Monthly Updates
from International Institute of St. Louis
Each month, the International Institute of St. Louis hosts an online call with community stakeholders. The purpose of this call is to share information about the work of the organization, expected refugee arrivals in the coming months, as well as where there may be needs for additional support. Listen to January's call now. Past calls are posted on our YouTube. Interested in joining the call? Contact Casey Gardonio-Foat to be added to the invitation list.
International Institute's Anti-Trafficking in Person's Program (ATIP) Helps Protect the Most Vulnerable

January represents Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Since 2006, the ATIP program at the International Institute has worked across all industries and agencies to help intervene and advocate for those who are victims of trafficking.

"Human Trafficking is the exploitation of an individual for the purpose of commercial sex or forced labor through means of force, fraud, or coercion."

Because of the nature of trafficking, it is difficult to estimate how many people are being trafficked in and around the U.S. Trafficking victims have their rights violated and stripped away from them. That's why through the end of January, IISTL is collecting Visa gift cards for clients served through our ATIP program. Visa Gift Cards help rebuild individuals' financial rights.

Interested in learning more, finding more resources, and advocating for trafficking victims? Visit the Eastern District of Missouri Human Trafficking Task Force Website.
Volunteerism at IISTL: Monthly Orientation Date Set for Tuesday, February 21

Monthly volunteer orientation sessions have begun! If you missed our session on January 18, fear not. Next volunteer session scheduled for Tuesday, February 21.

  • Learn about the work of the International Institute
  • How to best support new refugee arrivals
  • Overview of current volunteer needs and available opportunities. Also learn about how to be involved beyond volunteerism

Contact John Worth to get involved.
Can't dedicate time to volunteer? Consider donating in-kind items from our wishlists (Target & Walmart). Current most pressing needs: laundry detergent, cookware sets, stock pots, razors, electric tea kettles, tall trash cans, microwaves, size 1 & 2 diapers, grocery gift cards (Aldi, Schnucks), and unrestricted monetary contributions.