"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama
Local Connections (St. Louis, Missouri)
The International Institute is St. Louis’ welcoming center for new Americans. Our mission is to help immigrants and their families become productive Americans and champion ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength.
St. Louis Mosaic Project is a regional initiative within the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the World Trade Center St. Louis. St. Louis aims to be a cultural mosaic because this community believes that immigrants invigorate our region. We want to share our community with its great neighborhoods, outstanding schools, plus some of the best hospitals and cultural destinations in the world.
New American Alliance connects foreign-born individuals to services in the St. Louis area. Some of the services include education, healthcare, financial assistance, and ethnic community organizations.
Hispanic Chamber's primary objective is to promote and support Hispanic small businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is an organization that exists to connect business leaders within the Greater St. Louis region as well as foster business opportunities across East, Southeast, and South Asia.
Ritenour School District International Welcome Center is a classroom dedicated to students from other countries who are enrolled in the district. The Ritenour School district serves approximately 6000 students, 800 of them are English language learners who speak more than 25 languages.