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 policymakers from every level of government—federal to local—are working on solutions, we continue to underfund the one solution that would end the homeless epidemic: more housing. The reasons behind this...Lee mas

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 of Missouri’s formerly incarcerated individuals. The reality is that most formerly incarcerated individuals face a major barrier in finding housing and stability. This is an even more challenging experience due...Lee mas

On the Edge: A Single Mother’s Fight in the Housing Crisis Jessi has experienced both the highs and lows of housing, finding temporary stability only to have it stripped away by forces beyond her control. Born into housing instability, her mother lived in a tent while pregnant. A period of stability came when Jessi and...Lee mas

If you’re like me, you weren’t familiar with the term ‘preemption’ before the 2024 legislative session (or maybe you’re still not familiar with this concept). In legislative terms, preemption means that the state government can create laws that override laws and ordinances at the local level—basically, the opposite of local control. Mallory did a great...Lee mas

Our 2025 Day of Action is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, and we need your voice to join us! Our Day of Action will include a variety of learning experiences and advocacy opportunities. Participants will visit with their elected officials to share information on core policy issues in criminal legal system reform, food security, affordable...Lee mas

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Week of Action, February 3rd-5th! The Missouri legislative session is heating up, and we need your voice in Jefferson City. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, join us over your lunch hour for virtual learning sessions. Each session will take a deep dive into one of the issues that we’re...Lee mas

Are you interested in learning more about poverty in Missouri, and how YOU can help change the systems that perpetuate it? Do you want to meet other advocates and expand your network? Then join our Advocates Book Club! This winter’s books are When We Walk By and Homelessness Is a Housing Problem. Discussions will be...Lee mas

Are you interested in learning more about poverty in Missouri, and how YOU can help change the systems that perpetuate it? Do you want to meet other advocates and expand your network? Then join our Advocates Book Club! This winter’s books are When We Walk By and Homelessness Is a Housing Problem. Discussions will be split into two parts, with...Lee mas