Summary
Organization name
Woman's Exchange of St Louis
Tax id (EIN)
43-0662534
Address
8811-A Ladue RoadSt Louis, MO 63124
We work with over 60 artisans around the country, 43 of the local artisans and makers live in the St. Louis area, selling and marketing their crafts which range from homemade pastas to our iconic cherry dress. We work with local immigrant and refugee communities providing professional and personal skills training, work opportunities and financial assistance. In 2003, we expanded our immigrant and refugee program to include an on-the-job work training program. Through one of our artisan programs, we are able to pay our artisans up to 70% of the retail price of each garment, often being able to offer upfront payment for their crafts which allows each artisan to create a financial budget based on items submitted not items sold.
The Woman's Exchange was founded in 1883 with the mission of "helping others who help themselves." The Exchange was founded as a way for women to discreetly sell their handmade garments for income in a time where women working outside of the home was considered unacceptable. Today, the Exchange provides job training, financial assistance and employment opportunities to over 70 artisans and makers, immigrants and refugees and those individuals who may have difficulty obtaining employment.
Organization name
Woman's Exchange of St Louis
Tax id (EIN)
43-0662534
Address
8811-A Ladue Road