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Getting Help When We Need It: The Net Benefit
It was a stark headline – “Despite strong economy, many Americans struggling to get by” – according to the article and a new report by the Urban Institute, nearly 40 percent of American families had trouble meeting one of their basic needs last year. Today an increasing number of our families and neighbors need help.…
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The Net Benefit
Note: This campaign is part of the legacy work showcased on our website and is no longer active. Our first Foundation-led communications campaign. Through this work we shared #TheNetBenefit of our health and social safety net and how we’re all better off when our families, friends, and neighbors have what they need to live healthy,…
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Health Equity Fund
The Health Equity Fund supports organizations working to ensure all Missourians have a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest lives by changing systems that create barriers to health. Formerly the Opportunity Fund, the Health Equity Fund, invests in bold, community-driven work that addresses the root causes of health inequities. We know that health…
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Foundation Joins Community Partners in Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) has allocated $500,000 in emergency funds to support ongoing tornado response and recovery efforts. The funds will go to organizations that are engaged in relief efforts in order to amplify their impact.
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MFH Unveils The Spark Prize, Five Recipients Receive $200K to Fuel Their Health Equity Leadership Journeys
MFH has announced the five inaugural recipients of The Spark Prize, a bold new award investing in Missourians who are leading transformative work to improve health and well-being in Missouri. Each winner will receive $200,000 in unrestricted funding to support their leadership and vision. The Spark Prize awards differ from traditional grants because they are…
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Legislative District Snapshots (2025)
We’re pleased to release Legislative District Snapshots for most of Missouri’s Senate and House districts. These infographics were created to be an educational and advocacy tool with Missouri’s General Assembly. Our snapshots highlight data for specific districts (when available) and statewide information about uninsured populations, Medicaid, food insecurity, digital access, firearm violence, and child care…
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Cuts to Medicaid Affect All Missourians
The U.S. Congress is currently at work on a budget to set future tax and spending policy. As the House and Senate quickly work through the process (leaders have targeted Memorial Day to complete the measure) it’s important to understand what’s at stake – the very future of Medicaid as we know it. The extension…
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Missouri Foundation for Health and The Marshall Project Announce New Missouri-Based Health and Justice Newsroom
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) and The Marshall Project are collaborating to establish The Marshall Project – St. Louis, a new nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing in-depth reporting on Missouri’s legal system. In addressing various social determinants of health and the significant impact the justice system has on health outcomes for marginalized communities — including…
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Missourians Share Common Vision for Healthier Communities
In the final report from this year’s Speak Up MO public opinion poll, Missourians express strong support for effective ways to strengthen their communities and foster healthier environments. When asked to rank the importance of various factors for making a community healthy, the majority of participants identified each factor as either “extremely important” or “very…
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Funding Opportunities
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Missourians Agree That an Economy That Supports Families is Key to Health and Well-Being in the Third Speak Up MO Report
As Missourians head to the polls today, new insights from the third Speak Up MO report underscore how essential economic stability is to the health and well-being of communities across the state.
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Medical Debt Shouldn’t Haunt Your Health
When you go to the doctor, you shouldn’t be more afraid of the bill than the diagnosis. Unfortunately, that was the situation for my family. As a child, the crushing impact of medical bills shaped my health and our entire way of life. Now, as a health policy strategist at Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH),…