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.


To create a community where immigrant and refugee women have sufficient English language skills to provide a home that prepares them and their children to meet the everyday challenges of living in a diverse culture and to make a personal, lasting, and valued social, moral, and economic contribution to the community.

What is happening at IRWP?

3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Come out to golf on Saturday, September 17, 2016. at The Links at Dardenne in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Shotgun start at 8:30 am. Teams of 4 @ $100/player.

Click to view registration form and sponsorships available.

To be a sponsor for more than the golf tournament, check out these great opportunities.

Trivia Night

Join us Saturday, October 15, 2016 for Trivia Night at St. Catherine Laboure Parish Hall, 9740 Sappington Road, 63128. Tables of 8 at $20 per person are available.

Doors open at 6:15, play begins at 7:00.

Click to view the flyer and registration form.

To be a trivia sponsor or to sponsor multiple events, check out these great opportunities.

If you can't attend but would like to order raffle tickets, click to download the order form!

Visit our sponsors who helped made our 2015 Trivia Night a success.

Trivia Diamond Level Sponsors

4257 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110

(314) 865-4673

Devoted to learning and following God's Word, fellowship, worship, and prayer. Visit their website for their service schedule and information on their ministry.

4257 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110

(314) 776-6473

Tower Grove Christian Academy provides a challenging and comprehensive pre-school, elementary, middle and high school program. Click to visit the TGCA websit to learn more about their programs and activities.

Trivia Diamond Level Sponsor

Thistle & Clover

407 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301

(636) 946-2449

Thistle & Clover specializes in Scottish,

Irish and Welsh gift and heraldry items.

Visit their website for your Celtic shopping experience today!

Trivia Gold Level Sponsor

Midwest BankCentre

2191 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125

314-634-5500

Click to visit their website to see a full list of services and find a location near you!

2016 Corks from Many Countries

   Saturday, May 21, 2016

Thank you to all our guests and supporters who helped raise nearly $10,000 to support our students and volunteers !

Volunteers Needed!

Become a Volunteer Today! 

Teach one hour, twice a week in a student's home. No prior teaching experience is necessary - lesson plans, materials, and training are provided.  Knowledge of a second languages is not required - classes are taught in English. Classes are scheduled around your location and availability.

Due to the high need for services, over 80 women are waiting for a volunteer to help them learn. Call 314-771-1104 today and see who you can help in your neightborhood.

2016 Newsletter

Read about all the exciting things happening this year

at IRWP in our 2016 Newsletter!

Schnucks eScrip Community Cards

to benefit IRWP are now available!  Schnucks will contribute a percentage of your purchase to IRWP every time you shop and present your card to the cashier. Community Cards or eScrip Community Cards also available at any Schnucks location. For new cards picked up Schnucks or if you already have a Community Card, you can add IRWP as your recipient group of choice (each card can benefit up to 3 participating organizations or schools) by visiting www.escrip.com/schnucks.jsp, clicking on the "Register Online Now" link, and choosing IRWP by entering Group ID # 500045367 or by searching by name

You can support IRWP by shopping at SMILE.AMAZON.COM

and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to Immigrant & Refugee Women's Program!

AmazonSmile is the same as shopping on Amazon, with the same products, prices, and service. Your shopping cart, wish list, and other account settings are also the same. Follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Visit smile.amazon.com

2. Select Immigrant & Refugee Women's Program as your Charity. (If you do not see our name, type in 42-1696954)

3. Shop as usual - that's it!

How does your support make an impact?

Check out our Giving Guide on our Donate page.  See how your support will help students reach their goals.

Making House Calls

Does anyone make house calls anymore? As a volunteer teacher at the Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Program in St. Louis, Missouri, Sister Rosel Marie Feder does!  Why? “People are comfortable in their own surroundings,” says Sister Rosel. “When people are relaxed, they learn more readily.”

Click to read more.

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