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Our upcoming Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15th, at 6:30 pm.

We are delighted to welcome Kate Amick, the Executive Director of Common Ground Community Building, where she leads with compassion and purpose to assist families facing poverty in Jefferson City. She also serves as the board secretary for the Capital City Diaper Bank and is a member of the City of Jefferson's Public Transit Advisory Commission. Additionally, Edwin Cooper, Benevolence Coordinator at Common Ground Community Building, will join us. With nearly 30 years of experience in Missouri state agencies and strong ties to faith-based and community service. Including roles at the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Missouri Housing Development Commission, University of Missouri, and Lincoln University Extension. Edwin also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Salvation Army, Vice President of Housing the Community Jefferson City, and Chair of Project Homeless Connect.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm

Capital City Christian Church, 1608 Swifts Hwy, Room 102

Park In the lower level main parking lot and enter through the double gray doors

Look for our sign!

We were so excited to introduce this new event! One of our survivors had this idea and has worked hard to bring her dream to reality. All of the artwork displayed has been made by fellow local survivors. Sales of artwork went to support survivors and to raise awareness of local human trafficking. Many thanks to Capital Arts for hosting this event and all of the sponsors who have helped make this happen! It was a great success!

June 2025

A group of survivors had the opportunity to meet with the First Lady of Missouri, Claudia Kehoe, to share their stories

Our Sippin' Sev7en Fundraising Event 04/13/25 was a HUGE success!

Many thanks to the bands & musicians that donated their time, food trucks, volunteers, and all the folks that came out to support JC-CATE!

As the legislative session gets Into full swing, JC-CATE Is actively following HB 224, SB 284 and SB 66 by attending hearings and advocating for these bills to pass. Links to each are here for you. If you are ready to create change through the legislative process, we would love for you to join us!

Link to HB 224, Protection of Vulnerable Persons

Modifies provisions relating to human trafficking

Status: Passed the General Laws Committee, 02/13/25

Referred, 02/13/25 to the Rules-Administrative Committee

Voted Do Pass, 02/26/25 by the Rules-Administrative Committee

Link to Senate Companion Bill, SB 284, Modifies provisions relating to the protection of vulnerable persons

Status: Referred, 02/13/25 to the House, Families, Seniors & Health Committee

Link to SB 66, Modifies Provisions Relating to Marriage

Would change the age from 16 to 18 to obtain a marriage license

Status: 02/05/25, vote passed In Senate Families, Seniors & Health Committee

02/20/25, Report on the Senate floor: Passed from the Senate Families, Seniors & Health Committee

02/24/25, On formal Calendar of Senate Bills for Perfection

03/06/25, Bill passed on Senate floor

03/10/25, Second Read In the House

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