Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom The Heartland Center for Jobs & Freedom hosts workshops & provides legal services to low-wage workers and tenants.

We take our name from the 1963 March on Washington. The lesser-known but full name of the march was the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” When tens of thousands of Americans gathered that day, they called for an end to discrimination and segregation. They also called for full employment and living wages. The Heartland Center draws its vision from those who believed that racial equality

and good jobs for all were not only imperative, but inextricably bound and critical to the welfare of our entire nation. The Heartland Center for Jobs & Freedom, directed by Gina Chiala, hosts workshops and provides legal services to low-wage workers in the areas of consumer law (such as debt collection abuses), employment law (wage theft, employment discrimination, background check abuses), and landlord-tenant law. We also provide leadership training to low-wage workers who are leading social justice movements to improve working conditions and the economy. We are the only organization in the region that actively empowers low-wage workers with the tools they need to fight back when their rights are violated. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

¿Su cheque de pago es correcto? A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, el salario mínimo en Missouri es de $15/hora.Los emplea...
08/19/2026

¿Su cheque de pago es correcto? A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, el salario mínimo en Missouri es de $15/hora.

Los empleados que ganan propinas también recibirán un aumento para ganar $7.50, o el 50% del salario mínimo, además de cualquier cantidad necesaria para traer la compensación total del empleado al mínimo de $15.00 por hora.

ATTENTION: If you signed a lease at Stonegate Meadows Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri between December 1, 2019 - May...
08/17/2026

ATTENTION: If you signed a lease at Stonegate Meadows Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri between December 1, 2019 - May 5, 2026, you may be entitled to compensation.

The Court has granted preliminary approval of the settlement, but it has not yet granted final approval.

To help ensure you receive important settlement information and any compensation you may qualify for, please scan the QR code below and provide your current mailing address.

Is your paycheck correct❓As of January 1, 2026, Missouri's minimum wage is $15/hour. Tipped employees will also receive ...
08/14/2026

Is your paycheck correct❓As of January 1, 2026, Missouri's minimum wage is $15/hour.

Tipped employees will also receive a raise to $7.50, or 50% of the minimum wage, plus any amount necessary to bring the employee’s total compensation to a minimum of $15.00 per hour.

Over the summer, we welcomed Kelee, Sydney, Isabella, and Claire as our UMKC Law Interns, and George and Kaitlyn as our ...
08/12/2026

Over the summer, we welcomed Kelee, Sydney, Isabella, and Claire as our UMKC Law Interns, and George and Kaitlyn as our Undergraduate Interns.

Our interns worked alongside our staff across all of our legal programs. They also participated in our first Summer Brown Bag Series, which included conversations with practitioners, explorations of local housing issues, and visits to federal courthouses.

We are so grateful to have worked with you all over the summer, and the best of luck in your future endeavors!

Want to intern with Heartland Center? We are now accepting applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Learn more here:

🔗 jobsandfreedom.org/internship-program

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08/10/2026

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JOIN OUR TEAM! Heartland is hiring for three positions: Grassroots Tenant & Worker Advocate, Tenant & Worker Impact Liti...
08/06/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! Heartland is hiring for three positions: Grassroots Tenant & Worker Advocate, Tenant & Worker Impact Litigation Attorney, and an Eviction Defense Attorney.

We offer competitive compensation; health + dental + vision + life insurance; PTO + retirement accounts with an employer match, and more!

Deadline: Position open until filled

🔗 Full postings: jobsandfreedom.org/careers

Do you have a voting plan for Tuesday, August 4th? In Kansas City, Missouri, polls are open from 6 am - 7 pm. In this el...
08/03/2026

Do you have a voting plan for Tuesday, August 4th?

In Kansas City, Missouri, polls are open from 6 am - 7 pm.

In this election, voters will decide on local and national candidate seats, local bonds and tax renewals, and constitutional amendments.

Voters will have a chance to shape the future of Kansas City. Will we invest in our infrastructure, affordable housing projects, and economic development?

KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS

- If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote.

- If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.

-If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.

- If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683

Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682

More Voting Resources:

🔗 Free KCMO, Jackson County voter guide: www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article316466628.html

🔗 Confirm you’re registered to vote: voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/

BREAKING: Springfield Tenants Unite , Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union, and Heartland Center speak at press conference to...
08/03/2026

BREAKING: Springfield Tenants Unite , Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union, and Heartland Center speak at press conference to celebrate winning the preliminary injunction motion 🎉🎉🎉🎉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Official statement by Springfield Tenants Unite , Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union, and legal coun...
07/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Official statement by Springfield Tenants Unite , Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union, and legal council about winning a preliminary injunction in tenant’s class action lawsuit against their former and current landlords.

This injunction halts current plans to evict low-income, senior, and disabled tenants from their homes this August.

Please join us in Downtown Springfield, Missouri on Monday, August 3rd at 10:00 am for a press conference and additional comments.

Don’t like waiting in lines? Vote early at one of Kansas City’s 7 satellite poll locations before Tuesday, August 4th an...
07/28/2026

Don’t like waiting in lines? Vote early at one of Kansas City’s 7 satellite poll locations before Tuesday, August 4th and avoid the crowds.

In this election, voters will decide on local and national candidate seats, local bonds and tax renewals, and constitutional amendments.

Voters will have a chance to shape the future of Kansas City. Will we invest in our infrastructure, affordable housing projects, and economic development?

Additional Voting Resources:

🔗 Free KCMO, Jackson County voter guide: https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article316466628.html

🔗 Confirm you’re registered to vote: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/

Address

4120A Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18162781092

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