For 120 years, Empower Missouri has been a champion for families struggling with homelessness, food security, mass incarceration, and access to healthcare. We are the oldest and largest anti-poverty advocacy organization serving our state, and one of the first organizations of its kind in the nation. We are nonprofit and nonpartisan, working to secure basic human needs and equal justice for every person in our state through coalition-building and advocacy. For more than a century, Empower Missouri has driven key policy changes that have improved the lives of countless Missourians. And we are just getting started.

We believe in a future where all people have food, shelter, and justice in Missouri. Our long history has equipped us with a clear understanding of how poverty has been created and sustained by public policy decisions. We believe that substantive policy change is the only long-term solution to alleviating poverty and creating a brighter future for all Missourians. We work to analyze current policy, build an understanding of real-world impact, and elevate the voices of those impacted. We research innovative policy solutions, foster coalitions of individuals committed to improving policy, and work to shift the mindsets of legislators to change laws that perpetuate cycles of poverty.

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Empower Missouri's headquarters in Jefferson City, United States

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The Policy and Advocacy Team at Empower Missouri plays a crucial role in analyzing and shaping state policies to address systemic issues related to poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and mass incarceration. By conducting research on innovative policy solutions and fostering coalitions with stakeholders, the team advocates for legislative changes that enhance access to essential services and promote social justice. Their efforts aim to amplify the voices of those directly affected by these issues, driving meaningful policy shifts that improve the lives of all Missourians.

Policy and Advocacy Team

The Communications and Outreach Team at Empower Missouri is responsible for amplifying the organization's mission and initiatives through strategic storytelling and engagement. This team creates impactful content, manages outreach efforts, and builds coalitions to raise awareness about the issues of poverty and social justice. They collaborate with stakeholders and leverage various communication channels to educate the public, influence policymakers, and elevate the voices of those affected by systemic challenges in Missouri.

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