Ashrei Foundation

Yesterday, our Photo ID Project team joined forces with the St. Louis County Library for another pop-up clinic at the Lewis and Clark Branch, helping North County residents access the identification documents they need.

We're so grateful to the Library for partnering with us to bring these services into the community—and to our incredible volunteers, whose kindness and dedication make it all possible. As one guest so beautifully put it, they're "earth angels." ✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success!

What can local data teach us about immigration enforcement in Missouri?

Last week, Ashrei Foundation hosted an Insights webinar introducing our new Eastern Missouri Immigration Enforcement Data Dashboard and exploring what Hotline data reveals about enforcement trends, detention, access to legal information, and the impact on Missouri families.

We were honored to be joined by Dr. Austin Kocher, one of the nation's leading researchers on immigration enforcement, for a thoughtful conversation about transparency, accountability, and human dignity.
Visit our blog at https://www.ashreifoundation.org/take-action/beyondthenumbers to:
🎥 Watch the full webinar
📊 Explore the Dashboard

📚 Read Dr. Kocher's reflection and much more in his "In Good Company: Nine Immigration Conversations You Might Have Missed This Week" on his substack at https://austinkocher.substack.com/p/in-good-company-nine-immigration

Together, these resources offer important context for understanding what is happening in our communities and why access to reliable local data matters.

What do immigration trends tell us about what's happening in our communities right now—and what can we do about it?

Join us on Friday for the next installment of the Ashrei Insights webinar series featuring Dr. Austin Kocher, a leading researcher and expert on immigration data and enforcement.

Building on the conversation we began during Dr. Kocher's visit to St. Louis in March, this webinar will explore findings from Ashrei's Immigration Data Project, place them in the context of national immigration trends, and identify paths for action and advocacy.

Whether you're an advocate, service provider, policymaker, or community member, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the data shaping today's immigration landscape.

📅 Friday, June 12 | 10:00 a.m. CT
💻 Zoom

Register today and join the conversation: https://conta.cc/3Sr0QJU