Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom
@jobsandfreedom.bsky.social
Nonprofit legal center representing low-wage workers in Missouri. Fighting back against abusive landlords, mistreatment by employers, & predatory businesses.
816-278-1344
Linktr.ee/jobsandfreedom
816-278-1344
Linktr.ee/jobsandfreedom
JOIN OUR TEAM! DEFEND WORKER AND TENANT RIGHTS! ✊
While experience in these specific areas of litigation is not required for this position, applicant must have rich litigation experience, preferably ten+ years.
Competitive pay and benefits.
More info: bit.ly/hcjf_careers
While experience in these specific areas of litigation is not required for this position, applicant must have rich litigation experience, preferably ten+ years.
Competitive pay and benefits.
More info: bit.ly/hcjf_careers
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
JOIN OUR TEAM! DEFEND WORKER AND TENANT RIGHTS! ✊
While experience in these specific areas of litigation is not required for this position, applicant must have rich litigation experience, preferably ten+ years.
Competitive pay and benefits.
More info: bit.ly/hcjf_careers
While experience in these specific areas of litigation is not required for this position, applicant must have rich litigation experience, preferably ten+ years.
Competitive pay and benefits.
More info: bit.ly/hcjf_careers
🔥 SUPPORT WORKER POWER PROJECT. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
With your support, Heartland Center’s legal services are available to all low-wage workers, regardless of immigration status or type of employment. We will continue to enforce the rights of immigrant, gig economy, part-time, and full-time workers.
With your support, Heartland Center’s legal services are available to all low-wage workers, regardless of immigration status or type of employment. We will continue to enforce the rights of immigrant, gig economy, part-time, and full-time workers.
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🔥 SUPPORT WORKER POWER PROJECT. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
With your support, Heartland Center’s legal services are available to all low-wage workers, regardless of immigration status or type of employment. We will continue to enforce the rights of immigrant, gig economy, part-time, and full-time workers.
With your support, Heartland Center’s legal services are available to all low-wage workers, regardless of immigration status or type of employment. We will continue to enforce the rights of immigrant, gig economy, part-time, and full-time workers.
In honor of Giving Tuesday, WE HAVE SWAG.
Every dollar goes to support low-wage workers and tenants as they fight for systemic change in the courtrooms and on the streets.
🔗 GET YOUR HOLIDAY SWAG TODAY. AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025. LINK IN BIO.
Every dollar goes to support low-wage workers and tenants as they fight for systemic change in the courtrooms and on the streets.
🔗 GET YOUR HOLIDAY SWAG TODAY. AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025. LINK IN BIO.
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In honor of Giving Tuesday, WE HAVE SWAG.
Every dollar goes to support low-wage workers and tenants as they fight for systemic change in the courtrooms and on the streets.
🔗 GET YOUR HOLIDAY SWAG TODAY. AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025. LINK IN BIO.
Every dollar goes to support low-wage workers and tenants as they fight for systemic change in the courtrooms and on the streets.
🔗 GET YOUR HOLIDAY SWAG TODAY. AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025. LINK IN BIO.
🔥 SUPPORT HEARTLAND’S GIVING DRIVE. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
As it gets harder and harder to survive, workers are standing up for better wages. Heartland is addressing this crisis by hiring another bilingual attorney and a highly experienced litigation director.
As it gets harder and harder to survive, workers are standing up for better wages. Heartland is addressing this crisis by hiring another bilingual attorney and a highly experienced litigation director.
December 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🔥 SUPPORT HEARTLAND’S GIVING DRIVE. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
As it gets harder and harder to survive, workers are standing up for better wages. Heartland is addressing this crisis by hiring another bilingual attorney and a highly experienced litigation director.
As it gets harder and harder to survive, workers are standing up for better wages. Heartland is addressing this crisis by hiring another bilingual attorney and a highly experienced litigation director.
💥 TENANT VICTORY: RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM. 💥
KJ successfully fought her eviction with Right To Counsel, a program that guarantees full-scope representation and covers all tenants facing eviction, regardless of income.
Support RTC today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive).
KJ successfully fought her eviction with Right To Counsel, a program that guarantees full-scope representation and covers all tenants facing eviction, regardless of income.
Support RTC today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive).
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
💥 TENANT VICTORY: RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM. 💥
KJ successfully fought her eviction with Right To Counsel, a program that guarantees full-scope representation and covers all tenants facing eviction, regardless of income.
Support RTC today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive).
KJ successfully fought her eviction with Right To Counsel, a program that guarantees full-scope representation and covers all tenants facing eviction, regardless of income.
Support RTC today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive).
Remembering Charlesetta Lockette-Johnson (1962 - 2025).
We are saddened to share the recent passing of Charlesetta Lockette, tenant leader and fierce advocate of her community.
We are saddened to share the recent passing of Charlesetta Lockette, tenant leader and fierce advocate of her community.
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Remembering Charlesetta Lockette-Johnson (1962 - 2025).
