Missouri Appleseed

Missouri Appleseed Missouri Appleseed is an independent nonprofit organization. We are one of fifteen independent centers that make up the Appleseed network.

Our network office is located in Washington, DC. For over two decades local Appleseed Centers have championed the rights of society’s most vulnerable populations. Appleseed Centers across North America are dedicated to advancing justice and creating opportunities to help all people build better lives.

Thank you, .S. Bank , for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception! And special thanks to Ted Floros for his advocacy.
06/17/2026

Thank you, .S. Bank , for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception! And special thanks to Ted Floros for his advocacy.

Thank you, , for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception! Special thanks to board members and Jordan Ault for hosting the e...
06/17/2026

Thank you, , for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception! Special thanks to board members and Jordan Ault for hosting the event.

Thank you, AmplifyMO, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!
06/17/2026

Thank you, AmplifyMO, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!

Thank you, Becca, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!Becca Craig is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Focus Partners ...
06/17/2026

Thank you, Becca, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!

Becca Craig is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Focus Partners Wealth in Kansas City, Missouri, where she helps individuals and families navigate financial planning decisions, especially during times of transition. She holds the CFP®, CeFT®, and CSLP® designations and has nearly 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Becca earned her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, with concentrations in political science, economics, and American culture studies. She is a board member of Missouri Appleseed and Lakeside Nature Center and a frequent contributor on financial topics to national media outlets including CNBC, Forbes, NPR, TheStreet, and Retirement Daily.

06/16/2026

ICYMI: Progress at the Capitol and Advocacy Wins!

🗳 Voting Rights Restoration was truly agreed to and finally passed on May 12! Thank you to Rep. Melanie Stinnett and State Senator Kurtis Gregory for their dedication to this bill.

💵 Budget Win! Missouri Appleseed is proud to celebrate the inclusion of funding for doula services in the Missouri Department of Corrections’ budget.

📚Latest Research—Learn more about our Survivors’ Justice Project story banking study, centered on exploring how domestic violence can lead to criminal convictions. Many thanks to women from Keyway: Center for Diversion & Reentry, The Soulfisher Ministries, and A Home for Her for their contributions to this important project.

➕ Fundraising highlights and more!

🗞>> https://mailchi.mp/appleseednetwork/26junenews

Thank you, Christy, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!Christy Engemann serves as Director of Sustainability for Se...
06/15/2026

Thank you, Christy, for sponsoring the Good Apple Reception!

Christy Engemann serves as Director of Sustainability for Seaboard Foods, which lies within the food production and agriculture sector. Her work focuses on translating complex systems—such as supply chains, environmental impacts, and regulatory frameworks—into measurable strategies that improve accountability and long‑term outcomes. She is committed to advancing Missouri Appleseed’s mission to promote justice by strengthening systems, so they are more transparent, equitable, and responsive to the people they impact.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors for making Missouri Appleseed's 7th Annual Good Apple Reception possible! We are grat...
06/15/2026

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making Missouri Appleseed's 7th Annual Good Apple Reception possible! We are grateful for your commitment to our mission and look forward to celebrating our honorees and the work of Missouri Appleseed.

We are proud to honor the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient! The Missouri Mat...
06/10/2026

We are proud to honor the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient!

The Missouri Maternal Health Action Network (MHAN) is a statewide network of mothers with lived experience, service providers, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and strategic partners working together to strengthen systems of care for Missouri mothers, children, and families affected by perinatal substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges.

By elevating lived experience, fostering cross-system collaboration, and advancing community-driven solutions, MHAN works to address barriers to care, strengthen connections across services and supports, and improve maternal and behavioral health outcomes. Together, we are building a more coordinated, person-centered, and family-focused system that supports the health and well-being of Missouri families.

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We are proud to honor Senator Kurtis Gregory as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient!Senator Kurtis Gregory took the oath o...
06/10/2026

We are proud to honor Senator Kurtis Gregory as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient!

Senator Kurtis Gregory took the oath of office on Jan. 8, 2025 and represents the 21st Senatorial District. He previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2020-2024.

Senator Gregory owns a farm alongside his wife, Kella, and his parents, Roger and Ruth. Together, they farm corn and soybeans on 900 acres and custom feed 2,400 pigs for a local family-owned hog operation. Senator Gregory has served on the board of directors for Missouri Corn Growers and is a local delegate for MFA Oil. He is also a member of the Saline County Farm Bureau, Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Senator Gregory received the Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award in 2022 and participated in the Corn Growers inaugural CornRoots Leadership Class in 2013.

Before going back to the farm, Sen. Gregory played on the University of Missouri football team from 2006-2009. He played Left Tackle in 2006 and started 41 straight games at Right Guard from 2007 until he graduated. In 2007, his Tigers beat Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl and finished the season ranked 4th in the nation. In 2008, they beat Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl, and in 2009, he served as team captain. Senator Gregory also had a short stint in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers.

Senator Gregory has been a national pioneer in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation, passing multiple influential bills during his time in the legislature. In 2023, along with SEC Commissioner Greg Sanky, and Condoleezza Rice, Sports Illustrated named him one of the 25 Most Intriguing Suits in College Football.

Born in Blackburn, Missouri, Sen. Gregory currently resides in Marshall with his wife, Kella, and three children, Brook, Landon, and Henley, where they attend Calvary Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Santa Fe R-10 High School in Alma and earned his Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in General Agriculture from the University of Missouri.

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We are proud to honor Representative Melanie Stinnett as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient!Representative Melanie Stinne...
06/09/2026

We are proud to honor Representative Melanie Stinnett as a 2026 Good Apple Award recipient!

Representative Melanie Stinnett is a Springfield leader, former small business owner, healthcare executive, and public servant. As a speech-language pathologist, Melanie spent her career working with children, families, and individuals with disabilities before stepping into public service.

Since being elected in 2022, Melanie has spent her time in the Missouri House focused on practical solutions that strengthen families, expand access to healthcare, support individuals with disabilities, and help people fully participate in their communities. She is known for bringing people together, listening first, and working across differences to solve real problems.

Melanie lives in Springfield with her husband, Nathan, and their two sons.

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