Ashrei Foundation

Ashrei Foundation Empowerment + Activation + Interruption
Join us! The Ashrei Foundation exists to empower and activate the St.

Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty. We imagine a just Missouri where the way we look, where we are from, or who we define ourselves to be does not limit our access to quality and affordable healthcare, education, housing, technology, and economic stability. Proud co-facilitators of the Mis

souri ID Access Coalition, committed to removing barriers to ensure that all Missourians can access accurate state-issued photo identification in order to lead healthy and fulfilling lives

This month we honor Juneteenth all month and celebrate freedom, dignity, and access for all, Ashrei’s North City Photo I...
06/01/2026

This month we honor Juneteenth all month and celebrate freedom, dignity, and access for all, Ashrei’s North City Photo ID Clinics continue helping neighbors obtain the IDs they need to move through daily life with confidence and opportunity.

A photo ID can open doors to housing, employment, healthcare, banking, and more. Together, we are building a community where everyone belongs and everyone has access.

Join us at a June clinic or help spread the word. Freedom and opportunity should never depend on paperwork alone. ❤️🖤💚

Sunday, May 24th, 11:00 amJoin Ashrei Executive Director, Sara Ruiz, at the Ethical Society of St. Louis for Empowered T...
05/22/2026

Sunday, May 24th, 11:00 am
Join Ashrei Executive Director, Sara Ruiz, at the Ethical Society of St. Louis for Empowered Together, a Sunday Platform conversation exploring access, dignity, and collective responsibility.
Drawing on Ashrei’s work, from the North City Photo ID Project to the Rapid Response Hotline, Sara will discuss how barriers to basic resources and support systems impact safety, belonging, and participation in our communities.

Bring Ashrei to the Party this Summer!As you make sunny season plans, turn your gatherings into opportunities for conne...
05/20/2026

Bring Ashrei to the Party this Summer!
As you make sunny season plans, turn your gatherings into opportunities for connection and action!
Host a Postcard People party with friends to write postcards to legislators, or invite your community together for an Ashrei House Party to learn more about our work and how we are building access, belonging, and justice across St. Louis.
Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, happy hour, or casual evening with neighbors,
we’ll help make it easy, meaningful, and fun.
Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about hosting this summer!

In last week's Ashrei Insights webinar, UMSL Coro Fellow Aubrey Lay and Executive Director Sara Ruiz shared preliminary ...
05/19/2026

In last week's Ashrei Insights webinar, UMSL Coro Fellow Aubrey Lay and Executive Director Sara Ruiz shared preliminary findings, emerging patterns, and next steps for building more accessible, action-oriented data tools for advocates and partners across the region.
Learn how Ashrei is using Rapid Response Hotline data to better understand local immigration enforcement trends and strengthen coordinated community response efforts.

Watch the webinar recording and view the presentation slides on our Blog: https://conta.cc/4dySDdJ

Our May Newsletter is HOT off the press! Wrap up from yesterday's Ashrei Insights Webinar on our immigration data projec...
05/15/2026

Our May Newsletter is HOT off the press!
Wrap up from yesterday's Ashrei Insights Webinar on our immigration data project, the value of our ❤️Monthly Sustainers, add action to your summer gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and catch up with the MO ID Access Coalition. Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4tC3tFO

Mark your calendar! Missouri State ID Access Coalition Director John Stamm will join The National Conversation for a dis...
05/13/2026

Mark your calendar! Missouri State ID Access Coalition Director John Stamm will join The National Conversation for a discussion on ID Access Programs

Join us as we speak on The National Conversation About IDs - What Actually Works: ID Access Panel on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM

A webinar hosted by The National Conversation about IDs (www.nationalconversation.org)

Many organizations want to improve ID access. Far fewer have built systems that deliver IDs consistently — month after month, client after client.

If your organization is building, expanding, or evaluating ID access work, this one-hour session will provide practical insight from practitioners operating successful programs daily.

Leaders from established ID access programs across the country will discuss what actually works operationally — from intake systems and agency partnerships to funding, coordination, and scaling services effectively.

These are not pilot concepts or theoretical discussions. These are active programs helping thousands of people obtain identification each year.

Panelists include:

Marybeth Moran
Founder & Executive Director, Identity Access Project (Baltimore)
Built a systems-focused model that consistently helps clients obtain identification in weeks, not months.

John Stamm
Director, Missouri State ID Access Coalition
Leads statewide ID access efforts in Missouri and previously helped launch Kansas City’s Municipal ID program.

Tammy Meyers
Homeless Outreach Advocate, Spokane Regional Health District
Created Spokane’s Connections to Identification Program through partnerships with licensing agencies, health systems, and street medicine providers.

Micaela Cox
Senior Program Manager, IDignity (Orlando)

Discussion topics include:
- operational ID workflows
- coalition vs. direct-service models
- partnerships with DMVs and vital records agencies
- funding and long-term sustainability
- what it takes to start — and what it takes to scale

Give STL Day is here! 💙Your support helps remove barriers and build pathways to stability and belonging across St. Louis...
05/07/2026

Give STL Day is here! 💙

Your support helps remove barriers and build pathways to stability and belonging across St. Louis.

Join us in making access possible for everyone. Donate at the link in our bio or
www.ashreifoundation.org/donate

Join us for our first Ashrei Insights Webinar where UMSL Coro Fellow Aubrey Lay will share early insights from his analy...
05/06/2026

Join us for our first Ashrei Insights Webinar where UMSL Coro Fellow Aubrey Lay will share early insights from his analysis of Rapid Response Coalition data, including patterns in immigration enforcement and what they mean for our work. Executive Director Sara Ruiz will join the conversation as we introduce a more data-centered approach to our Hotline and plans for regular reporting.
All are welcome! Register at https://www.ashreifoundation.org/events/datatoactionwebinar

Today we're partnering with Saint Louis Public Schools to pop-up at Sumner High School to help students obtain their Pho...
05/05/2026

Today we're partnering with Saint Louis Public Schools to pop-up at Sumner High School to help students obtain their Photo IDs in preparation for the summer season! Learn more about our flagship Photo ID Project at www.ashreifoundation.org/photo-id

05/01/2026

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3000 E Prairie Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63107

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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