Welcome Neighbor STL is continuing its mission of uniting people through food with drive-thru events
COVID-19 has put a pause on many things, but one St. Louis organization has been able to keep its mission alive despite the pandemic.
As Syrian Refugees, Mawda Altayan and Rana Alayed have experienced hardship, uncertainty, and loss. But after arriving in St. Louis, they joined forces with a local named Jessica Bueler to help give back to their new city. Each week, their group Welcome Neighbor STL provides hot meals to the homeless, and hosts a supper club to foster a spirit of community and raise money for those in need. Filmed in February 2020 in partnership with @nextdoor.
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Women of Achievement Award – February 2019
Real Simple Great Neighbor Award – March 2018
2017 Nextdoor Hero Award – Feb. 2018
Resolution from the City of St. Louis – Jan. 2018
Syrian American Medical Society Achievement Award – Nov. 2017
Gateway Globe Awards – Nov. 2018
Embracing Different Cultures Nomination Award – April 15, 2019