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The Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City, MO, dedicated to empowering low-wage workers and advocating for a racially and economically just society. They provide no-cost legal advice and representation to tenants facing eviction, support movements to improve wages and working conditions, and handle employment and consumer cases on behalf of low-wage workers. The Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is the region's only organization actively empowering workers with the tools they need to fight back when their rights are violated. Through their tenant toolkits, legal services, and support for social justice movements, they strive to create opportunities for workers to learn and exercise their rights, realize their collective power, and develop leadership skills.Generated from the website

The Midwest Innocence Project (MIP) is dedicated to freeing innocent individuals from prison for crimes they did not commit, while also providing support and empowerment for those post-release. Their mission extends across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, collaborating with pro bono lawyers, law students, and various partners to promote community healing and equitable justice. Founded to address and undo wrongful convictions, MIP's operations include investigating claims of innocence, conducting public outreach, and offering social services to innocent individuals both before and after their release. Through advocacy and systemic change, the organization strives to prevent wrongful convictions and support the fight for justice. Generated from the website