Group to gather at Burlison’s office for protest, school supply drive

JOPLIN, Mo. – Indivisible Joplin and local residents will be gathering at Rep. Eric Burlison’s office to deliver a message advocating for families and children, while also collecting school supplies for local school districts. This event aims to highlight the urgent need for policies that prioritize the well-being of families over the interests of billionaires and corrupt politicians.

“Our families come first, and we refuse to be sacrificed for billionaires,” said Jenna Ehrhardt, a representative of Indivisible Joplin. “We demand an end to the harmful policies passed in the reconciliation bill that will neglect our children, seniors, and communities.”

WHAT:

Families First in Joplin: A Protest and School Supply Drive

WHO:

Indivisible Joplin with 50501 Missouri and concerned citizens

WHEN:

Saturday, July 26th, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Eric Burlison’s District Office, 2727 E 32nd St, Suite 2, Joplin, MO 64804

The local event is being organized as part of the nationwide Families First Campaign. Find more information on the national campaign at www.familiesfirstnow.org.

Indivisible is a nationwide movement driven by a vision of a real democracy of, by, and for the people. The Indivisible movement is a network of thousands of local groups and millions of activists across every state working to build an inclusive democracy by fighting for bold, progressive policies and creating lasting grassroots power.