Advocacy
Poverty is a blight on the development of our state. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult issues to address because the causes of poverty are made up of a vast interconnected web of issues. Problems range from large economic forces such as wage inequality and unemployment to localized problems such as inadequate public transportation and child care.
The Missourians to End Poverty coalition has identified five key elements that can be addressed to impact the conditions of poverty in our state.
The Missourians to End Poverty coalition has identified five key elements that can be addressed to impact the conditions of poverty in our state.
- Food
- Health
- Education
- Energy & Housing
- Family and Economic Security
To download our policy platform please click below:
| policy_platform.pdf |