Sept 18th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Access the meeting on your computer https://zoom.us/j/194570677 Meeting ID: 194 570 677 Access the meeting…

Missouri Food Security Coalition Meeting

Empower Missouri would like to thank everyone that was able to attend the July and August Food Security Coalition meetings. Please plan to join our…

Friday Forum: Re-Envisioning Public Safety

Empower Missouri Monthly Friday Forum Series: Re-Envisioning Public Safety Forum #1: September 18, 2020 Evictions in COVID-19: 300,000 Missouri Families at Risk Local, State and Federal Actions to…

Social Justice at the Ballot Box on November 3: Vote No On 3!

Denise Lieberman is a civil rights attorney and nationally recognized expert on voting rights. Most recently serving as Director of Power & Democracy at Advancement…

Social Justice at the Ballot Box on November 3: Vote No On 3 Presentation

On Thursday, September 17th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss the 2020 General Election and voting rights. Empower Missouri was joined by Denise Lieberman from…

Sept 14th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 662234   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# PASSWORD:…

Sept 4th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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August 28th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Missouri Food Security Coalition Meeting

Empower Missouri would like to thank everyone that was able to attend last month's Food Security Coalition meeting. We hope that those who were not…

August 21st – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Protests, Police and Policy: Be A Part Of The Change!

Sara Baker is the legislative and policy director for the ACLU of Missouri. She is responsible for working with elected officials and community organizations on…

Protests, Police and Policy: Be A Part Of The Change Presentation

On Thursday, August 20th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss the current wave of protests and police reforms. Empower Missouri was joined by Sara…

August 14th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Aug 10th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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August 7th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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July 31st – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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July 24th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Special Call

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Vote Like Your Life Depends on It: Getting Ready for the August 4 Election

Nomachot Adiang is the Kansas City Organizer for Missouri Health Care for All, an organization that advocates for quality affordable healthcare for all Missourians. She…

Vote Like Your Life Depends on It: Getting Ready for the August 4 Election Presentation

Missouri has an important election coming up! On Thursday, July 16th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss the August 4th primary and statewide measures…

July 13th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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July 10th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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June 26th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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June 19th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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KC Chamber of Commerce: “What Businesses Can Do to Help Returning Citizens Succeed”

John Jenks is currently Director of Public Policy at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Has been with the KC Chamber for nearly three…

KC Chamber of Commerce: “What Businesses Can Do to Help Returning Citizens Succeed” Presentation

On June 18th, Empower Missouri, John Jenks and Andrew Weisberg with the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce held a webinar to discuss what businesses can do…

June 12th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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June 8th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 665304   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# Use…

June 5th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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May 29th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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May 22nd – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Black Women’s Health: HIV, IPV, & the Criminal Legal System

Join us for a conversation with HIV educators and advocates on the impact of HIV and HIV stigma on Black women's health and well-being. This…

Missouri’s Legislative Session Wrap Up and Update on Federal Legislation Progress

Sean Soendker Nicholson has been the Campaign Manager for the Clean Missouri coalition since 2016. He lives in Kansas City, MO, with his wife, Trista,…

Legislative Session Wrap Up & Update on Federal Legislation Progress Presentation

On May 21st, Empower Missouri, Sean Soendker from CLEAN Missouri and Tamara Fucile from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities held a webinar to…

May 15th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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May 11th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 665304   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# Use…

May 8th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar – Update on MO Budget and Federal Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Brian Colby is the Vice President for Public Policy at Missouri Budget Project. Prior to joining the Missouri Budget Project in 2017, Brian served seven…

Update on MO Budget and Federal Coronavirus Relief Legislation Presentation

On May 7th, Empower Missouri and Brian Colby, Vice President for Public Policy at the Missouri Budget Project, held a webinar to discuss important updates…

Inequitable Healthcare Access Before, During and after COVID-19

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May 1st – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Access the meeting on your computer https://zoom.us/j/194570677 Meeting ID: 194 570 677 Access the…

April 24th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar – COVID-19 Relief: SNAP and Nutrition Programs in the Spotlight

In her role as Manager of Public Policy, Sarah Ritter acts as the liaison between Operation Food Search and the Missouri state legislature. Sarah engages…

COVID-19 Relief: SNAP and Nutrition Programs in the Spotlight Presentation

On April 23rd, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss where Federal Nutrition Programs stand in the light of COVID-19. Sarah Ritter from Operation Food…

Apr. 17th, 2020 – St. Louis Friday Webinar: Protecting Voting Rights: Pre-COVID19, During COVID19 and Beyond

