Read about all the exciting things happening this year
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Read about all the exciting things happening this year
Vol. 15, 2016 F••••n• R•la!i•n"#•p$: T%& I'(P D)*+,+n-& Students and volunteer teachers know the importance of learning English together in their class sessions. What they also quickly discover is that classes go far beyond learning to speak a new language or how to read and write. Teaching in the home provides the unique experience of forming personal relationships. Students learn they can connect with someone even though they grew up thousands of miles apart. Teachers often find that similarities with their students are stronger than their differences, and that they share an appreciation of family and friendships. It might start with an invitation to dinner, and before long it becomes an invitation to a child’s birthday party, graduation, or wedding. Conversations begin simply with “hello” and “fine, thank you”, but before long turn into meaningful discussions about life. Soon they are swapping recipes, sharing the customs of their countries, or showing one another family photo albums. They’re doing more than teaching and learning. Within a few classes, they are bonding and nurturing a relationship. Allison began classes with her student Zahra in late December. After working with Zahra for just one month, Allison received a very special invitation to Zahra’s wedding. She was 1 of just 15 guests. “Since Zahra’s family is not in the US, I wasI glad celebrate her day the U.S., was to glad to celebrate herwith day her husband and aand fewacoworkers,” with her husband few co-workers,” Allison says. “The food, dancing, and love shared were just as good as if her whole family had been there.” While they’ve only worked together for a little more than a month, Leslie found a connection grew quickly between her and her student, Devi. Through conversations springing from looking at a picture dictionary in class, Devi shared more background about her own culture. Leslie was able to explain what to expect in the U.S. – and how some things are difficult for everyone, regardless of where they come from. “This is the moment where I saw our friendship really ‘click’ into place,” Leslie said. A lesson with a story on sneezing led to talking (and some laughs) about tricky idioms in English related to noses, but also highlighted how many cultural nuances can lead to confusion for those new to the country. Recently, Devi shared that her daughter, who is about the same age as Leslie’s, loves chocolate chip cookies, but Devi never learned how to make American desserts. Devi has never used an oven. Leslie and her daughter – a pro at baking them – spent a class session in Devi’s kitchen, teaching Devi and her daughter how to bake. We are constantly inspired by the many ways that the relationships between students and teachers are meaningful beyond the mechanics of spelling and grammar. Zahra explained this powerful phenomenon to her teacher perfectly. Sara encouraged Zahra to ask her questions, “I’ll help you, because we’re friends.” Zahra shook her head and replied, “We are not friends. We are sisters!” This bright light of friendship in an unfamiliar place is what makes the IRWP difference. “ We were studying a unit on life events, and marriage was included. Suddenly Maha got up and pulled out her wedding album and we spent the rest of the class talking about her own big day. It was good speaking practice, but also helped build our friendship. - Susan, IRWP teacher ” After passing her citizenship exam, Fatima invited her teacher Kirsten to a celebratory dinner with her family. At first, Dunyah was hesitant to answer even simple questions. Within 2 months, Dunyah began talking to Sarah about music, baking, and more. “Little things like a shared laugh, admitting that teaching sometimes made me nervous, and admiring pretty cakes online have led to a partnership that has really improved the experience for both of us,” Sarah says. “We’re friends.” Keith and his wife Jo became friends with Geng and Qing during English lessons. They’ve gone on several “double dates”, including Easter mass at Keith and Jo’s church. They stifled quite a few laughs while singing hymns together in English! Our mission is to increase the independence and reduce the isolation of immigrant and refugee women by teaching them basic English and practical living skills in the security of their own homes. Bo•r• • D••ect•r! Sarah Bekemeyer Khalid Chohan Michelle Edwards Helen Floros Ted Floros Blaise Hart-Schmidt Sara Hendrixson Wendy Ross Kayte Rossi Andrea Schaefer Ann Seabaugh Zach Treadway F"#l•$ u! •%: www.facebook.com/IRWP.STL and on Twitter @IRWP_STL Visit our website at www.irwp.net Afghanistan Albania Azerbaijan Bangladesh Bosnia Burma China Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo Dominican Republic El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia Guatemala Guinea Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Fr•• ••• D•!ect•" It has been an amazing year at IRWP! Throughout the last year 193 volunteers helped 197 students work towards their goals. Geographically our service area is broader than ever, spanning from O’Fallon, Missouri to Belleville, Illinois. 