PROMO Missouri

PROMO is Missouri's statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation — the primary political and legal resource for queer Missourians navigating a state legislature that has frequently been hostile to LGBTQ+ rights. The organisation works across Missouri's major cities, with a significant presence in both St. Louis and Kansas City, and focuses on legislative advocacy, voter education, coalition building, and community support. PROMO's work is particularly important in the Missouri context: the state has often been a battleground for LGBTQ+ rights, with conservative rural districts holding significant legislative power and urban LGBTQ+ communities requiring organised advocacy to defend and advance their interests. For LGBTQ+ visitors to St. Louis who want to understand the political context of queer life in Missouri, or for those who want to support the organisations doing advocacy work in the state, PROMO is the primary resource. The organisation also maintains a presence at PrideFest St. Louis each June and serves as a connector between the city's LGBTQ+ community and the statewide political landscape.