We are saddened to share the recent passing of Charlesetta Lockette, tenant leader and fierce advocate of her community.
We are saddened to share the recent passing of Charlesetta Lockette, tenant leader and fierce advocate of her community.
🔥 SUPPORT HEARTLAND'S GIVING DRIVE. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
Since the passing of Right to Counsel legislation in 2022, Heartland has kept 93% of represented tenants in their homes. With the approaching winter, it is even more urgent to ensure our team is fully staffed.
Since the passing of Right to Counsel legislation in 2022, Heartland has kept 93% of represented tenants in their homes. With the approaching winter, it is even more urgent to ensure our team is fully staffed.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🔥 SUPPORT HEARTLAND'S GIVING DRIVE. LINK IN BIO. 🔥
Since the passing of Right to Counsel legislation in 2022, Heartland has kept 93% of represented tenants in their homes. With the approaching winter, it is even more urgent to ensure our team is fully staffed.
Since the passing of Right to Counsel legislation in 2022, Heartland has kept 93% of represented tenants in their homes. With the approaching winter, it is even more urgent to ensure our team is fully staffed.
This year, Heartland is expanding its reach by adding another attorney to our team. As more and more Americans lose employment and fall into crisis, we are stepping up our game.
🔗 Please support this work by making a donation today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate
🔗 Please support this work by making a donation today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate
November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This year, Heartland is expanding its reach by adding another attorney to our team. As more and more Americans lose employment and fall into crisis, we are stepping up our game.
🔗 Please support this work by making a donation today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate
🔗 Please support this work by making a donation today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate
🔥 With your support and participation, workers and tenants at Heartland have had an incredibly busy 2025. 🔥
When authoritarianism threatens workers and tenants, we must give it our all.
🔗 Join us in our mission by donating today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive)
When authoritarianism threatens workers and tenants, we must give it our all.
🔗 Join us in our mission by donating today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive)
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🔥 With your support and participation, workers and tenants at Heartland have had an incredibly busy 2025. 🔥
When authoritarianism threatens workers and tenants, we must give it our all.
🔗 Join us in our mission by donating today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive)
When authoritarianism threatens workers and tenants, we must give it our all.
🔗 Join us in our mission by donating today: bit.ly/hcjf_donate (case sensitive)
Repost: @mojwjva.bsky.social
Tell Springfield City Council it’s time for fair play in Springfield at the link in @mojwjva.bsky.social bio!
#PeopleOverPACs #FairPlaySpringfield
Tell Springfield City Council it’s time for fair play in Springfield at the link in @mojwjva.bsky.social bio!
#PeopleOverPACs #FairPlaySpringfield
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Repost: @mojwjva.bsky.social
Tell Springfield City Council it’s time for fair play in Springfield at the link in @mojwjva.bsky.social bio!
#PeopleOverPACs #FairPlaySpringfield
Tell Springfield City Council it’s time for fair play in Springfield at the link in @mojwjva.bsky.social bio!
#PeopleOverPACs #FairPlaySpringfield
Repost from @springfieldtenantsunite
‼️WE WON!‼️ Last night, City Council UNANIMOUSLY passed Springfield’s first rental licensing and inspection program, our Healthy Homes Guarantee pilot!
‼️WE WON!‼️ Last night, City Council UNANIMOUSLY passed Springfield’s first rental licensing and inspection program, our Healthy Homes Guarantee pilot!
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Repost from @springfieldtenantsunite
‼️WE WON!‼️ Last night, City Council UNANIMOUSLY passed Springfield’s first rental licensing and inspection program, our Healthy Homes Guarantee pilot!
‼️WE WON!‼️ Last night, City Council UNANIMOUSLY passed Springfield’s first rental licensing and inspection program, our Healthy Homes Guarantee pilot!
Please join us for Leonard Zeskind's Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2 PM at Congregation Beth Torah (Overland Park, KS). Scan QR code to register.
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Please join us for Leonard Zeskind's Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2 PM at Congregation Beth Torah (Overland Park, KS). Scan QR code to register.
Why do working people rely heavily on food stamps?
Because the multi-billion dollar industries they work for pay poverty wages. It's that simple.
Because the multi-billion dollar industries they work for pay poverty wages. It's that simple.
October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Why do working people rely heavily on food stamps?
Because the multi-billion dollar industries they work for pay poverty wages. It's that simple.
Because the multi-billion dollar industries they work for pay poverty wages. It's that simple.
repost from @moworkers.org
We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳
We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
repost from @moworkers.org
We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳
We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳
💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.
No Kings 2.0 Rally saw millions of Americans protest in a time of great reckoning. It is our civic duty to stand up against a corrupt government profiting off the pain of the people who make up the fabric of its society.
October 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
No Kings 2.0 Rally saw millions of Americans protest in a time of great reckoning. It is our civic duty to stand up against a corrupt government profiting off the pain of the people who make up the fabric of its society.