148 students are currently in the program – over 30% more than this time last year. Fortunately in December AJ Arena joined our team as Program Assistant. AJ’s prior experience as an English teacher at St. Charles Community College allowed her to dive in quickly. She enjoys introducing excited new students to their teachers and seeing how much progress they can make in just a few short months. While some volunteers have left the program, we appreciate their time, energy, and dedication to their students. They will be missed, but we are also happy to see volunteers following their dreams. We have celebrated new babies, career opportunities, acceptances to Master’s degree programs, and exciting moves across the country – and a few outside the country as well. We also celebrated the achievements of our students. Their families have grown, they have become United States citizens, and some are now able to talk with neighbors. Other students enjoy being able to read stories to their children for the first time. Though the number of students served has increased, we continue to receive referrals for individuals in need weekly. We look forward to celebrating the successes of those on our waiting list when they are matched with a caring volunteer teacher. We are honored to be a part of these new chapters in their lives! All of this is possible through the wonderful support of our community. This year more groups held special fundraisers and collected supplies. The support from individuals, businesses, and foundations ensured that even with growing numbers our students and volunteers receive the materials and training they need. Our Board of Directors opened new doors of opportunity. Lastly the volunteers from our community devoted time from their already busy lives to help another person. Sarah, AJ, and I thank all of you. Pat Joshu - Executive Director S#$%•n& ' Wi(• W•)l* + S,u(#ntWho are our students, and where do they come from? So far in 2016, they represent 40 areas from around the world: Iran Iraq Jordan Kurdistan Laos Lebanon Liberia Mexico Nepal Nicaragua Pakistan Palestine Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone Somalia Turkey Uzbekistan Vietnam Yemen The global issue of refugees is on many hearts and minds these days, and resettlement continues to enrich, shape, and diversify many American communities. From October of 2015 to April of 2016, Missouri has resettled 768 refugees from 19 countries. Student demographics in our program reflect these refugee trends. Many of our students are representative of areas like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Iraq. We also work with many others from places like Bosnia and Vietnam, who have been here longer but have still faced barriers to learning English outside the home. We look forward to meeting the members of our growing global family who are making our area their new home, and helping them to connect with the wonderful people of our community to build successful futures! There are many great places for field trips in St. Louis! Some of the most popular are pictured here: Tower Grove Park, The Gateway Arch, and the Soulard Farmer’s Market G•••n• Ou• •n! Ab"u• #i$% I&'P Strolling along the historic Soulard Farmer’s Market, Ramona encourages Nighisti to name the vegetables and to count aloud how many she needs. As they practice, a vendor takes notice. “Okay, I know there’s a story here,” he says. They explain how Ramona teaches Nighisti English twice a week and that this is their first field trip together. To isolated IRWP students like Nighisti, this is empowering. An outing with a teacher can be the difference between just learning a language and participating in the community. Students are eager to apply lessons in a practical setting, but jumping into these situations alone can be overwhelming. To ease her in, Diane accompanied her student Mahera to a free health screening. It was Mahera’s first introduction to the health system and an opportunity to exercise her new English. Aside from practicing life skills, field trips give IRWP students a chance to relax and explore. Many student-teacher pairs check out hotspots like the St. Louis Zoo, the Butterfly House, and the Arch. Sight-seeing offers a more casual, heart-toheart atmosphere. Bob’s student