St. Louis earns Certified Welcoming designation

By St. Louis Post Dispatch

The City of St. Louis is pleased to announce its achievement in becoming a 2-star Certified Welcoming community, reinforcing its role as a leading, inclusive economic ecosystem that actively supports immigrant residents' participation in civic life, economic opportunity, and essential services.

"St. Louis is and has always been a place shaped by the energy and hard work of new Americans," said Mayor Cara Spencer. "We are honored to receive this star designation. It's a testament to the work our entire community, both city government and a strong network of nonprofit and private-sector partners, put into making sure every person is welcomed and included here."

Certified Welcoming is a formal designation by Welcoming America for cities that have created policies and programs that reflect their values and commitment to immigrant inclusion and belonging. Since launching in 2017 and introducing a new star designation system in 2023, Certified Welcoming and its framework, the Welcoming Standard, has served as a roadmap for local governments seeking to build truly welcoming communities. Read more here