Since 1901, Empower Missouri has helped shape Missouri’s story of social progress, showing what’s possible when ordinary people share information, build community, and work toward a better future together. Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the relationships and milestones that have shaped our work over 125 years—and look ahead to the next chapter of people-powered change across Missouri.
This special dinner will take place alongside our annual Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit (October 1–2).
Dinner-only tickets are available below. If you plan to attend the full Summit, dinner admission is included with Summit registration. You can learn more about the Summit and purchase those tickets aquí.
ABOUT THE EVENING
We’ll start the evening with a reception and time to connect with friends from across Missouri, followed by dinner and a program featuring stories from our history, recognition of this year’s advocacy awardees, and reflections on the people who have shaped our work.
It will be an evening of looking back on where we’ve been and looking ahead to what we can build together next.
Lifetime of Service to Empower Missouri
Phil Minden & Julie Birkenmaier
Emerging Advocate
Sheena Rogers, Show Me Justice for All
Sustaining Impact in Affordable Housing
Wayne Crawford, MO Inclusive Housing
Sustaining Impact in Community Justice
Tracy (T-Spirit) Stanton, Some Things Must Be Heard: Spitting & Politicking
Sustaining Impact in Food Security
Harvesters
Sustaining Impact in Health & Welfare
NAMI St. Louis
Sustaining Impact in Rural Advocacy
Rhonda Perry, MO Rural Crisis Center
EVENT DETAILS
Venue: The Courtyard by Marriott Columbia
Address: 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
We are accepting sponsorships for our 125th Anniversary! Please contact Tony Baker, Associate Director of Development, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
You can still help celebrate 125 years of advocacy by making a gift supporting Empower Missouri’s continued work.
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