came to St. Louis alone after some difficult experiences in Iraq. A break from lessons and a visit to the Missouri Botanical Gardens allowed the student to take in some much needed peaceful scenery. When students are able to relax and gain confidence, the whole family benefits. When her student’s daughter, Christine, was home for spring break, Jan asked them out to lunch. After exploring the Galleria food court and trying on Easter hats, a saleswoman asked if Christine was Jan’s granddaughter. “She said she could see that we all had a real closeness,” Jan said. “They are like an extended family for me!” Christine still excitedly recalls their spree when Jan comes over. A simple lunch became a cherished memory. These trips bridge the gap to student independence; the comforting presence of a friend eases anxiety as students interact with others. Whether students reminisce about open-air markets in Soulard, admire flowers at Tower Grove Park, or practice dialogue with a cashier at Schnucks, field trips are more than educational. They are a chance to bond with a friend in a new city. They make St. Louis start to feel like home. IRWP’s 17th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT/SILENT AUCTION Saturday, October 15th, 2016 Test your knowledge and support a great cause! Place: St. Catherine Laboure Parish Hall 9740 Sappington Road 63128 Doors Open 6:15 PM, Play Begins 7:00 PM TICKET PRICE: Tables of 8 at $20 per person Cash Prizes for top 3 teams Silent auction, $500 raffle, and other drawings Visit IRWP website at www.irwp.net or call (314) 771-1104 for more information! A G••• Sc•u• •i!" # He#$ % G&l' As Kirkwood High School senior Rea Bedalli proves, Girl Scouts do more for the community than provide us with Thin Mints. Rea recently completed her Gold Award – an independent, sustainable project and the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Rea chose IRWP to benefit from her project: creating innovative study materials to prepare students for the challenging U.S. citizenship exam. The project quickly turned from extra-curricular to personal. Rea had watched her Albanian parents pass the citizenship test after living in the U.S. for over 17 years. After their achievement and seeing her own class cram for the Missouri Constitution exam, Rea noticed a need for accessible study guides. “I realized these tests must be a lot harder for people who don’t have the same familiarity and exposure to the language,” Rea says. “I would really love to make things easier for them.” Sarah and Rea with books and supplies from the drive coordinated at Rea’s school Rea developed resources on Quizlet.com for the 100 civics questions, N-400 application, Oath of Allegiance, and reading/writing sections of the exam. Students and teachers can access these stimulating games, vocabulary lists, test tips, and printable flashcards. Materials also come with self-study audio for practice between classes. Program Coordinator Sarah Paradoski knows the difference these tools will make. “Rea came to this project with all of her heart and soul. Her experience gave her deep insight into how meaningful it is for our students to become U.S. citizens. Her caring spirit, professionalism and intelligence were big factors in making these fantastic materials!” That caring spirit took Rea’s Gold Award project above and beyond as she spread IRWP’s mission. After sharing her work with friends and classmates, many got involved by proofreading, writing study questions, and inquiring about teaching in the future. Her National Honor Society, where she served as treasurer, conducted a school-wide supply drive and donated the proceeds of a blood drive to IRWP. “It started with me making alternative study materials, and it turned into getting my whole school involved,” Rea says. “It was something smaller that branched out.” As she begins her next chapter at Webster University, Rea hopes her study materials will keep evolving with each use. For the 34 students currently studying for citizenship with IRWP, and the many who will in the future, Rea’s project will undoubtedly play a role in transforming their American dreams into reality. P•( Q)*+: C•,l' Y•- Pas. !/0 Ci1*23n45•( Tes•? Below is a sampling of the 100 actual questions from the U.S. Citizenship exam that our students must pass to become Americans. As volunteers start teaching our citizenship curriculum, we often hear them remark that they’re unsure they’d be able to pass themselves without a lot of brushing up! How would you do? 1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 10. Woodrow Wilson 2. What is the name of the national anthem? 9. Louisiana Territory 5. Checks and Balances 6. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? 6. The Speaker of the House 5. