Friday, May 31, 2019

World Refugee Day Local Events - San Antonio and St. Louis

For Sisters and Friends in San Antonio, TX and St. Louis, MO we encourage you to attend the following events to celebrate World Refugee Day 2019.

San Antonio
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World Refugee Day Art Event

Tuesday, June 18th at 6:00pm
Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex

Join Catholic Charities for an evening of art, entertainment, and libations as we raise awareness and promote advocacy for the refugee community. Guests can expect a special evening including international cuisine and entertainment, a henna artist, and a silent auction with items made by our newcomers.

Contact Elizabeth Ortiz at (210) 242-3151 or eortiz@ccaosa.org for more information or tickets.

St. Louis

Bagels and Coffee: World Refugee Day 
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 8:00 - 9:15 am
International Institute, 3401 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118
RSVP to info@iistl.org or Eventbrite at least 24 hours in advance
Join us for an informative panel discussion plus Q&A to recognize World Refugee Day as designated by the United Nations. 
Event is free and open to the public - please park in the off-street lot in the rear; enter from Louisiana Ave.
Doors open 15 minutes prior to start of program. This program is part of IISTL's ongoing Bagels & Coffee Speaker Series.

World Refugee Day Celebration 

Thursday, June 20th at 6:00pm 
Grace United Methodist Church 
6199 Waterman Blvd, 63112

You are invited to a Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club event to support refugee families recently settled in St. Louis. Enjoy food, conversation, and catching up with friends – old and new. From cultural exchange to just plain fun, look forward to a great evening.

These meals present an opportunity for immigrant families to share knowledge and skills unique to them. It is also an opportunity for us to get a glimpse into their culture. These fundraising efforts can set them on a path of greater independence and confidence in their lives here in in the USA.

When you attend a Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club, your meal will be prepared by immigrant neighbors who will share their culture and cooking skills by providing a table full of traditional food from their country of origin.

Suggested donation: $25 per person.

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