In our monthly calls, the Smart Sentencing Coalition discusses Criminal Justice Reform in Missouri, and how we can work with the Missouri Legislature to be…
Agenda: Lunch: 11:30am-12pm (Bring a brown bag lunch or visit Bloom Cafe and order a lunch) Forum: 12pm-1:30pm Panelists: Lisa D' Souza: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri…
Our monthly "Under the Dome and Around the State" (#UDAS) briefing call for justice advocates covers a few topics and keeps interested Missourians updated on legislative…
Our Affordable Housing Coalition will be meeting in-person at the Columbia Public Library. We will briefly explore various policy solutions and make final selections for…
Our Friday Forums are an opportunity for advocates to gather and discuss how to move the Kansas City region and Missouri as a whole toward…
During our monthly Coalition Call, we'll discuss affordable housing in Missouri, and how we can work to improve the crisis that faces our state and…
Agenda: Lunch: 11:30am-12pm (Bring a brown bag lunch or visit Bloom Cafe and order a lunch) Forum: 12pm-1:30pm Panelists: Alison Kraus, MSW: Director of Evaluation and Planning…
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In our bi-weekly calls, the coalition discusses ways to change Missouri's outdated HIV Criminalization statutes, and how to best support PLHIV in the state of…
Date: 7/25/19 Time: 10am Dial: 779-800-9066 Pin: 669 700 454# Google Hangout Link: https://meet.google.com/seo-ctid-wea Our monthly “Under the Dome and Around the State” (#UDAS) briefing call for…
Date: 8/22/2019 Time: 10am Dial: 779-800-9066 Pin: 669 700 454# Google Hangout Link: https://meet.google.com/seo-ctid-wea Our monthly “Under the Dome and Around the State” (#UDAS) briefing call for…
Date: 7/19/2019 Time: 11am Dial: (515)603-3103 Pin: 167856# In our monthly calls, the Smart Sentencing Coalition discusses Criminal Justice Reform in Missouri, and how we…
Help Missouri flip the switch from being Tough on Crime to being Smart on Crime by joining our Smart Sentencing coalition.
Bi-weekly call to discuss MO HIV Justice Coalition activities. This meeting will be happening via Zoom Meetings. Please email molly@empowermissouri.org to request the link to…
Our HIV Coalition will be meeting to discuss priorities and plans moving forward. Lunch will be provided for all. Transportation support is available! The RSVP…
Please join Empower Missouri for our Annual Awards Brunch, happening June 8th in Kansas City! Time: Doors will open at 10:30, and brunch will be served at 11:00. Parking: The Central…
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Prosecutor Wesley Bell AWARDEES INCLUDE: Representative Bruce Franks, Reporter Jo Mannies, Cathy “Mama Cat” Daniels and Christ Church…
Tuesday, May 21st 10am-11am Conference Call # & Passcode: (515) 603-3103; 167856# We've reached the end of the Missouri State Legislature Session, and we'll be doing…
Remembering, Commemorating, and Memorializing: An Interdenominational Prayer Breakfast Honoring the Life of Robert Rayford and Recognizing Caregivers, Service Providers, and People Affected by HIV/AIDS Hosted…
Friday, May 10th 8am-9am Conference Call # & Passcode: (515) 603-3103; 167856# Shelly Graf is the Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Division of Probation and Parole. …
This (FREE) educational talk and panel discussion will focus on HIV criminalization in the US, and more specifically Missouri's HIV- criminal laws. Part of a…
In the United States and Kansas City, Black women are three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy related complications than their white…
Join the St. Louis Chapter for our next FREE Friday Forum The Time is Right for Criminal Justice Reform: Local * State * Federal Panelists:…
Saint Louis University Cross-Cultural Center, Empower Missouri, and the MO HIV Justice Coalition present: HIV is Not a Crime Featuring Rep. Rehder (R) & Rep.…
[featured][featured_person name="Andrew T. Bailey" title="General Counsel, Missouri Department of Corrections" image="/uploads/2018/12/Andrew-Bailey-resize.jpg" description="Andrew will update us on the progress of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative." organization-logo="/uploads/2018/12/Mo-Dept-of-Corrections-logo.png" ][featured_person…
117th ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Housing Empowers Empower Missouri is dedicating the 2018 Annual Conference to the impact of affordable housing. Check back to this page for updates…
[featured][featured_person name="Denise Lieberman" title="Missouri Projection Election Coordinator" image="/uploads/2018/12/deniselieberman.jpeg" description="Denise will provide breaking news updates from this week's court decision regarding Missouri's photo ID voter law and how…
