Dear John ,   Every baby and their mom deserves a good start in life. If you agree, please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM at the Silverball Arcade and Bar as we celebrate CMCA's Women and Infant's Relief Fund (WIRF). 100% of you…

Join us for a special celebration and fundraising event on Wednesday, November 13. 2019 ASAN Annual Gala Wednesday November 13, 20196:00 pm to 9:00 pm Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th St…

☀️ Here's what we've been working on this month! ASAN August Update Dear friends,For many people, August is the last month of summer vacation - the perfect time …

    When we started TCEA Tuesdays in July, we were up against a massive lobby in favor of sheltered workshops and subminimum wage for people with disabilities. We needed all hands on deck, and the community showed up. Since then, your calls, …

    Thanks to you, your elected officials have been getting the message for months: it’s time to leave subminimum wage behind and pass the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. Through 6 TCEA Tuesdays, August recess meetings, and coun…

ASAN condemns the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) finalization of the “Public Charge” rule, which discriminates against immigrants who need public benefits to survive. Under this new rule, any immigrants…

We need to continue pushing our elected officials to support integrated employment for all people with disabilities.     When she was young, Laura worked in a sheltered workshop. She was paid eight cents an hour doing contract work. Nicki face…

This past weekend, mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio killed at least 30 people and injured over 50 more. These mass shootings, the 16th and 17th in the United States this year this year, took pla…

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns Sesame Street’s decision to further stigma against autistic children and adults in their new Public Service Announcements. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network condemns …

This month, you can #WorkWithUs to end subminimum wage!     August is a Congressional recess, a time when our elected officials head home to meet with constituents. This is a great time to personally reach out to your memb…

Thank you for becoming a CMCA Insider! As a member, you will receive timely updates about Central Missouri Community Action complete with stories of success - stories like Allison's. Allison is the mother of four girls, three of whom attend Head Start. Head Start is a preschool program for chi…

TODAY is TCEA Tuesday! TODAY is TCEA Tuesday! We need you to call your elected officials and let them know it’s time to end subminimum wage for good. Learn more about how you can participate in the email below, a…