Missouri State ID Access Coalition 2025 Individual Membership Agreement

Our Mission

Photo identification is essential to building the lives we envision for ourselves. Many Missourians face barriers to getting government issued photo IDs and cannot access basic resources, meet immediate needs and exercise fundamental rights. The Missouri State ID Access Coalition is committed to removing barriers, ensuring that all Missourians can access accurate state-issued photo identification in order to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our Values

Access–We recognize the value that a state ID and its underlying documents provide, and we support the right of all people to have valid and accurate ID documents.

Collaboration–We are stronger advocates when we work together and approach the work and the community with hope and optimism.

Dignity–We believe every human being has the same inherent value and we treat all people with respect, high regard, and esteem.

Equity–We seek to ensure that all people have the resources and opportunities needed to succeed and we are committed to identifying and dismantling oppressive and racist systems.

Inclusion– We recognize the benefit of many different lived experiences and perspectives, and we will intentionally create safe and welcoming spaces so that people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives can engage in the work.

Eligibility

Coalition Membership is open to individuals, groups, or organizations who recognize the need for state-issued photo identification for all Missourians and are committed to removing systemic barriers. Membership is free and open to anyone who shares the Coalition’s values and is ready to help change the ID landscape in Missouri.

 

Benefits

As a member of the Coalition, you are guaranteed the following benefits:

1. Amplify Your Advocacy: Join a unified voice advocating for ID access for all Missourians. We’ll represent our shared interests and keep you informed on our work to move the Coalition’s goals forward.
2. Join a Collective Network: Connect with a diverse community of organizations and advocates with similar interests and goals. Coalition membership offers opportunities to build partnerships, exchange ideas, and collaborate on initiatives.
3. Influence Strategic Direction: Help shape the Coalition’s advocacy priorities and strategies, and join committee work to lead or contribute to these initiatives.
4. Elevate Your Visibility and Recognition: Members are regularly invited to share their work and will be featured in the Coalition’s publications, website, and social media. You will also have the opportunity to present at events and amplify your work.
5. Stay Informed with Timely Updates and Alerts: Members receive regular updates on policy developments, legislative actions, and opportunities to engage in advocacy opportunities.
6. Build Capacity with Access to Free Resources and Ongoing Education: Receive complimentary access to the annual statewide ID Access Summit, along with advocacy, networking and education events. Members will gain access to research, data, toolkits, and other resources that empower your advocacy efforts and deepen your understanding of key issues in ID access.

 
Expectations

As a member of the Coalition, you commit to the following expectations:

1. Timely Communication: Respond to communications on and ensure clear communication between yourself or your organization, and the Coalition.
2. Monthly Meeting Attendance and Coalition Participation: Attend more than half of the monthly Coalition meetings throughout the year. Members are strongly encouraged to join at least one committee to help move the work forward.
3. Sustaining the Coalition: Actively contribute to sustaining the work of the Coalition by sharing ideas and expertise, engaging in Coalition activities, or supporting resource development.
4. Fostering Community: Participate in building and sustaining a sense of community amongst members and ensure that the work is life-giving to the fullest extent possible.