Community Resources

Language Resources

Interpreters and Translations

You have the right to be communicated with in a language you understand. At school, the doctor's office or hospital, and many other public services you can request an interpreter or translated forms and documents.

LAMP Interpreting Services

Language. Access. Multicultural. People. (LAMP) is a non-profit organization that provides interpreting services 24 hours, 7 days a week. Their services include in-person, phone, and virtual interpreters, translation and localization, and education/training.

Multilingual Tools

There are many tools you can access to meet your language needs.

Dictionaries

Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates from the NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network are valuable resources for learning academic English in an out of the classroom.
The Learner's Dictionary by Merriam-Webster gives you simple, clear definitions for any English word you search. The site also has a word of the day and answers to English grammar questions.
Word to word printed dictionaries provide translations of individual words without definitions. They can be purchased on sites like bilingualdictionaries.com and Amazon.

Apps and Websites

Google Translate has a website, Chrome extension, and an app you can put on your phone. It allows you to type, take pictures of text, speak and listen to translations.

Community Organizations

International Institute

International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) is a community immigrant and information center. Its services include immigration assistance, resettlement, education and workforce placement. IISTL also offers assistance to vulnerable populations such as those with disabilities and the elderly. They have economic development and community outreach programs.

International Institute of St. Louis

3401 Arsenal St.

St. Louis, 63118

Phone: (314) 773-9090

St. Louis Mosaic Project

The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a regional initiative aimed to build prosperity through immigration and innovation developed by St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the World Trade Center. This project can help connect immigrants and refugees to valuable resources, educational opportunities, and career services.

St. Louis Mosaic Project

120 S. Central, Suite 1200

St. Louis, MO 63105

Phone: (314) 615-8107

Immigrant Home English Program

Immigrant Home English Program (IHELP) connects immigrant and refugee adults with teacher volunteers to learn and English and life skills while building personal connections. IHELP provides in-home help and tools to assist with English learning and navigating a new community. They also offer curriculum and study for the US Citizenship Exam.

Immigrant Home English Program

5021 Adkins Avenue

St. Louis, MO 631116

Phone: (314) 771-1104

RukaNade

RukaNade is an organization committed to serving those in need in Bosnia and in the St. Louis area. They provide care packages for the homeless living on the streets of St. Louis as well hot meals and other items for families in the Gateway 180 Shelter. In Bosnia, RikaNade assists with clothing, food, medicine, school supplies, livestock, shelter, and other needs.

RukaNade

808 South Grand Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63125