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? 7. 1787 4. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 8. 435 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words? 4. Twenty Seven 7. When was the Constitution written? 3. We the people 10.Who was President during World War 1? 1. Thomas Jefferson 9. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 2. The Star Spangled Banner 8. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? I••P C•r•i••!•" H#$ D%e& i' W#()? Introductory Level Students in the introductory level of the program are learning basic literacy skills, some for the first time in any language. Along the way they learn about places in their community, numbers, and how to communicate personal information for emergencies. Level 1 Students learn basic grammar and the joys of reading. Lessons on life skills focus on practicalities such as understanding money, shopping, and using basic public resources and transportation. Level 2 Students are becoming more proficient in comprehension, grammar, and speaking. They tackle more advanced goals, such as studying for citizenship, driver’s licenses, helping children with homework, emailing, health, and understanding banking. H•• t• H••• !i"# En$•i%# C•&'ec(i•n) Non-native English speakers might stay quiet because they are afraid of making language mistakes. IRWP teachers want their students to learn properly, but also want to boost confidence. Whether formally teaching or just chatting with a neighbor, there are ways native speakers can encourage immigrants and refugees to improve their English without making them feel self-conscious. Beginners with limited vocabulary may struggle to think of the right word and either stop talking or begin acting it out. It is better to supply word options rather than allow students to become embarrassed. It is easy for students to forget the word “jeans” as this is not a type of clothing in many other cultures. Rather than letting a student continue to point to their legs, suggesting “pants” or “jeans” will help them continue their thought. When speaking to beginners, deciding whether or not to correct them comes down to understanding. Constantly addressing grammar mistakes mid-chat might make timid speakers clam up, and it also derails the natural flow of conversation. As long as ideas are getting across, it’s good to let language-learners keep talking. Instead of pausing to edit, subtly introduce the grammar concept in your reply. If someone says, “My son is playing baseball. She is very excited!” a good reply might be, “Oh, he’s excited to play?” Next time, they might recall this conversation and get those pesky pronouns right. For reading or writing, an effective approach is having students edit themselves. Give hints, but students should be holding the pencil. Anytime a learner can erase and rewrite a sentence correctly, add a missing apostrophe, or even say the correct pronunciation aloud, they are immediately applying new knowledge, which will help them remember that concept in the future. English learners are often more critical of their skills than they should be. When they communicate, let them know if you understand them. You might be surprised at how much that brightens their day and boosts their confidence. Le*&+,n- T.r•u$# Pic(/'e) They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. Whether IRWP students are working on basic phonics, contractions, or comprehension, they get a copy of The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary. This handy book provides visuals of 1200 essential vocabulary words organized by themes like “daily routines” and “meal time”, and is used in lesson plans to better illustrate concepts. Levels 3 & 4 Students have more advanced grammar, comprehension, composition, and speaking skills. They are able to have more independent communication and continue to increase their job-specific vocabulary for workplace success. Above and Beyond Common goals at this stage include studying for continued education, computer literacy, improving job skills, and handling family and personal needs with independence and confidence. Teacher-student pairs have also used the Picture Dictionary to prepare for a visit to the market or the doctor. When explaining some of the stranger idiosyncrasies of English – like why a “turtle neck” is called that or that “Hawaiian Punch” is not a boxing move – teachers have used the index to find a picture and clear up any confusion. Perhaps the best thing about a picture is the way it can spark a deeper conversation. Pages covering “feelings” have been particularly useful for students to express themselves and talk about things going on in their lives to their teachers. This helps give a voice to their joys and frustrations, and gives teachers