Issues:
Take Action
Volunteer Training: North City Photo ID Project
Two dates available
Weds., Nov. 29, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tues., Dec. 5, noon-2:30 p.m.
Central Reform Congregation (5020 Waterman, 63108)
Read more and register here.
Volunteer Opportunity: Lunch & Lock
Weds., Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location to be determined
Read more here.
Encourage Voter Registration & Help Combat Disinformation
To respond to the growing dangers of deceptive information, Women’s Voices is calling on you to educate your community about countering disinformation and we have created the tools to help you do that: greeting cards to distribute to family, friends, and neighbors.
Read more and request cards here.
Volunteers Needed for CourtWatch
The Women’s Voices Criminal Legal System Reform Task Force is working to improve pretrial detention. Part of this effort involves observing bail hearings. Observers are needed to assist with this effort and can volunteer with CourtWatch, a collaborative extension of ongoing court monitoring efforts in St. Louis City's 22nd Judicial Court.
Read more here.
Stop the Spread of Misinformation on Social Media
There’s a flood of real, misleading and fake breaking news and information on social media. Proceed with caution.
- Get tips on how to avoid falling for and spreading misinformation about Ukraine.
- Visit knowdisinfo.org to learn how to spot and stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
Acting on Our Mission
WV Kicks off 2023-2024 Thursday Night Program Series
On September 12, Women's Voices returned to in-person only meetings with the first program of of the 2023-2024 program series. Galen Gritts, registered member of Cherokee Nation shared stories of his life as a Native American growing up in St. Louis. Read more and link to the recorded program here.
Lunch & Learn: Consumers Council of MO
At the September 28 Lunch & Learn Sandra Padgett and Jacqueline Hutchinson discussed their work with the Consumers Council of MO to level the playing field for Missouri consumers. Read more and link to the recorded program here.
Women’s Voices Hosts Welcome Neighbor Supper
Women’s Voices hosted over 50 members and supporters at our September 27 Welcome Neighbor Supper. This gathering provided an opportunity for members of the WV community to meet, get to know each other and invite those “not yet members” to join us. Additionally, it provided support to refugee families recently settled in St. Louis who prepared a delicious meal of traditional food from their countries of origin. Read more and link to photos from the event here.
Women’s Voices Signs on to State Wide Right to Read Coalition
Women’s Voices has joined the statewide “Right to Read” coalition, which supports Missouri’s libraries to remain an open, accessible resource for books and other materials available free of charge to the public. Read more and link to sign on here.
Read our Emails
Read our November Women's Voices newsletter, Loud & Clear
Read our November 15 advocacy focused email, Keeping Connected
Up Next
“Red Flag” Laws and Other Sensible Solutions to Curb Gun Violence
Thurs., Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Center of Clayton (50 Gay Ave., 63105)
Read more and register here.
Community Programs
Legislative Preview
Fri., Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m.
Empower MO Free Friday Forum-Virtual Event
Read more and register here.