to the United States who have experienced war in their home country. Since most of them have been in refugee camps, sometimes for 10 years or more, they arrive with few

Oasis International: We love Refugees

OUR MISSION is to love and care for those who seek refuge from a war torn country.

Oasis International Ministries

Our mission is to ensure equal access to healthcare, mental health, and social services for all, regardless of national origin or language ability, through the advocacy, education, and direct multilingual services that we provide.

Instruct hands-on art/craft activities, chair yoga/tai chi, or group English language activities at the multi-cultural senior center.

Senior Center Activity Instructor

Citizenship Tutor for  Adult Immigrants and Refugees;  1:1 instruction for individuals who are unable to access or learn in a classroom setting. 60 minute weekly sessions held in the student's home, or virtually.

Citizenship Tutor for Older Adult Immigrants and Refugees

Bilingual International Assistant Services

OUR MISSION:To welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through the provision of supports and services, and by coordinating resources. OUR VISON:Empowered, Stronger, Healthier immigrant individuals and families

VITENDO4AFRICASTL

Vision of Welcome Neighbor STL:&nbsp;To foster a community where refugees and immigrants are respected and flourish as our friends and neighbors. Mission of Welcome Neighbor STL:&nbsp;To partner with refugee and immigrant families, connecting them with the people and opportunities that will empower them to build and live their best life in their new country.

Handyman Services are needed periodically to help refugee families with minor maintenance, repairs and plumbing services

HANDYMAN Services Needed

Welcome Neighbor STL

Helping Homeless, Children, Refugees. Our mission is to help Homeless, Children and Refugees. Since the inception, our organization have served 500,000 plus meals to African American families, Hispanic Community to Schools, Unhoused Community, Homeless Shelters. Since December 26, 2021- May 15, 2022, we have served 4000 plus Hot Meals to the Afghan Refugees. Since 23rd April 2022- 29th April 2022, in 6 days, we have donated 5000 Lbs of groceries and 1100 Lbs of Raw Chicken to the Afghan Refugees families.&nbsp;We are updating our website and the contents. Sorry for the inconvenience.&nbsp; If you want to donate pls visit: www.littleangelsfoundation.org orVenmo &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;@LAF2013CashApp $LAF2013&nbsp;

Little Angels Foundation

The International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally-acclaimed. &nbsp;We connect new arrivals with first-touch services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community. Learn more about us and get engaged today! Connect, Engage and Build!

This project directs volunteers to the IISTL link for background check submission.

Background Check Submission Link for the International Institute STL

International Institute of St Louis

We Are Helping Our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors Next door or across town, Christian Friends of New Americans links you with opportunities to connect with immigrants and refugees living in the St. Louis region. CFNA partners with local Lutheran congregations, schools, and individuals, NGOs, and various grant-giving foundations to offer a range of programs and services for New Americans. We welcome you to learn more about CFNA and hope to see you get involved. Some of the services, among others, that continue to make the most impact on the lives of immigrants and refugees are: <ul><li>The CFNA Scholarship program</li><li>The After-School Program</li><li>The Health Screening Program&nbsp;</li><li>As a faith-based program, we share with all immigrants and refugees the Story of Jesus as our Savior and provide them the option of becoming Christians when possible by connecting them with participating Lutheran congregations in St. Louis.</li><li>Teaching of English as a special language</li></ul>

Befriend a refugee family! Friend a Family pairs support groups with new arrival refugee families for a 3-6 month commitment to facilitate a new friendship and encourage independence!

Friend a Family Support Groups

Help a refugee individual or family with transportation on your own schedule! Apply now!

Refugee Companion - give a ride to an appointment!

Christian Friends of New Americans STL

Greater St. Louis Area Immigrant Outreach and Support for recent immigrants to the United States.

Volunteers will transport students from their homes to driving class then back home again.  When possible volunteers can act as classroom aide to the teacher to help the immigrants comprehend the material. (We do have translated manuals and YouTube videos). 

TRANSPORT - Driver Education Written Test Practice

Join us Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm and volunteer as a driver to help transport newly arrived Afghan immigrants to weekly free basic introduction to English courses. Drivers must be *18 years of age. Drivers may remain to help support the English class instruction or drop off and return for pickup. 

TRANSPORT - English Class for Afghan Refugees

Transport refugee women and their preschool children between their homes and the Women's Education Social 

TRANSPORT - Women's Education Day for Refugees

This practical driving class runs on Saturdays. Volunteer instructors are needed to ride in the passenger seat seat of the permit drivers vehicle, and coach them to complete a series of parking lot, neighborhood, and local streets driving exercises.

Ride-Along Driving Instructor

Class runs every Thursday from 7pm-8:15pm at the Welcome Center.  Volunteers will assist teachers as conversation partners for the various breakout groups. This is an all ages opportunity, as there are PreK, Elementary, PreTeen, Teen and Adult courses. Volunteer in your area of greatest interest. 

Classroom Aides for English Courses for Refugees

Kindness Begins With Me - STL

A non-profit organization, drawing on the remarkable and generous volunteers of Greater Metropolitan Saint Louis, Central Missouri, South Central Illinois and beyond.&nbsp; Projects are created to help those in need in areas all around the world.

United Volunteers

We are volunteers with Welcome Neighbor STL. We also work closely with many other charity organizations in the area including:&nbsp; <ul><li>BIAS</li><li>Kindness Begins with me</li><li>International Institute of St. Louis</li><li>Oasis International</li><li>St. Vincent DePaul Society</li></ul> HumanKIND STL plans to raise funds and work closely with these organizations to execute creative solutions to many problems that all of these organizations face when helping the immigrants.&nbsp;

Human Kind STL

The Afghan Community Center is located at the southwest corner of Grand and Gravois. The facility is open to all Afghans and members of the community as a resource and place to foster community based initiative and activities.

Afghan Community Center

DONATE TODAY!
Your donation makes a huge difference. Help provide life-altering education, training, employment and counseling to immigrant arrivals from around the world and meanwhile build a more inclusive and productive community for all.

We Love Refugees!
We have spent the last several decades serving families seeking refuge right here in the greater St. Louis area. Come help the cause with your donation.

Your financial support has a great impact on the lives of many immigrant families in St. Louis. Please answer this call for help, make your tax-deductible donation today. Your generous donations help to support our programs.

Please support the on-going efforts of Kindness Begins with Me by clicking on the link below. 
 
With your help we'll be able to expand and diversify the family friendly programs offered to the refugee community of St. Louis. Check us and our volunteer opportunities on JustServe.

Your gift will help us provide Homeless, Children, Refugees with a chance they deserve. Thank you!

Your contribution helps greatly as we work to accomplish our vision.