Empower Missouri’s work to eradicate poverty in Missouri is only possible through coalition building and advocacy by an incredible group of supporters, and our Advocacy Awards Brunch is an opportunity to highlight a few of that group and celebrate our collective work. Each summer, we gather our community (rotating between the eastern and western sides of the state) to enjoy a delicious brunch and celebrate our Advocates of the Year.
Upcoming Events

Screening of Held & Healing – June 18, 2026
Held & Healing is a gripping, truth-telling documentary that chronicles the extraordinary life of Kristie Puckett, a mother, survivor, and strategist whose journey moves from intimate partner violence and crack addiction to incarceration while pregnant, and ultimately to recovery, leadership, and policy change.

The struggle to harvest olives in Palestine – Jun 22, 2026
Hear from Jacqueline Duaria, Center for Jewish Nonviolence.
Sponsored by Green Party of St. Louis and Veterans for Peace Chapter 61

A call to Conscience presents Jazz in Protest – Jun 20, 2026
featuring the incomparable Anita Jackson in a ONE NIGHT ONLY Performance of protest songs. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 826 Union Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63108
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