Category Archives: Our Issues

News about the issues GRO works on

GRO Represents at 2011 NPA Conference

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

NPA groups showed those on and around capitol hill what democracy looks like!  Click on the link below… GRO LEADERS MARCHED FORTH TO WASHINGTON DC

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GRO Celebrates ACA 1st Birthday!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

ACA One Year Anniversary! GRO’s HC Reform 1st Birthday Parties Central Missouri Celebrates Health Care Reform’s 1st Birthday! Cupcakes and Thanks to McCaskill –Less Friendly Visit with Luetkemeyer March 21, 2011 – Columbia, Missouri – GRO – Grass Roots Organizing … Continue reading →

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GRO Money Matters Newsletter

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

GRO VITA Site Final Newsletter 2011

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Public Meeting: People Fighting Back Against Predatory Lending

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

Public Meeting! When Creditors are Predators

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When Creditors are Predators Education Materials

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

In case you are looking!  Here is some valuable info about personal finance that GRO and the University of Missouri provide during the tax season and more! Plus if you want more info from MU Extension here is the link … Continue reading →

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GRO Teams with National People’s Action in Report Release

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

REPORT FINDS PAYDAY LENDING SHOPS IN MISSOURI TARGET COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AT THREE TIMES THE RATE African Americans homeowners suffered an 88% decrease in overall home refinance loans while White homeowners experienced a 12% increase As we celebrate the accomplishments … Continue reading →

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FREE TAX PREP!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

Get Your Taxes Prepared for FREE! GRO – Grass Roots Organizing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 304 E. Breckenridge St, Mexico, MO 573-581-9596 IRS Trained Volunteers Hours of Operation January 22, to April 15, 2011 §        Mondays,      4:00 – 8:00 … Continue reading →

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GRO 2011 Priorities Meeting

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

2011 January Priority Setting Mtg Thursday, January 20, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8:30  p.m. GRO Outreach Office 611 N. Garth, Columbia

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Save Vital Jobs & Services!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Missourians’ lifelines are threatened. The hours and times to access Family Support workers have been reduced. There are five job seekers for every available job opening that is posted. November 30, 2010 the unemployed worker who reached their 26 week … Continue reading →

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2011 Winter/Spring Internships!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

GRO – Grass Roots Organizing 2011 Winter/Spring Internship Announcement GRO – Grass Roots Organizing is a central Missouri based, state and national reaching, social-justice nonprofit membership organization.  The mission is to create a grassroots voice to win economic justice and … Continue reading →

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