Vitendo 4 Africa

06/06/2026

Today’s mental health session with Dr. Susan Gitau just ended, and wow. We were reminded that mindfulness, self-care, and compassion really do matter.

Three hours flew by. The insights were deep, the tools were practical, and the impact was real. Anyone who was in the room will tell you: this was time well spent. It’s the kind of session that shifts how you see yourself, your family, and your next steps.

Thank you Mwari Wa Njubi Rose for your great commitment on advocating for mental health awarenezs in the community.
If Dr. Susan is hosting again, do whatever you can to be there. You don’t want to miss what she carries.
On Monday, she will be hosting a session with young adults at Covenant Church from 6pm.

Dr. Susan, thank you for your wisdom and grace. We’re better because of today.

06/06/2026

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
Join other like minded people to share practical ways to practice self-care and compassion.
Today at 11am.

📍 Location: JFK Community Center. 315 Howdershell Rd, Florissant, MO 63031

✨Register here.. https://forms.gle/Ro9DcWTe5zmNrEyZ8

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Don't forget the City of St. Louis hiring event is Friday, June 5th 9am - 12 pm at 1520 Market.

1. Update your profile at https://jobs.mo.gov/
2. Bring your State ID
3. Bring your resume
4. You are required to apply for positions you are interested in at stlouis-mo.gov/jobs

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

You’re Invited: Incorporating Our Culture Into Healthcare

Join Vitendo 4 Africa for a powerful community conversation on how culture strengthens healthcare, healing, and well-being.

We’re honored to host Joseph Kimani, Chief Officer of Culture, Heritage and Social Services, Baringo County Government, as our guest speaker.

Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
Location: Vitendo 4 Africa, 7220 N Lindbergh Blvd, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Let’s talk about the role our traditions, values, and heritage play in health. Your voice matters in this conversation.

All are welcome. Please share with family and friends.

06/03/2026

It's this Saturday. Register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXsXz3lxc7F1zOoaNEh4BNDEmjQDgubuFmWc7-D9OXJdDEoA/viewform

🌿 Mental Health Session for African Immigrant Parents & Caregivers 🌿

You’re warmly invited to join us for an empowering session on caring for your mental health and supporting your family.
It’s better to have information and not need it than to need it and not have it.

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 JFK Community Center, Florissant
We are honored to host Dr. Susan Gitau, a Counseling Psychologist and trauma expert, who will share practical insights on mental wellness, parenting, and building strong families.

✨ Sign Up:
Reserve your spot by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXsXz3lxc7F1zOoaNEh4BNDEmjQDgubuFmWc7-D9OXJdDEoA/viewform

Come learn, connect, and grow with other parents in a supportive space.

You don’t have to do it alone—join us and take a step toward better mental well-being. 💚

Come as you are and take a meaningful step toward caring for your mental health. 💚

Parents, lets take care of our mental health first to better take care of our family. You can,t pour from an empty cup.

06/02/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the first group of V4A middle school students attending Missouri University of Science and Technology's summer camp arrived on campus today!

Our robotics team will be learning and building through Thursday. We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity to expose our youth to STEM and hands-on innovation.

Can't wait to see where they are in the next 5 years.

Thank you to the S&T Ku**er Center for STEM for the scholarship and everyone who made this possible.

06/02/2026

You are cordially invited to our Community Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 19th.
We gave a great Keynote speaker and a powerful panel.

We believe deeply that “You cannot be what you cannot see.” This celebration is about making success visible.
Check 2025 Keynote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_J_XYLt3IU

All African immigrant high school students, college students, and parents are welcome. Join us as we honor our graduates and inspire those coming next.

Kindly RSVP: https://forms.gle/L6XPymbFWWuQKdVt6

To confirm your reservation, payment is $30 per person. You can sponsor stuents at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/graduation-party--2026 (Apple Pay)

We look forward to seeing you!

06/02/2026

A decade ago, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay made it possible for a group of immigrant youth from our community to visit the White House and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. That experience opened doors, inspired dreams, and showed our students what was possible.

Today, the impact of that opportunity is clear. Several of those young people have graduated from college; one student earned a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University just last month. Three are currently pursuing pre-law degrees, three are pursuing public health, and several are now attending college in Washington, D.C., and other top universities across the country.

As one of our favorite sayings goes, “You cannot be what you cannot see.” That trip helped our students see new possibilities for their future—and they have been pursuing those dreams ever since.

We can't wait to see where they will be in another ten years, taking on leadership roles, shaping policy, serving their communities, and making an impact both locally and nationally.

Moments like these remind us that when we invest in young people, we invest in the future. We are grateful to all who believed in our youth and helped create opportunities that continue to transform lives and strengthen our community.

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker

Some of those same young people—and many others from our community—are graduating from high school and college this year. Join us on June 19th as we celebrate their achievements at our Community Graduation Ceremony to transform lives and strengthen our community.

https://forms.gle/f21xrRGCAUFyecHAA

Special thanks to Rose Njenga for investing heavily your time and resources to our children.
St. Louis County Children's Service Fund Saint Louis Mental Health Board St. Louis Mosaic Project PreventEd Blueprint4 St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP) St. Charles County CAPS Hazelwood School District Traction Teen Traffic Safety Program