I often describe myself as a grassroots organizer at my core. I really believe that there is no ethical way to advocate for legislative changes other than through the power of the people. For Empower Missouri, that means spending time with people in poverty and the nonprofits agencies they turn to for help. I can...Read More

Since the founding of America, our constitution has been an important guiding document for the country and each state. The Bill of Rights demonstrates a fundamental fairness that should apply to everyone within the justice system. While clearly there were some significant flaws, including that giant loophole which allowed for the enslavement of human beings,...Read More

It’s the third week of May, which means that you’re hearing crickets from hundreds of lobbyists and advocates across the state who are taking a much deserved break after working many late nights over the last three weeks as the Missouri legislature hurtled towards its inevitable close at 6PM last Friday night. Due to widening...Read More

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89516136750?pwd=YlFrbFk0ZEhYU3FQQlNWQUZSaDNBdz09 Meeting ID: 895 1613 6750 Password: 169573 Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (301)-715-8592 CALL-IN CODE:  895 1613 6750# PASSWORD: *169573# Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach Report for Missouri Housing is the key – by Sarah Owsley TownsendRead More

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 812 8680 4765 Password: 549407 Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 81286804765# PASSWORD: *549407# Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach Report for Missouri Housing is the key – by Sarah Owsley TownsendRead More

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 812 8680 4765 Password: 549407 Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 81286804765# PASSWORD: *549407# Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach Report for Missouri Housing is the key – by Sarah Owsley TownsendRead More

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 812 8680 4765 Password: 549407 Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 81286804765# PASSWORD: *549407# Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach Report for Missouri Housing is the key – by Sarah Owsley TownsendRead More

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 812 8680 4765 Password: 549407 Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 81286804765# PASSWORD: *549407# Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach Report for Missouri Housing is the key – by Sarah Owsley TownsendRead More

In 2018, organizations across the country like Empower Missouri started to elevate the conversation around affordable housing. We wanted housing to be a major issue in the 2020 Presidential election, and we succeeded. Candidates talked about affordable housing policy at every debate and were pushed to release housing policy plans. All of this groundwork from...Read More

On April 21st, 2021, Empower Missouri held a Day of Action to talk about Affordable Housing in Missouri. Our panelists discussed housing needs in the state for low-income families. The latest report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition titled “The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes 2021,” found a housing shortage of over 122,000 affordable and available...Read More