Homelessness is in the news again as communities across Missouri conduct a one-day “point-in-time count,” a brief snapshot of individuals experiencing homelessness throughout our state.…
As part of Empower Missouri’s momentous 125th Anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to announce our new Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellowship program, named for one of…
The Charles Ellwood Graduate Fellowship program, named for one of Empower Missouri’s founders and earliest Presidents, will offer 1-2 recent graduates a fully immersive, year-long,…
Facts and rhetoric are frequently misaligned when it comes to anti-poverty policy. This is especially true in the criminal justice arena, where public perceptions of…
Haircuts. Car repairs. Bus fares. Netflix and audiobooks. These could all get more expensive if plans to impose new taxes on services and phase out…
Missouri sure has changed since I left my home area of Cape Girardeau 25 years ago. When I was growing up, we were a swing…
A sample of programs from Empower's annual conference throughout the years. This week is a big one for Empower Missouri: the start of another legislative…
When Congress returns in January, the U.S. Senate will face a series of votes that will determine the future of federal housing programs Missourians rely…
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Below is a quick summary of key issues for Empower Missouri in the upcoming legislative session. If you would like to learn more, please register…
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