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The redesign of The SoulFisher Ministries' (TSM) Delmar DivINe office location is complete. TSM partnered with Upstaging STL and Dream Builders 4 Equity to create a vibrant office space, reminiscent of our core values, and our love for the St. Louis community. Upstaging STL furnished and decorated the office with unique pieces to complement the TSM brand, splashing our motto and logo boldly across the walls. They collaborated with Dream Builders 4 Equity to bring in local youth to paint the office in SoulFisher orange and blue.
Many more improvements are to come, as TSM continues renovations on our Natural Bridge location, our newly purchased Pennsylvania Avenue location, and more. These spaces will be used not only for TSM operations, but for the benefit of local community partners. If you would like to help fund our Capital Improvement efforts, click the button below to set up a one-time or monthly donation.
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TSM Founder/CEO Shawntelle L. Fisher Joins the UMSL Women Trailblazers | |
2023 UMSL Women Trailblazer Award recipients (left to right): Dr. Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Shawntelle L. Fisher, Dr. April Regester, and Dr. Tanisha Stevens. | |
UMSL held its 2023 Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony on Wednesday March 22nd in the Millennium Student Center. Every year during Women's History Month, the UMSL Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts the Women Trailblazers Award Ceremony to honor UMSL women who forge paths in their community. The award is presented to "women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade." This years recipients included Dr. Kristin Sobolik, Felia Davenport, Sydney Stark, Dr. April Regester, Dr. Tanisha Stevens, and our very own founder/CEO Shawntelle L. Fisher. | |
Jessica Wooten Graduates from Year One of the AGAPE Reentry Program | |
Jessica Wooten at the AGAPE Reentry Program 2023 Graduation Ceremony | On Saturday, February 4th, family and friends gathered to proudly celebrate with Jessica Wooten as she graduated from year one of the AGAPE Post-release Reentry program. Jessica is excited as she moves into the second phase of the program. She is now settled in her own fully furnished apartment, working full-time, and has accomplished her first short-term goal of purchasing a car. Additionally, she looks forward to being on the panel for our next Successful Second Chances Employer Panel (See details below). | |
AGAPE Team Prepares to Introduce a New Reentry Program Course | |
The AGAPE team with Founder/CEO Shawntelle Fisher and Orbis Moving On Instructor, Melissa Parise, after their final training session. | |
In February 2023, the AGAPE team trained to facilitate Moving On, a future course in the AGAPE Reentry program. Moving On focuses on providing women with alternatives to criminal activity by teaching them about expressing their emotions, stress management skills, healthy relationships, and personal responsibility. It also helps them to identify and mobilize both personal and community resources.
The AGAPE team has also begun teaching Discovering My Path during pre-release. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Justice, and The Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Breaking the Cycle series uses cognitive-behavioral practices and evidence-based strategies to assist participants as they work to make positive changes to their criminogenic thoughts and behaviors and patterns of substance use. Previously, the course was offered to participants once they entered the post-release segment of the program. Hopes are that by introducing the course earlier on, clients will be better mentally prepared as they reenter society, breaking the cycle of recidivism.
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ENAL Students Take Over Shoe Carnival | |
ENAL students excitedly picking out shoes at Shoe Carnival - West Florissant | |
Each year, students in the ENAL After-School program look forward to picking out new shoes, for free, at Shoe Carnival. This annual field trip is made possible by our partnerships with Old Newsboys Fund for Children's Charities and Cardinals Care. On February 18, 2023, ENAL students from all four after-school program sites packed out Shoe Carnival as they tried on shoes to express their personal styles. | |
2023 Parent Engagement Tax Preparation Event | |
The ENAL After-School program held its 2023 Parent Engagement Tax Preparation event on February 15, 2023 at Westview Middle School. This is an annual event that parents attend to get free help doing their taxes while their children engage in fun money management games, like Monopoly. The event was catered by JR’s Gourmet. |
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Seats are filling up! Join us Friday, April 21st at Washington University for our next Successful Second Chances Employer Panel. The event will feature a keynote from St. Louis Country Jail Director, Department of Justice Services, Scott Anders, an interactive case review study by St. Louis County Prosecutor, Wesley Bell, and a diverse panel of speakers. Hot breakfast will be provided, catered by Brucey B's Catering. Click the button below for more details, and to register today. | |
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Friday, April 21, 2023
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Washington University in St. Louis
(Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall) Intersection of Forsyth Blvd @ Wrighton Way
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Every Spring, TSM brings a large group to volunteer at the Special Olympics Missouri St. Louis Metro Area Spring Games. Help us support those athletes on their special day by signing up to be a buddy!
Saturday, April 29, 2023
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Westminster Christian Academy
800 Maryville Centre Dr., Town & Country, Missouri
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The TSM Girls on the Run teams are preparing for their Spring 5k Run. Join us on Saturday, May 13th at Forest Park to run beside them and help cheer them on! Click the button below for more details or to enter the race yourself.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Wave One 8:30 am | Wave Two 10:00 am
Forest Park
Parking at the Muny
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Cardinals Game Family Outing | ENAL students and and parents are looking forward to an amazing time at our annual TSM Day at the Ballpark this Tuesday, April 4th. This event is possible thanks to our partnerships with Cardinals Care and 21st Century Learning Centers. Stay connected for photos! | |
Gala Registration Now Open! | |
Mark your calendars! On Friday, October 27, 2023, TSM is celebrating 10 years of service at our 10th Annual AGAPE Gala. Join us as we celebrate this monumental milestone and recognize the partners who have helped us along the way. Proceeds from the event will go toward serving our program participants and the St. Louis community for many more decades to come. Register today! | | |
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Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 Sold!
Diamond Sponsor: $10,000
Platinum Sponsor $7,500
Gold Sponsor $5,000
Silver Sponsor $3,000
Table Sponsor: $1,500
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Program Ads:
Front Page Ad (Inside) $200 Sold!
Back Page Ad (Inside) $200 Sold!
Back Page Ad (Outside) $200 Sold!
Full Page Ad $100
1/2 Page Ad $75
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Support TSM for Give STL Day, May 10th-11th
Ten more hours of giving, to celebrate Give STL Day's 10-year anniversary!
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