Friend,

We are being attacked on all fronts, and the only way to resist is to build systems designed by us, for us. WEPOWER is grateful to have engaged in a community-driven reimagination of the STL economy, and we believe now more than ever that we must transition to an economy that nurtures and cares for all people who call St. Louis home.

In the aftermath of the devastating tornado, many families, especially those already navigating economic hardship, lost what little stability they had. As St. Louis families work to recover from the tornado—clearing debris, reopening child care centers, and rebuilding community—immigrant families across the country face a different kind of crisis. ICE raids bring fear and instability to neighborhoods already fighting to survive. One is a natural disaster; the other, a policy choice.

St. Louis cannot afford to rebuild the same systems that have failed so many. We need a new economy, one rooted in justice, care, and shared power. That kind of economy doesn’t just appear. Join us in building that economy on June 24th.

Let’s rise to meet this moment. Together.