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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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! In January and February, we’ll be reading When We Walk By. Discussions will be split into two...Read More

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! In January and February, we’ll be reading When We Walk By. Discussions will be split into two...Read More

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! In January and February, we’ll be reading When We Walk By. Discussions will be split into two...Read More