11/18/24 Missouri Mondays - Check out events and ways to channel emotion into action! Together we will get through this!
Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
It is difficult to follow the news without feeling anxious and overwhelmed so we hope you are staying connected with supportive friends and having helpful conversations.
If you’re ready to channel the emotion into action, check out our list below of upcoming events and also organizations in need of our support.
Together we will get through this.
We THANK YOU for staying informed with us each week and joining allies in Kansas City and beyond taking action on issues of importance to you. Help us spread the word by sharing this email and our Missouri Mondays sign up link: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.
EVENTS AND WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS WEEK!
*MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
MONDAY MORNINGS at 10AM
Online (Zoom)
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters
Join Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) to learn how to take action and make a difference in protecting the right to vote for all Missourians!
MOVPC is a nonpartisan statewide network promoting access to the ballot and working to remove barriers to voting in Missouri! Join MOVPC and voting rights advocates from all across our state to help to ensure voting is accessible to ALL Missourians!
DONATE TO MOVPC
Help Missouri Voter Protection Coalition lead the fight against attacks on our freedom to vote in the statehouse, in the courthouse, in the media, in the streets and at the polls on Election Day. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movpc
About MOVPC
Since 2006, MOVPC and its partners have worked to dismantle discriminatory voting barriers and expand access to the ballot, with particular focus on low-income, communities of color, young voters, seniors, voters with disabilities, language minorities, and other marginalized voters. MOVPC serves as a hub for voting rights work in Missouri and as a connector to national voting rights partners to support national voting rights campaigns. Explore our resources for voting in Missouri on our website here: https://www.movpc.org/
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*A Homeless Shelter Listening Session
With The Beacon
Wednesday, November 20
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Independence Boulevard Christian Church
606 Gladstone Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64124
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-homeless-shelter-listening-session-the-beacon-tickets-1056766971459
The Beacon and a guest panel will discuss the status of homeless shelters in the community & collect items to be donated to local shelters. Join us for an eye-opening panel discussion on the state of local homeless shelters and the future of our neighborhoods in Kansas City. This is your opportunity to voice your concerns, learn about the city’s new initiatives like the low-barrier shelter at Hope Faith, and hear from residents and community leaders who are directly impacted.
Come be part of the conversation.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 5
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Pipefitters Local 533
8600 Hillcrest Rd
Kansas City, MO 64138
Website: https://www.jacksoncodems.org/
Kick off the holiday season with fellow Democrats at our Annual Holiday Party hosted by the Pipefitters Local 533! Come celebrate our hard work from this year's elections and help us get ready for the races ahead in 2025, 2026 and beyond! This event is free and open to the public, we will have food, drinks, and great company!
Help support our work to elect more Democrats by making a donation to Jackson County Democrats here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jackson-county-democratic-committee--mo--1
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HELP PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR MISSOURIANS!
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (formerly Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri) is the leading provider, educator, and protector of sexual and reproductive health care in the St. Louis region, Missouri Ozarks, and beyond, as it has been for more than 90 years.
We provide high-quality, convenient health care for all genders. We're here for you — with or without insurance. Book your appointment online at any of our seven health centers.
Planned Parenthood health centers will never stop caring for patients, and will continue to provide affordable, high-quality health care for the millions of patients they serve.
No matter what lies ahead, our care and commitment will continue. Donate today so we can continue to protect and provide care, no matter what.
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HELP THE ACLU FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE THREAT TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES UNDER DT!
Donald Trump has been reelected, and his promises threaten our civil rights and liberties. If he takes action against our communities, the ACLU will lead the fight in court.
We're ready to mobilize our legal and advocacy teams to protect our rights – but we can't do it alone.
Your donation will fuel our litigation efforts and grassroots organizing. Together, we can defend freedom and equality for all. Donate now to ensure we're prepared to fight for justice every step of the way: https://action.aclu.org/give/aclu-freedom-defense-fund
More information: https://www.aclu.org/our-47th-president-donald-trump
More ways to take action: https://www.aclu.org/action
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*HELP END GUN VIOLENCE WITH EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY AND MOMS DEMAND ACTION MO
Every day, more than 110 people in America are killed with guns. We’re counting on people like you to take actions that will help us pass common-sense laws and implement policies that will save lives.
Join Moms Demand Action volunteers in Missouri who are working to make our communities safer by texting READY to 644-33.
Action is the counterweight to apathy. We can reclaim our safety and save lives by taking action to end gun violence. Find actions you can take now to help end gun violence: https://www.everytown.org/actions/
Tell Congress: Reinstate The Assault Weapons Ban Now! https://act.everytown.org/sign/awb-2023/
Make a donation to Moms Demand Action to help end gun violence: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-momsdemandaction-action
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SUPPORT MISSOURI GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, AND POLICY NEWS REPORTING!
*MISSOURI INDEPENDENT
“Show your support for Missouri Independent, the largest newsroom in Missouri that's focused exclusively on covering state government, politics and policy. Missouri Independent is a nonprofit news operation that depends on support from people like you to produce high-quality journalism without advertising, subscription fees or paywalls. Please help us with this public service. Your donations allow us to expand our coverage, purchase equipment and fight for open records.”
Make a donation here: https://missouriindependent.com/donate/ Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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*THE BEACON
Support The Beacon Journalism Fund
Join us in building well-informed, actively engaged communities. Now through December 31, NewsMatch and our community partners will match your new monthly donation 12x (or double your one-time gift) up to $1,000. There’s never been a better time to support The Beacon! https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/11/08/missouri-county-level-election-maps-2024/?form=donate
MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT!
With so much important news each week we don’t want you to miss a thing! Check out our MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cokjWlCh2EkY5K6bM357rjVPizZDzxlMqjAuoBQfoI/edit?usp=sharing
THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!
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