ASHREI FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
To empower and activate the St. Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty.
About This Cause
“Ashrei,” is a Hebrew word from the Book of Psalms that means “forward.” Our work is to move our community forward on the path towards abolishing all systems of economic exclusion and oppression, to a future where all people may live with dignity, justice and freedom. Founded by Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation and building upon established relationships of trust, the work of Ashrei will be to deepen the social justice work of the faith community and leverage resources that are not available to houses of worship. The Ashrei Foundation imagines a just Missouri where the way we look, where we are from, or who we define ourselves to be does not limit our access to quality and affordable healthcare, education, housing, technology, and economic stability. Ashrei exists to empower and activate the St. Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty. Launched just 2 months after the Ashrei Foundation began operations in May 2022, the North City Photo ID Project is Ashrei's flagship program. Through this, Ashrei offers assistance to people who live in St. Louis by offering guidance on the process of applying for a Missouri non-driver non-real photo identification card, including acquiring the required documentation. For many people, this means obtaining a certified copy of their birth certificate. The Ashrei Foundation will also cover the cost of obtaining this kind of ID and a birth certificate issued anywhere in the United States. In addition to access to the ballot in Missouri, having valid photo identification and a birth certificate increase access to other services and basic human needs, including: rent, employment, banking/credit, health insurance, public benefits, and more. Access is power.