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At the May program, Operation Food Search (OFS) director of communications, Jocelyn Fundoukos, and director of policy and advocacy, Beverly L. Isom shared how their organization is working to address both short-term immediate hunger relief and long-term solutions to end the cycle of food insecurity. Read the summary and link to the recorded program here.
Members heard from HB 352 sponsor, Phil Christofanelli, MO State Representative, District 104 and Clean Slate advocate Jeff Smith, executive director, Missouri Workforce Housing Association about Missouri’s Clean Slate Initiative at the March 24 Lunch & Learn. HB 352 was heard in committee on March 27. Read the summary and link to the recorded program here.
Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice, Washington University Brown School Center for Social Development and Alliance for Interracial Dignity hosted a presentation and discussion of inspiring and evidence-based ideas in housing. The team challenged common myths regarding affordable housing, providing data to counter popular misconceptions, and provided policy ideas to support housing options for all. Read more here.
Read our September 19 advocacy focused email, Keeping Connected
Read our September Women's Voices newsletter, Loud & Clear
Thurs., Oct. 14, 7 p.m.
Center of Clayton (50 Gay Ave., 63105)
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Fri., Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Eliot Unitarian Chapel (100 S. Taylor, 63122)
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Community Programs
Thurs., Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Kirkwood Public Library (140 E. Jefferson Ave., 63122)
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Mon., Oct. 2 all day
Kirkwood Public Library (140 E. Jefferson Ave., 63122)
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