April 17th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Protecting Voting Rights: Pre-COVID19, During COVID19 and Beyond Presentation

On April 17th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss voting rights during COVID-19. State Rep. Trish Gunby (D-District 99) and Denise Lieberman from the…

Apr 13th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 665304   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# Use…

Empowering You Webinar – COVID-19 and State & Federal Housing Policy – April 9th, 2020

Brooke Schipporeit is a Housing Advocacy Organizer at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) where she mobilizes partners on federal policy advocacy and other…

Empowering You Webinar – COVID-19 and State and Federal Housing Policy Presentation

On April 9th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and State and Federal Housing Policy. Brooke Schipporeit with the National Low…

April 3rd, 2020 – Kansas City Friday Webinar – Equitable Taxing Structures

Please Register for the Forum below! April's First Friday Webinar will be about equitable taxing structures.  Why do we say sales taxes are 'regressive'?  Why…

April 3rd – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar – Clean Slate Expungement – March 19th, 2020

Ellen Yankiver Suni is Dean and Professor Emerita of Law at UMKC School of Law, where she served as dean from 2004-2017. She officially retired…

Empowering You Webinar – Clean Slate Expungement Presentation

On March 19th, Empower Missouri held a webinar to talk about the first half of Missouri's legislative session and Clean Slate Expungement. The webinar started…

Empower Missouri – Special Food Security Briefing – March 17th, 2020

On March 17th, 2020, Empower Missouri held a special conference call, which shared some important and timely updates regarding food security issues on the state…

March 13, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar W/ Ife Floyd – March 12

Ife Floyd joined the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in June 2011 as a Research Associate with the Family Income Support Division, and is…

Mar 9th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 665304   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# Use…

Mar 6th, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Feb 28th, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar – Feb. 27th, 2020

Brad Sears will summarize the findings of the recently released report called "THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HIV AND HEPATITIS B AND C IN MISSOURI: AN ANALYSIS OF ENFORCEMENT…

Feb 21st, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Access the meeting on your computer https://zoom.us/j/194570677 Meeting ID: 194 570 677 Access the meeting…

St. Louis Friday Forum – When a virus becomes illegal: Criminalizing HIV in Missouri

Agenda: 11:30 - Noon: Lunch (Brown bag lunch or order from Bloom Cafe) Noon - 1:30: Forum Panel

Feb 14th, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Empowering You Webinar w/ Shawn A’breu – Feb. 13th

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Feb 10th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Join Zoom Meeting online: https://zoom.us/j/513261091?pwd=ZE1kYUI1c2dXUG43MHVjTzkwYURKdz09 Meeting ID: 513 261 091 Password: 665304   Join via cell phone or landline: DIAL: (929)205-6099 CALL-IN CODE: 513261091# Use…

Feb 7th, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Access the call via phone: Dial: (929)205-6099 Call in Code: 194570677# Access the call via…

Jan 31st, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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Jan. 30th, 2020 – #UDAS Webinar: Affordable Housing & LIHTC

Powerpoint Slides & Important Documents: Register for the call below:

Jan 24th, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Please dial (515) 603-3103 and use call-in code 167856#  to join the call! Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Further Reading: By the Numbers: The…

HIV Advocacy Day

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Friday Forum: 2020 Legislative Session Overview

Speakers: Jeanette Mott Oxford- Empower Missouri Amy Blouin, Missouri Budget Project Sen. Karla May Agenda: Lunch: 11:30am-12pm Forum: 12pm-1:30pm

Jan 17, 2020 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Please dial (515) 603-3103 and use call-in code 167856#  to join the call! Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Further Reading: By the Numbers: The…

Jan 16th, 2020 – #UDAS Briefing Call

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…

Jan 13th, 2020 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

Please dial (515) 603-3103 and use call-in code 167856#  to join the call! Use this link to Sign up for the Affordable Housing Coalition Further Reading: NLIHC Out of Reach…

Dec 13th, 2019 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Please dial (515) 603-3103 and use call-in code 167856#  to join the call! Use this link to Sign up for the Smart Sentencing Coalition. Further Reading: By the Numbers: The…

Dec 9th, 2019 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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…

Dec. 5th, 2019 – St. Louis Legislative Happy Hour

Empower Missouri would like to invite you to our annual St. Louis Legislative Happy Hour, happening December 5th from 5-7pm at Schlafly Tap Room. This is a great opportunity for elected leaders and others to…

