Local Groups and Advocates
Missouri For All
About: Missouri For All is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps local communities identify the problems they're facing, connect with other communities around the state, and cooperate to find solutions to the issues affecting Missourians.
Small Deeds Done
About: A weekly action list that also includes a little pep talk for the patriotic. Newsletters arrive each Tuesday with suggested actions for Tuesday-Friday. Small Deeds is run locally in St. Louis, but is also member of the Action Alliance, a loosely federated group of action sites from across the country. You can find more member groups at https://www.actionalliance.co
Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice
About: Our mission is to identify, research and discuss critical issues; to mobilize, energize and inspire ourselves and others to action; to work as individuals and in community for social justice. Our programs are held on the second Thursday of the month, September-May, and are free and open to the public. We meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at The Heights, 8001 Dale Avenue Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Criminal Justice Ministry
About: Since 1979 Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM) has served individuals, families and communities impacted by the criminal justice system. From offering services to incarcerated individuals to providing reentry programs for those returning to the St. Louis area, CJM seeks to serve the needs of the most vulnerable without judgement. Last fiscal year, CJM impacted over 23,000 individuals both inside area prisons/jails and throughout the
Paraquad
About: "Empowering people with disabilities to increase their independence through choice and opportunity." Paraquad has an active advocacy branch that tracks and responds to state and national legislature.
Missouri Jobs With Justice
About: "Fighting for workers' rights and economic justice. Jobs with Justice is action-oriented. During each year, members and organizations take the Jobs with Justice Pledge to "Be There" at least five times for someone else's fight as well as their own. That means joining picket lines, attending contract rallies and participating in other actions or demonstrations for economic and social justice."
Focus: Economic JusticeOther Concerns: Civic Involvement
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action (formerly Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri)
About: This is the advocacy branch of Planned Parenthood that is active in Missouri. Has updates on bills in state legislature that affect women's health, and provides other ways to show support.
Focus: Health Care
Other Concerns: Women's Rights
Physicians for a National Health Program- MO
About: Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) is a non-profit research and education organization of 19,000 physicians, medical students and health professionals who support single-payer national health insurance.
International Institute of St. Louis
About: The International Institute of St. Louis offers comprehensive adjustment services for refugees and immigrants in our community. In turn, these newcomers expand the richness of St. Louis’ diversity and help revitalize our economy.
Focus: Immigration and Refugees
PROMO MissouriMO
PROMO is Missouri’s LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization defending the community’s rights and fighting to expand protections for more than 35 years. We mobilize thousands of Missourians — LGBTQ+ supporters, business and community leaders, legislators, and people from all backgrounds — every year to advocate and utilize their voices in the halls of the Missouri State Capitol and within their own communities.
About: Mission Statement: The holistic betterment of our community; reversing the effects of racism one person and cause at a time. Purpose: Economic development through a racial equity lens. A Red Circle’s vision: To restore North County to a safe, vibrant, sustainable, and economically sound community that remains diverse, and in doing so, help heal the racial strife and division that threatens to ruin North County altogether.
Expect Us (& the Movement for Black Lives)
About: This page is for us organizers to connect with others and build bridges and connect with people!!
Email us @ Expectus314@gmail.com for panels ect.
Organization for Black Struggle
About: The Organization for Black Struggle (OBS) was founded in 1980. A group of veteran activists, students, union organizers and community members in St. Louis were seeking to address the needs and issues of the Black working-class. OUR VISION: To contribute to the creation of a society free of all forms of exploitation and oppression. OUR MISSION: To build a movement that fights for political empowerment, economic justice and the cultural dignity of the African-American community, especially the Black working class.
Let America Vote
This is Jason Kander's recently launched movement to combat voter suppression.
Missouri Voter Protection Coalition
The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) is a non-partisan statewide network of voter advocates who work to secure the right to vote in Missouri.
League of Women Voters-STL
The League of Women Voters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. LWV influences public policy through education and advocacy.
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis
About: NCJW St. Louis is inspired by Jewish values to advance social and economic justice for all women, children and families.