Our Kansas City Chapter is hosting an evening to honor Mary Kay McPhee and raise funds for Empower Missouri’s endowment. Read more about McPhee in…
[featured][featured_person name="Justin Goddard" image="/uploads/2018/08/j_godard.png" description="Justin will bring us up to date on developments with the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation and Urban Development (THUD) budget, the…
Empower Missouri Briefing Calls [featured][featured_person name="Richard Von Glahn" image="/uploads/2018/11/RichardVonGlahn.jpg" title="Policy Director" description="Richard has been working with the We Are Missouri/Vote NO on Prop A Campaign…
[featured][featured_person name="Joey Lindstrom" title="Manager for Field Organizing" image="/uploads/2018/08/joelindstrom.jpg" description="Joey will share the Out of Reach Report with us from NLIHC"][featured_person name="Jeanette Mott Oxford" title="Executive Director"…
2018 Annual Awards Dinner WHEN: May 24, 2018 Doors Open 5:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm WHERE: Il Monastero, SLU, 3050 Olive St. SPEAKER: Tony Messenger, St. Louis Post Dispatch…
[featured][featured_person name="Amy Blouin" image="/uploads/2018/08/BlouinAmy.jpg" description="Amy currently serves as Co-Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee of the Deaconess Foundation, on the Steering Committee of the Kids Win…
On Today's Call: [featured][featured_person name="Sarah Hackman" image="/uploads/2018/11/SarahHackman-WEB.jpg" description="Sarah, Strategic Communications Manager, coordinated secondary research efforts for the 2018 Missouri Poverty Report and will present that…
Join us for the last Empower Missouri- St. Louis Chapter forum of the school year! Know Your Rights and the Rights of Others Immigrant …
[featured][featured_person name="Anne Precythe" image="/uploads/2018/11/Anne-Precythe.jpg" description="As Director of Corrections, Precythe is responsible for the 21 adult correctional facilities, six community supervision centers, a community release center,…
April 4, 2018, Jefferson City, MO Join students from across the state of Missouri to learn about our General Assembly and the lawmaking process while…
[featured][featured_person name="Brian Colby" title="Policy Director" image="/uploads/2018/08/briancolby.jpeg" description="Missouri Budget Project: Brian will brief on the state budget debate and proposals for tax reform."][featured_person name="Ruth Ehresman" title="Advocacy…
PLEASE JOIN US! How Attacks on Workers in Missouri Affect EVERYONE in Missouri Inside Forest Park SPEAKERS: Byron Clemens: AFL-CIO, AFT-St. Louis Jacob Hummel:…
On Today's Call: [featured][featured_person name="Jacqueline A. Hudson" image="/uploads/2018/12/JacquelineHudson.jpeg" description="Jackie will brief on legislation that is particularly promising or dangerous related to mental health." title= "Director…
[featured][featured_person name="Jeanette Mott Oxford" title="Executive Director" image="/uploads/2018/08/oxfordjeanette.png" description= "Empower Missouri"][featured_person name="Ana Hicks" title="Site Strategies Manager" image="/uploads/2018/08/anahicks.jpg" description="Food Assistance Division at the Center on Budget and…
St. Louis Chapter February 2018 Friday Forum How Would You Spend Missouri's $28b Budget?: Policies and Priorities Speakers: Amy Blouin: Executive Director Missouri Budget…
[featured][featured_person name="Jeanette Mott Oxford" title="Executive Director" image="/uploads/2018/08/oxfordjeanette.png" description= "Empower Missouri"][featured_person name="James Saucedo" title="Housing Advocacy Organizer" image="/uploads/2018/08/j_saucedo.jpg" description="National Low Income Housing Coalition"][featured_person name="Dylan Grundman" title="Senior Policy…
On Today's Call: Jeanette Mott Oxford, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Joey Lindstrom, Manager for Field Organizing, National Low Income Housing Coalition Invited legislative champions. Rep. Tracy McCreery (D-88) supports…
Jeanette Mott Oxford, Executive Director, Empower Missouri Brian Colby, Policy Director, Missouri Budget Project. Brian will speak about SB 611 and SB 617, which could…
JOIN US! St Louis Region Free Friday Forum Whatever Your Issue: Courts Matter!!! Recent events prove anew that from the Supreme Court to local municipalities,…
116th ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Persisting & Organizing to Win! Putting the POW in EMPOWER! October 5-6, St Louis, MO Empower Missouri is dedicating the 2017 Annual Conference to…
[featured_person name="Jeff Smith" title="Executive Director" image="/uploads/2018/08/Jeff-Smith.jpg"] Former Missouri state senator Jeff Smith, Executive Director of the Missouri Workforce Housing Association (MOWHA). MOWHA fights to preserve…