Last Friday, Stonegate Meadows tenants packed the courtroom and testified in an essential hearing to hold previous and current property managers accountable for inhabitable conditions.
Read KCTV5's article, written by Sarah Motter, to learn more: bit.ly/3IYuzpr
Read KCTV5's article, written by Sarah Motter, to learn more: bit.ly/3IYuzpr
October 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last Friday, Stonegate Meadows tenants packed the courtroom and testified in an essential hearing to hold previous and current property managers accountable for inhabitable conditions.
Read KCTV5's article, written by Sarah Motter, to learn more: bit.ly/3IYuzpr
Read KCTV5's article, written by Sarah Motter, to learn more: bit.ly/3IYuzpr
✊🏿 What: No Kings 2.0 Mass Rally to Protect and Advance Democracy
✊🏽 When: Saturday, October 18th - 2:00pm
✊🏻 Where: Mill Creek Park - 4646 Mill Creek Parkway KCMO 64112 (near the horse fountain at Cleaver and Broadway)
🇺🇲 Who: WE THE PEOPLE
✊🏽 When: Saturday, October 18th - 2:00pm
✊🏻 Where: Mill Creek Park - 4646 Mill Creek Parkway KCMO 64112 (near the horse fountain at Cleaver and Broadway)
🇺🇲 Who: WE THE PEOPLE
October 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
✊🏿 What: No Kings 2.0 Mass Rally to Protect and Advance Democracy
✊🏽 When: Saturday, October 18th - 2:00pm
✊🏻 Where: Mill Creek Park - 4646 Mill Creek Parkway KCMO 64112 (near the horse fountain at Cleaver and Broadway)
🇺🇲 Who: WE THE PEOPLE
✊🏽 When: Saturday, October 18th - 2:00pm
✊🏻 Where: Mill Creek Park - 4646 Mill Creek Parkway KCMO 64112 (near the horse fountain at Cleaver and Broadway)
🇺🇲 Who: WE THE PEOPLE
Former and current Stonegate tenants have teamed up with The Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom to fight for justice after experiencing collapsing ceilings, flooding, infestations, and more.
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Former and current Stonegate tenants have teamed up with The Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom to fight for justice after experiencing collapsing ceilings, flooding, infestations, and more.
Roosevelt Price is a family man: he has a life partner, Michelle Williams, and 3 children. They love watching movies, playing board games, and cooking together. Price says, “In order to have a strong family, you have to have a strong home; a safe place where your family can actually be together.”
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Roosevelt Price is a family man: he has a life partner, Michelle Williams, and 3 children. They love watching movies, playing board games, and cooking together. Price says, “In order to have a strong family, you have to have a strong home; a safe place where your family can actually be together.”
Charlesetta Lockett moved into Stonegate Meadows in 2018. She moved there to take care of and be close to Nathaniel Johnson, who would eventually become her life partner and husband. But, both of them had problems in their apartments.
October 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Charlesetta Lockett moved into Stonegate Meadows in 2018. She moved there to take care of and be close to Nathaniel Johnson, who would eventually become her life partner and husband. But, both of them had problems in their apartments.
💥 BREAKING 💥 Current and former residents of Stonegate Meadows Apartments speak after testifying in pivotal class action hearing.
A win could lead to MAJOR improvements in a 366-unit affordable apartment complex located on the east side of Kansas City.
A win could lead to MAJOR improvements in a 366-unit affordable apartment complex located on the east side of Kansas City.
October 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
💥 BREAKING 💥 Current and former residents of Stonegate Meadows Apartments speak after testifying in pivotal class action hearing.
A win could lead to MAJOR improvements in a 366-unit affordable apartment complex located on the east side of Kansas City.
A win could lead to MAJOR improvements in a 366-unit affordable apartment complex located on the east side of Kansas City.
Yesterday, Springfield’s Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union had their first hearing in their class-action lawsuit to keep their affordable housing and their communities intact!
October 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Yesterday, Springfield’s Rosewood-Cedarwood Tenant Union had their first hearing in their class-action lawsuit to keep their affordable housing and their communities intact!
repost from @moworkers.org and @standup_kc
Applications for the Movement Builders Bootcamp (Oct 11 and 12) closes THIS FRIDAY -- and they are nearing capacity!
To apply, please visit bit.ly/mwcmovementbuilders
Applications for the Movement Builders Bootcamp (Oct 11 and 12) closes THIS FRIDAY -- and they are nearing capacity!
To apply, please visit bit.ly/mwcmovementbuilders
October 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
repost from @moworkers.org and @standup_kc
Applications for the Movement Builders Bootcamp (Oct 11 and 12) closes THIS FRIDAY -- and they are nearing capacity!
To apply, please visit bit.ly/mwcmovementbuilders
Applications for the Movement Builders Bootcamp (Oct 11 and 12) closes THIS FRIDAY -- and they are nearing capacity!
To apply, please visit bit.ly/mwcmovementbuilders