insight into the things beyond spelling and grammar that can help their students. Whether students learn more effectively, learn extra, or learn to open up, we’ve found the Picture Dictionary to be an essential tool for learning English and bonding with a teacher. Thank you to all of our wonderful donors in the past year! We appreciate everyone that attended events, purchased raffle tickets, and donated to our silent auctions. F•(nda)i•n• Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis Dollar General Literacy Foundation Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis Jewish Fund for Human Needs Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis Norman J. Stupp Foundation-Commerce Bank, Trustee School Sisters of Notre Dame Alms Committee School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province School Sisters of Notre Dame - Provincial Council Subsidy Committee Sign Of The Arrow Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Tabitha Fund Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund St. Louis Philanthropic Organization Square One Foundation The TJX Foundation The Trio Foundation of St. Louis The Will Flores Fund Sp•ns•r• Mary Bayles Big Bend Yoga Center Thomas Brockland, CPA Coldwell Banker - Jim Harl Conner Ash P.C. Edward Jones-Ellisville Financial Advisor John J George Esse Health Engineered Lubricants John and Lisa George Hydromat, Inc. Mandel & Mandel, LLP Midwest Bank Centre Piccione Pastry Playing for the Cause Mike Rogger Sapaugh GM Country Ann and Bill Seabaugh Session Fixture Company St. Louis Tool Supply Inc. Stone Technologies Thistle & Clover Tower Grove Baptist Church Tower Grove Christian Academy Traffic Law Center In !"i u#$ D•n•r• 100+ Women Who Care Amy Abramson Altrusa International of St. Louis Barbara Anderson AJ Arena Sarah Bekemeyer Amy Benoist Maryann and Thomas Boxberger Marie Brauer Thomas and Agatha Brockland Mary Broun Patti Brown Sr. Agnes Brueggen Mary Bruemmer Nina Bryans Madeline Buthod Greg Campbell Jeanne M. Campbell Ritika Chand-Bergfeld Khalid Chohan Mary and William Christman Katherine and Charles Claggett The Congregational Charity Committee Sisters of the Most Precious Blood Conner Ash P.C. Jennifer Correa Carolyn Crowe Rev. Teresa and Jonathan Daniely Daughters of Charity – Oakhill Susan Davis Bijal Desai-Ramirez Lisa and John Dinga Kelley Dumey - Stella & Dot Michelle Edwards Andy Eggleston Bob Eilers Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa Dr. Farida Farzana Amy Fillo First Rate First Unitarian Church Helen and George Floros Ted Floros Franciscan Sisters of Mary Kathlee Freeman Peter Frey Lillian Goodman Paula Griffith Helen Guenthel Patricia and John Hastings Karen Heitzman and Jim Slack Kym Hemley Butz Brian Hilderbrand Debbie and Steve Hilderbrand Barbara Hummert Phyllis Jacobson Wendy and Neil Jaffe Japan America Society Women’s Association Jennifer Jones Pat Joshu Irene Kalnins Leonora and Somphone Kham Debbie and John Killmer Sasha Korobova Ladies of Charity St. Catherine Laboure Laura Lambrix Trish Lazaroff William and Donna Londoff Marilyn Lorenz-Weinkauff Ann and Gary Maassen Andy Mandel Marci Mayer Eisen Kelly McBride Jack McCarthy Natalie and Ben McIntosh Catherine and Birch Mullins Mollie Neil Donna Nix Norma Ottman Ann and Bill Paradoski Sarah Paradoski Sue and Jim Paradoski Jennifer Parres Rosemarie Parsons PEO Sisterhood Chapter LU Sarah Pleban Carol Powell Matthew Roberts Christine Rohloff Sr. Louise Roseman, DC Wendy and Frank Ross Karel Rossi Kayte Rossi Kelley and Matt Rustige Saint Louis Lady Arm Wrestlers Mariana Salinas Andrea and Eric Schaefer Margaret Schillinger Ann and Bill Seabaugh Cris Selene Lisa and Sam Sesti Kathy Sicard Sick and Elderly Program of the Hill Sr. Elise Silvestri, SSND Sarah and Dan Sise Carol and Jerry Smith Jean Smith Karin and Tom Smith Mary Smith Lauren Staebell Jessie Steffan Catherine and John Stenger Robin and Julie Sullivan Sr. Rosemary Sullivan, OP Kathy Surratt-States Susan Terrill Zach Treadway Judie Tucci Ursuline Sisters Molly Walsh Sr. Jean Ann Weyer, SSND Aimee Wilkinson Sarah Wion Heide Wolff Cecilia Yu Barb Zielinski Monaca and Joe Zlatic Mary and Tom Zlatic Kathy Zorica I&-K!n' D•n•r• 4 Hands Brewing Co. 1860’s Saloon and Hardshell Café Big Shark Bicycle Company The Boxing Gym Casa Loma Ballroom Down by the Station Drury Hotels – Maryland Heights Earthbound Beer Charlie Edwards Farmhaus Grey Eagle Distributors Hamilton Hospitality Handle Bar Heart Strings By Susan Saxton Joanie’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar Kennelwood Pet Resorts The Links at Dardenne Lion’s Tooth The Magic House Mandel & Mandel LLP Mary Cates Salon Meramec Caverns Milagro Modern Mexican Milk and Honey Missouri Botanical Gardens Nadine’s Gin Joint Nestle Purina