We’re on day seven of a government shutdown, and there’s no end in sight. In the US, we’ve endured 11 shutdowns (including this one) since…
When we talk about mass incarceration, the first image that comes to mind for many is a prison cell door, slamming shut. But while Missouri…
On July 31, 2025, more than 30 cross-sector partners gathered in Columbia, Missouri, meeting inside the incredible new Food Bank Market at The Food Bank…
In Part 1 of our two-part Weekly Perspective series on youth justice, we talked about the different paths a kid may take through the system.…
Adolescence can be a tough time for many children, between the onset of puberty, peer pressure, and grappling with the many factors beyond a young…
On Friday afternoon, after 4PM, ahead of the long holiday weekend, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he was calling a special session to “enact legislation…
Position Title: Affordable Housing Policy Manager Reports to: Chief of Policy Staff Position Summary: The Affordable Housing Policy Manager, under the direction of the Chief…
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, is under threat of significant cuts by the federal government. Right now,…
If you’ve felt like rent keeps rising faster than paychecks, you’re not imagining it. Federal rental assistance—Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), public housing funding, homelessness programs,…
Position Title: Associate Director of Development Reports to: Advancement Director Position Summary: Empower Missouri seeks an Associate Director of Development to help grow and sustain…
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