Postcard People portal

How to be a postcard person:

  • Pick up a postcard pack at an Ashrei event or meeting, or at our office at The Hub (3000 Prairie Ave. 63107) during a weekly Thursday Photo ID Clinic, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. If you need to pick up a pack, email info@ashreifoundation.org to make arrangements.

  • Visit the Postcard People Portal for messaging that aligns with Ashrei’s mission and value and addresses for postcard target recipients.

  • Stamp and mail the postcards (Need postcard stamps? Order here!)

  • Log your work in our Postcard People Project Tracker.

SAVE Act

  • Purpose:

    The SAVE Act, introduced in Congress in 2025, would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote — despite the fact that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote.

    While it may sound reasonable, the bill would create new barriers for millions of eligible voters. Driver’s licenses (including REAL IDs) and military IDs would not be enough. Many Americans — especially women who have changed their names, seniors, rural voters, tribal citizens, service members, natural disaster survivors, and voters of color — could face significant hurdles simply to register.

    The SAVE Act is a dangerous step toward voter suppression that would make it harder, not safer, for eligible Americans to participate in our democracy.

    Send a postcard to your senator, urging them to vote NO! 

  • Postcard Template:

    Dear Senator [NAME],

    My name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [CITY], MO [ZIP]. I urge you to vote NO on the SAVE Act and protect the voting rights of all eligible U.S. citizens.

    Millions of Americans do not have easy access to citizenship documents, and many already face barriers to obtaining ID. The SAVE Act would create unnecessary new obstacles to voting — even though it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote.

    We don’t need more barriers to the ballot. Focus on real issues facing our communities: education, housing, healthcare, the environment, and the economy.

    Please stand up for voters and oppose the SAVE Act.

  • Missouri U.S. Senators Mailing Addresses:

    Josh Hawley, 381 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510

    Eric Schmitt, 404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510

  • Don’t forget to log your work in our Postcard People Project Tracker!

    2.25.26

ICE and 287 (G) in Missouri

  • Purpose:

    The 287(g) program allows local police to partner with ICE, effectively turning officers into immigration agents. This creates a direct pipeline from routine traffic stops to detention and deportation. In Missouri, 82% of calls to the STL Rapid Response Hotline about people in ICE custody began with a local police arrest — and 90% of those began with racial profiling during traffic stops.

    The program diverts local law enforcement from public safety priorities, drains resources, and has led to costly constitutional rights violations — including the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens. Studies show 287(g) harms public safety by making immigrant communities afraid to call police.

    Missouri had zero 287(g) agreements in 2024. By January 2026, there were 44 statewide following a gubernatorial executive order.

    Urge Governor Kehoe to end 287(g) agreements in Missouri and protect due process and constitutional rights for all.

  • Postcard Template:

    Dear Governor Kehoe,

    My name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [CITY], MO [ZIP]. I urge you to end 287(g) agreements in Missouri and protect the constitutional and civil rights of all Missourians.

    These agreements push our neighbors into detention and deportation — even though most people detained by ICE in Missouri have no criminal record.

    287(g) diverts local law enforcement from community safety, increases racial disparities, and undermines due process. Our communities are stronger and safer when constitutional rights are upheld for everyone.

    Please take action to end 287(g) agreements in our state.

  • Missouri Governor mailing address:

    Governor Mike Kehoe, P.O. Box 720, Jefferson City, MO 65102

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    2.25.26

The fight for Missouri ID accessibility

  • Purpose:

Missourians who are homebound or live with severe physical disabilities who cannot physically visit a license office, obtaining a photo ID is a major barrier to these things and much more.The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has recently cooperated with our Missouri State ID Access Coalition to help with individual cases. However, there is no public-facing way for a homebound individual to request these accommodations directly from the state.

To fix this systemic gap, the Missouri State ID Access Coalition sent a formal letter of request to DOR Director Trish Vincent outlining a clear path toward modern digital accessibility and compliance. You can read the full letter and more here: https://www.ashreifoundation.org/take-action/dorletter

Urge Director Vincent to create clear pathways for homebound Missourians to access government issued photo ID.

  • Postcard Template:

Dear Director Vincent,

A buried email address and ad-hoc processes are not enough. Please update the DOR website to include a prominent, public accommodation portal and a dedicated clear phone number for homebound Missourians. Our neighbors deserve direct access, not a system of "extreme case" exceptions.

Respectfully,

[Name]

  • DOR Director mailing address:

Director Trish Vincent, Missouri Department of Revenue, PO Box 311, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0311

Don’t forget to log your work in our Postcard People Project Tracker!

important postcard project info:

The Ashrei team is working hard to create postcard advocacy opportunities that align with our mission, values, and current work. We ask that Ashrei branded postcards are used only for the messaging prescribed for the postcard project.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we are strictly prohibited by the IRS from participating in or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. This includes, but is not limited to, making contributions to political campaigns, endorsing candidates, or using organization resources for partisan activities. Violations can result in the revocation of tax-exempt status and excise taxes.

Questions? Email info@ashreifoundation.org.

Thank you for joining us in protecting the integrity of the Ashrei Foundation!