JOIN MOWHA

The Association is only as strong as its members.
add your voice to our effort to strengthen Missouri affordable housing. 

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Membership Benefits

- Free events occurring quarterly during the year (i.e., policy events, lobby days, membership lunches/happy hours, etc)  - Discounted admission to annual conference, which offers excellent opportunities for networking and discussion of future projects   
- A unified voice for the affordable housing community in our state Capitol through our best-in-class lobbying firm - Programs to facilitate access to legislative leaders and other key policymakers
- Weekly e-mail updates during legislative session and periodic updates out of session 
- Same-day response on legislative matters if questions arise 
- Action alerts at critical times to help members mobilize support in key legislative districts 
- Strategic counsel for members navigating the program application processes 
- Streamlined communication with staff at the Department of Economic Development (DED) and MHDC 
- Network of support and contacts in the affordable housing and political worlds across Missouri 
- Connections to those best equipped to provide technical assistance with affordable housing project application

 

As a member of the Association, an organization or individual is welcome to:

1) Participate in the activities of the Association

2) Bring issues of particular interest to the attention of the Board

3) Share advocacy information within your sphere of influence

 

Association annual membership dueS are outlined below:

Tier I: Cornerstone Member: $5,000 - Large multi-state firms

Tier II: Sustaining Member: $2,500 - Mid-size to large firms

Tier III: Sponsoring Member: $1,500 - Small to mid-size firms; large non-profits

Tier IV: General Member: $750 - Small firms (typically single member); mid-sized non-profits

Tier V: Emerging Member: $250 - Small non-profits

Membership Payment


CHECKS ARE PAYABLE TO MISSOURI WORKFORCE HOUSING ASSOCIATION AND CAN BE SENT TO:

MOWHA
c/o Jeff Smith
5380 Magnolia
St. Louis, MO 63139
 

Please use the form below to confirm membership tier with executive director Jeff Smith

 

Contributions or gifts to the Missouri Workforce Housing Association (MOWHA) are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes.  They may, however, be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of MOWHA's lobbying activities.  MOWHA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your dues attributable to lobbying is 10%.