The Impact of Criminalizing HIV in Missouri : New Analysis of Three Decades of Enforcement Data

Join Empower Missouri and our guest speaker, Brad Sears of The Williams Institute, for an overview of HIV criminalization in Missouri. The discussion will cover…

Nov 22nd, 2019 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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…

Nov 21st, 2019 – #UDAS Briefing Call

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…

Why It Can’t Wait: Ending Racial Profiling Now

For this St. Louis Friday Forum, we'll be joined by Representative Tony Lovasco, Conner Kerrigan, and Justin Idleburg to discuss data from the Vehicle Stops…

Nov 15th, 2019 – Missouri HIV Justice Coalition Call

Bi-weekly call for the HIV Justice Coalition. Please email chloe@empowermissouri.org if you are interested in joining the coalition or the call.

Building Blocks for Missouri’s Success – Annual Conference

Our highlighted issue for 2019 is food insecurity and evidence-based public policy solutions to hunger. Our keynote speaker is Ellen Teller, Director of Government Affairs, Food…

Nov 1st, 2019 – KCMO Friday Forum

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…

#UDAS Briefing Call – Joey Lindstrom from NLIHC & Tara Raghuveer from KC Tenants

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…

Mental Health Matters: Access Challenges and Calls to Action

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…

Oct 14th, 2019 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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…

Oct 11th, 2019 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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…

Oct. 4th, 2019 – KCMO Friday Forum

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…

Affordable Housing Coalition Meeting

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…

#UDAS Briefing Call – Jessica Hoey

JOIN THE VIDEO CALL HERE. Our monthly "Under the Dome and Around the State" (#UDAS) briefing call for justice advocates covers a few topics and keeps…

From Mill Creek to Wellston: Public Housing and the People

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…

Sep 20th – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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…

Sep 9th, 2019 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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…

Sep. 6th, 2019 – KCMO Friday Forum

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…

Aug 12th, 2019 – Affordable Housing Coalition Call

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…

Missouri HIV Justice Coalition Call

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…

Jul 26th, 2019 – Missouri HIV Justice Coalition Call

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…

Jul 25th, 2019 – Under the Dome, Around the State Briefing Call

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…

August 22nd, 2019 – Under the Dome, Around the State Briefing Call

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…

Jul 19th, 2019 – Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

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…

#UDAS Briefing Session 10, June 27th

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…

Smart Sentencing Coalition Call

Help Missouri flip the switch from being Tough on Crime to being Smart on Crime by joining our Smart Sentencing coalition.

MO HIV Justice Coalition Call

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…

Missouri HIV Justice Coalition Summer Meeting

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…

Annual Awards Brunch in Kansas City

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…

St. Louis Chapter Annual Awards Dinner

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…

#UDAS Briefing Session 10, May 21st

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…

Prayer Breakfast Honoring Caregivers and Those Affected by HIV

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…

HIV Justice Coalition Monthly Call

#UDAS Briefing Session 9, May 10th

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. …

HIV is not a crime

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…

Hear from the Experts: Black Maternal Health

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…

The Time is Right for Criminal Justice Reform – STL Chapter Forum

Join the St. Louis Chapter for our next FREE Friday Forum The Time is Right for Criminal Justice Reform: Local * State * Federal Panelists:…

HIV is Not A Crime – A Bipartisan Conversation on Modernization Bills

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.…

Under the Dome & Around the State Briefing

[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…

2018 Annual Conference

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…

Briefing 2018 Session #14 October 25

[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…

Honoring Mary Kay McPhee

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…

Briefing 2018 Session #12

[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…

Briefing 2018 Session #11 July 26

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…

Briefing 2018 Session #10

[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"…

STL Annual Dinner

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…

Briefing 2018 Session #9 May 10

[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…

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #8 April 26

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…

St Louis Region Forum: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Join us for the last Empower Missouri- St. Louis Chapter forum of the school year!   Know Your Rights and the Rights of Others Immigrant …

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #7 April 12

[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,…

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #6

[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…

St Louis Region Friday Forum

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:…

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #5 March 15

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…

Bi-Weekly Briefing 2018 Session #4

[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 Region Forum: Missouri Budget

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…

Bi-Weekly Briefing 2018 Session #3

[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…

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #2 Feb 1

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…

Bi-Monthly Briefing 2018 Session #1 Jan 18

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…

STL Region Forum- Whatever Your Issue: Courts Matter

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,…

POW! 2017 Annual Conference

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…

Jeff Smith to Speak on Affordable Housing

[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…