Empower Missouri

10/14/2026

Give MO Day is 1 week away! Check out this fundraiser set up by one of our wonderful board members, Jason Stoff. 🌟

"Missouri is my home state, and I love living here. The parks here are amazing, whether they're smaller city parks or sprawling state parks. I find beauty and adventure wherever I look in the midwest landscape, near or far from St. Louis."

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Missouri is my home state, and I love living here. The parks here are amazing, whether they're smaller city parks or sprawling state parks. I find beauty and…

10/14/2026

Voting is an important first step in policy advocacy. Empower Missouri doesn’t endorse candidates, but sometimes we do take positions on ballot issues. Here’s what to consider on Missouri’s November 2026 ballot. ⬇️
empowermissouri.org/things-to-know-before-you-vote-on-the-missouri-2026-november-ballot

10/14/2026

Wondering what is going on here in Missouri? Stay informed, stay engaged.
Don't miss out on our Newsletter - where we cover community justice, food security, and affordable housing.

Subscribe here for updates. ⬇
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10/13/2026

Trivia knowledge could do some real good. 🧠💛

Join us Wednesday, October 21, for Geek Out for Good - 3 trivia fundraisers with Geeks Who Drink supporting Empower Missouri this Give MO Day!

📍 Kansas City: Hi-Dive Lounge
📍 St. Louis: Pieces
📍 Columbia: Café Berlin

Gather your crew & help support our work to secure a better Missouri for all. More info here👇
https://empowermissouri.org/events/

10/13/2026

Applications CLOSE FRIDAY for the Justice Advocates Cohort (JAC) - a program for people directly impacted by the criminal legal system who are ready to turn lived experience into advocacy. Through bi-weekly workshops, participants will learn Missouri’s legislative process, explore criminal legal reform, and organize around policy goals they identify together.

In KC? Look here ⬇️
Empowermissouri.org/justice-advocates/

10/12/2026

WE ARE HIRING ‼️🌟
We are looking for a Food Security Policy Manager to join our team. Learn more at: EmpowerMissouri.org/about-us/careers

The Food Security Policy Manager, under the direction of the Chief of Policy Staff, leads a portfolio of food security-related policy research, community engagement and legislative advocacy for the organization.

If this isn't the right fit for you, please help us spread the word!

10/09/2026

Empower Missouri recognizes Missouri is made up of thousands of communities, each with its own people, places, traditions, and stories. 🌟
Our staff is sharing what they love about Missouri, and now we’re inviting YOU to join the challenge!
Here's how to participate:
- Share a photo or story that captures what you love about your Missouri community.
- Make a gift to support Empower Missouri’s work.
- Invite 10 friends to join the challenge!
For more information on the campaign, take a look here ⬇️
bit.ly/ShowUsYourMissouri

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

"...They're done because people are simply trying to survive, and we think that when people are in a better socioeconomic position, they should be able to move on with their lives without those things dragging them down on their record."

Lawmakers passed SB 1421 this year, a multifaceted public safety bill. Within the legislation was a statute that automated the expungement process for certain drug offenses.

10/08/2026

‼️EARLY GIVING IS NOW OPEN for Give MO Day, happening on October 21st. We want to celebrate what Missourians love about their communities and invest in the future they want to build together. Invest in Missouri's future by making a gift today⬇️
bit.ly/GiveMODay