Every year, bills are filed in Missouri that would increase prison sentences. Politicians' commitment to being perceived as tough on crime is evergreen, as popular…
The Housing Crisis: A Community Issue Affordable housing is one of those phrases that is often seen as a problem for families earning low incomes;…
In this year’s State of the State address, our new Governor, Mike Kehoe urged legislators to pass a “comprehensive crime bill that includes increasing penalties…
Last week Empower Missouri was joined by almost 200 advocates, community members, and supporters for our Day of Action at the State Capitol. It was…
Growing up, it was just expected that kids in Jessica’s neighborhood would eventually end up involved with the legal system. Poverty and limited opportunities led…
At Empower Missouri, we believe in the power of ordinary people organizing for extraordinary change. Our Housing Justice Fellowship (HJF) is designed to bring that…
In 2024, 770,000 people were experiencing homelessness in the United States—an 18% increase from 2023. This is almost 1 million people without homes. And while…
A fresh start after being released from prison and becoming a returning citizen should be an amazing feeling; however, that isn’t the case for many…
During the signing of the National School Lunch Act on June 4, 1946, Missouri native President Harry Truman stated, “In the long view, no nation…
Position Title: Operations Director Reports to: Executive Director Position Summary: Empower Missouri is seeking an Operations Director to join our team. The Operations Director will…
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