Parker’s Table PRP Wine International The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Donna Robinson Schlafly Beer Schnucks Markets Smokehouse Market St. Louis Symphony St. Louis Cardinals Stone Technologies, Inc. Terra Firma USA Tower Tee Golf Traffic Law Center Upper Limits Rock Gym Urban Breath Yoga Studio Veritas Gateway to Food & Wine Water Street Sh•• Y••• S••p•! "# Bec•$%n& '( E)*n+ Sp•ns••! IRWP TRIPLE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS • • • • • • Diamond Sponsor $1,000 Four Tickets to Corks from Many Countries Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website Hole and Cart Sponsorship at our Golf Tournament Name announced before one round of trivia Sign with logo at all events Name featured in all programs Gold Sponsor $750 • Two Tickets to Corks from Many Countries • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website • Name announced before one round of trivia • Sign with logo at all events • Name featured in all programs Silver Sponsor $250 • One Ticket to Corks from Many Countries • Name featured in all programs GOLF TOURNAMENT TRIVIA NIGHT Diamond Sponsor $500 • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website • Hole Sponsor • Cart Sponsor • Name Featured in Program • Sign at lunch pick-up • Round Sponsor at Trivia Night Diamond Sponsor $375 • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website • Hole Sponsorship at our Golf Tournament • Sign with logo at event • Name and description announced before round • Name featured in program Gold Sponsor $300 • Hole Sponsor • Name Featured in Program • Sign at lunch pick-up Silver Sponsor $200 • Hole Sponsor • Sign at lunch pick-up Hole Sponsor: $150 Cart Sponsor: $100 Gold Sponsor $250 • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website • Sign with logo at event • Name and description announced before round • Name featured in program CORKS FROM MANY COUNTRIES - Wine Tasting Diamond Sponsor $500 • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your website • Hole Sponsorship at our Golf Tournament • Sign with logo at event • Name featured in program Gold Sponsor $250 • Name showcased on IRWP’s homepage with link to your webpage • Sign with logo at event • Name featured in program Silver Sponsor $100 • Name featured in program Silver Sponsor $100 • Name announced before one round of trivia • Name featured in program IRWP’s 3rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: Saturday, September 17th, 2016 Come out and enjoy a day of golf at one of St. Louis’ premiere golf courses! Place: The Links at Dardenne 7000 Brassel Dr., O’Fallon, MO Time: 8:00 AM Registration/Check-In 8:30 AM Shotgun Start Teams of 4 for $100 per player Visit IRWP website at www.irwp.net for more information and registration forms! 3672B Arsenal Street St. Louis, MO 63116 314-771-1104 www.irwp.net IRWP is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT NO. 495 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED If you would like to learn more about volunteering or our services, request that your donation remain anonymous, receive news via email, or remove your name from the mailing list, please contact us at 314-771-1104, email [email protected], or write us at 3672B Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63116. 2016 ha• •••ea•• !"#$ % &'GE (e)* f+* I,-P! So far in 2016, we have had some amazing program growth! Here are the stats: PROVIDED ENGLISH AND PRACTICAL LIVING SKILLS EDUCATION FOR 177 STUDENTS (139 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015) S••• ••• Da•e! Festival of Nations, August 27 & 28, 2016 Visit us in Tower Grove Park Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 17, 2016 The Links at Dardenne 7000 Brassel Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Trivia Night, Saturday, October 15, 2016 St. Catherine Laboure, 9740 Sappington Road, 63128 TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR (32 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015) Sh"# $i•% S&'(u&k! •n) Am*z"+S,-.• t/ 012•fi4 I56P! 164 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS SO FAR IN 2016 There are 2 easy ways that you can benefit IRWP all year long at no extra cost to you! 51 NEW VOLUNTEER TEACHERS (125 IN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2015) 115 TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS 1 - Register a Schnucks eScrip Community Card for IRWP to receive a percentage of your purchase. Already have a card? You can add up to 3 organizations to your registration. Th)/3 y+4 f+* 57•89n: u• ;#<=> m+•> 9m?i@r)nt• )nA •eBuC"e• 9$ +D* c+m?DFiH•! 2 - Select IRWP as your recipient charity (if you do not see our name, type in 42-1696954) when you shop on AmazonSmile. Please call the IRWP office at 314-771-1104 to learn more!