Join us as we kick off Freedom Summer STL on Juneteenth!

When: Wednesday, June 19 from 11am to 3pm. Doors open at 10:30.

Where: Fairground Park, near Kossuth & Grand

For more information on attending or volunteering, contact the event hosts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehiMbui1enjbaAkn2lBZymMYhIunBvejOlp4YamlDRhii77A/viewform

The Juneteenth Kickoff to Freedom Summer STL is a joint celebration with Saint John’s United Church of Christ (The Beloved Community), Faith for Justice, and Freedom Arts & Education Center.

The following will be provided:

• Voter Registration

• Voter Rights Information

• Trainings on Abolition, Civics, Expungement, Housing Rights, and Voting

• Resource Fair Including a table hosted by the Ashrei Foundation. To volunteer for the Ashrei table, click here.

• Legal Services*

  • Expungement – Lawyers will try to assess criminal records to determine your eligibility for expungement, assist with completing court forms if you are eligible and able to represent yourself, or walk you through an application for legal services if you may need more representation.

  • Housing – Lawyers will assess your housing-related legal needs, provide advice (if possible) based on those needs, and counsel those dealing with poor housing conditions.

  • Pro Se Guides & Materials – Additional legal resources and materials will be available.

*None of the consultations with lawyers mean that you will be guaranteed legal representation at or after the event