Missouri Citizens for Safe Communities
Determined to Create a Safer Missouri
Our Mission:
Missouri Citizens for Safe Communities (MO-CSC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization working in our state with the goal of making Missouri a safe place to live for all of its residents. We believe the best way to do this is by supporting, educating and motivating individuals to advocate for reasonable community and state policies that allow children to learn, thrive and grow to become the next generation of amazing citizens. We began as an online grassroots collective action group in July 2021 that grew quickly to become a non-profit organization in 2022. We are committed to being a force for good in the community through strong communications, lifting one another up, and seeking understanding and common ground to build toward a positive future for everyone.
Missouri Citizens for Safe Communities is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, social welfare organization. According to the Internal Revenue Code, contributions to civic leagues or other section 501(c)(4) organizations generally are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
We are grateful for any support or contributions you can make.
MO-CSC Guiding Principles
Respectful and Trusting Relationships
Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusiveness
Mutual Accountability
Shared Responsibility and Collaboration
Continuous Learning and Adaptation
Celebration
What We Do
Advocate for the health, safety, and well being of every child over the course of their educational journey
Host in person and virtual educational and social events
Inform voters of local and state candidates and policies being proposed at the local and state level
Advocate for data driven public health decisions in our local schools and broader communities
Champion for excellence in public education
Act as a community support hub by:
Fighting food and housing insecurity
Connecting like minded individuals
Providing support to, donations for, and celebrations of our teachers and other community heroes
Connecting parents who need support with anti-bullying organizations
Being a resource in our communities for documented needs
“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope”
Martin Luther
Let's Get Out and Vote!
→ 10/9/24: Last Day to Register (General)
→ 11/5/24: General Election Day
→ For more information, check out the Election Calendar.
The November election is fast approaching and this is a super important one with not only the Presidential race on the ballot but also several key down ballot races and ballot measures to consider.
To help make important and informed decisions about our community and our country, it's critical to have resources available and our partner organization has you covered there.
The League of Women Voters Education Fund provides Vote411.org which is an excellent resource for how to register, registration status and ballot information, important dates and contact information, and even how to become a poll worker. The site also hosts candidate surveys that tend to show up in the 2-3 weeks leading up to the election.
For college age folks and high schoolers who will be 18 by November 5th, 2024, instructions for obtaining an absentee ballot are available at
https://movote.org should you need one. You can also get assistance through your County Clerk office.
The future belongs to those who show up so please
SHOW UP TO VOTE!!
Remember, if your vote didn't matter, no one would try so hard to keep you from voting. Election day would be a holiday and gerrymandering would be illegal. Use your voice and vote, every election.
Programs
At Missouri Citizens for Safe Communities,
our top priority is to achieve results, and we know that our success depends on the quality of our campaigns and partnerships. Our approach is to build strategic networks and promote programs that will help advance our work. Learn more about the causes we’re passionate about and get in touch with us to see how you can get involved.
Education & Outreach
Our recent initiatives have focused on raising money, needed donations, and awareness for two wonderful organizations: Find the Light Foundation AND Youth In Need. MO-CSC is proud to have supported both of these organizations as part of our Pickleball Clinic and Scamble for Youth In Need AND helping support Find The Light Foundation's school supply drive event! We look forward to working with both organizations on future events and appreciate the important work they do in our community.
Thank you, Youth In Need! Thank you Find the Light!
Upcoming Events
Sat, Oct 12St. PetersOct 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSt. Peters, 1320 Triad Center Dr, St Peters, MO 63376, USA
Sun, Oct 13St. PetersOct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMSt. Peters, 1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St Peters, MO 63376, USAOct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMSt. Peters, 1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St Peters, MO 63376, USABring out your best costumes and eat your fill of candy with us at Trunk R' Treat! We'll need a few brave souls to decorate trunks and donate candy so watch the Facebook page for sign-up details! This will take place in the parking lots between the building and the wedding pavilion.
Sat, Oct 26https://mocsc-org-dot-radiant-century-42411Oct 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMhttps://mocsc-org-dot-radiant-century-42411
Fri, Nov 22St. PetersNov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMSt. Peters, 115 McMenamy Rd, St Peters, MO 63376, USANov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMSt. Peters, 115 McMenamy Rd, St Peters, MO 63376, USAGet Ready to Squeak, Scurry, and Cheer: The Ultimate Mouse Race Fundraiser! 🐭 Join us for an evening where the stakes are tiny, but the excitement is HUGE! It’s time to unleash your inner rodent enthusiast at our Mouse Race Fundraiser—the only event where small feet make big impacts!