Our pilot program Show Me Healthy Housing continues to expand in size and scope. The effort provides funding to health-related nonprofit agencies for the construction of housing as well as the provision of case management and health care services for their clients. This project is based around the concept of supportive housing, a strategy which…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Z. Stewart Missouri Foundation for Health cstewart@mffh.org New Campaign Features Testimonials from Missourians With Long COVID to Encourage More Vaccinations Statewide LOUIS, MO (January 25, 2022) – With the latest rise in hospitalizations from COVID, Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has launched a statewide campaign spotlighting real Missourians sharing…
Missourians from all backgrounds will have a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest lives. The Foundation will exist in perpetuity in service of all Missourians. We aspire to be a trusted antiracist institution that fairly targets its resources to achieve health equity. Core Values Our core values play an essential role in guiding…
Is my organization eligible to apply? Nonprofit or governmental entities and that meet our general funding guidelines are eligible to apply. Can a fiscal sponsor be used? Yes, applicants may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Does the organization need to be based in Missouri? No, we encourage any organization that meets our eligibility requirements and offers an idea that fits…
In serving 84 counties and the city of St. Louis, MFH listens to communities, invests in systems, and is committed to helping partners cultivate their best ideas. We are a health conversion foundation Our efforts are possible due to charitable proceeds resulting from the conversion of a major health insurance company. We work with health…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daniel Waxler Missouri Foundation for Health (314) 345-5580 dwaxler@mffh.org National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research and MFH Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Study Gun Violence in Missouri As Gun Violence Surges Amid COVID-19 in Missouri and the U.S., the Need for Rigorous Research Intensifies ST. LOUIS, MO (August 4,…
When I think back on the Ferguson Uprising, what really hits me is how painful assimilation can be. I grew up in Jefferson City and by August of 2014, I had pretty much molded myself to fit in. So much so that I didn’t even realize I’d done it. Most of my friends and people…
In moving toward achieving health equity in Missouri and ensuring that its work is focused on breaking down long-standing societal barriers, Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) is announcing an investment of $10 million in St. Louis Community Credit Union’s (SLCCU) Community Impact Deposit program.