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Issues

The movement for LGBT equality is relatively young when viewed through the lens of other social justice causes such as the civil rights movement in the 1950s & 1960s or the women's suffrage movement at the turn of the last century. PROMO celebrates the advancements made over the last 25 years of our organizational history, including Missouri passing the first inclusive Hate Crimes Law in the nation in 1999. As we continue this work at the local, state, and federal level, we hope to have your help and support in those efforts.

Local

While PROMO works to create statewide change, we recognize that the needs for each region are very different; therefore, PROMO has staff in 3 separate offices, each covering separate regions of the state. Regional staff not only works toward statewide legislative protections, but also municipal protections in each region. PROMO's local work is broken down into 5 regions. Please click on your region to learn about the work PROMO is doing in your area and how you can contact your regional PROMO staff.

Want to know how Missouri compares to other states? Here is a snapshot of nondiscrimination ordinances in the United States.

Health

Eliminating LGBT health disparities and enhancing efforts to improve LGBT health are necessary to ensure that LGBT individuals can lead long, healthy lives. The many benefits of addressing health concerns and reducing disparities include:

• Reductions in disease transmission and progression
• Increased mental and physical well-being
• Reduced health care costs
• Increased longevity

Good health is part of what equality for LGBT people really means. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us almost fifty years ago that “of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Safe Schools

How can all students be protected from bullying in Missouri schools?

Nondiscrimination

Did you know you can be fired for being gay in Missouri?

Relationship Recognition

How does Missouri recognize your relationship?

Recent Action Alerts

"Don't Say Gay" Bill -- Speak Out! 20 Apr, 12

Safe Schools Act 24 Nov, 11

Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) 24 Nov, 11

Saint Louis County Nondiscrimination 16 Nov, 11

Springfield Nondiscrimination 10 Nov, 11

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Contact PROMO

PROMO Fund

3701 Lindell Blvd, Suite 161 Saint Louis, MO 63108

Tel:(314) 862 4900
E-mail: promo(at)promoonline.org

[ Click Here for All Offices ]

PROMO is Missouri's statewide organization advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality through legislative action, electoral politics, grassroots organizing, and community education. We identify LGBT rights supporters, educate them on the issues, give them the tools and the confidence to participate in the political process, and get results. PROMO's goals are to help LGBT Missourians create a supportive and visible community, become active in the democratic process, and work for their equal protection under the law. We build community awareness and grassroots support for LGBT equality and increase civic participation of LGBT Missourians.