Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH)

06/11/2026

Removing barriers for people living with disabilities improves life for all of us. Learn more in our latest issue of Changemaking Now.

https://ow.ly/qo2w50Z7KTm

06/09/2026

Every parent deserves the opportunity for a healthy pregnancy, a safe birth, and a strong start for their family. But Black mothers in Missouri continue to face significant disparities in maternal health outcomes.

To help advance solutions and support community-led change, MFH invites Black-led and Black-serving organizations that support the well-being of Black mothers, birthing people, and their families to apply for funding.

Creating healthier outcomes for Black mothers requires addressing the conditions that shape health before, during, and after pregnancy. That means strengthening systems, policies, and community supports that help families thrive.

Learn more and apply:

This request for applications invites Black-led and Black-serving organizations that support the well-being of Black birthing people and mothers and their families to apply for funding. Organizations serving diverse populations are also welcome to apply if they can demonstrate a clear and meaningful...

06/05/2026

A slave pen in the heart of downtown St. Louis – Reclaiming the memory of a place we can’t afford to forget.

Learn more in our latest issue of Changemaking Now.

https://ow.ly/5MaX50Z7KPT

06/01/2026

We are proud to announce the MFH Creator Fellowship — a six-month program for Missouri-based creators who want to dig deeper into the issues that impact health and wellbeing in their communities and share what they learn with a broader audience.

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend, expert training, and a built-in community of creators. They’ll work and learn together, using their communications skills to help Missourians better understand topics like access to food, health care, affordable housing, good jobs, safe communities, clean air and water, or structural barriers like racism and discrimination, which impact health and wellbeing in deep ways.

Know someone who should apply? Tag them in the comments or share this post with them.

📅 Apply by July 3 here: https://mffh.org/the-foundation/funding-and-research/apply-for-our-inaugural-mfh-creator-fellowship/

05/28/2026

In light of the consistent threats that faces in Missouri and nationally, it's refreshing to see some positive progress.
Public sentiment is clear - people from across the political spectrum support broad, affordable access to birth control.

The Missouri Legislature approved a healthcare bill that will allow anyone in Missouri prescribed oral contraceptives to pick up a 12-month supply.

05/27/2026

Join us for the launch of ComNetwork ST. LOUIS — a new local gathering for communication professionals across nonprofits, foundations, consulting, and beyond.

This inaugural meetup is all about building relationships, exchanging ideas, and learning from one another in a relaxed environment over drinks and snacks (on us). Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just starting in your career, you’re welcome here. And feel free to bring a friend!

ComNetwork ST.LOUIS is part of The Communications Network’s growing community of local groups across the country, with a focus on creating meaningful connections right here in the STL metro area. No membership required. No pressure to join. Just good conversation and good people.

Register today:

Join us for the launch of ComNetwork ST. LOUIS, a place for communication professionals to connect and share ideas.

05/26/2026

Forward Through Ferguson is hosting a Racial Healing + Justice Fund Kickoff on Wednesday, June 10 at 6-8 p.m. at Northside Movement Center (5939 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63147). Register for this free event: https://rb.gy/eb8jxe.

The kickoff will celebrate the selection of tornado recovery grantees by the Community Governance Board, discuss the future of the Fund, and share next steps for getting involved.

05/13/2026

The latest Speak Up MO findings highlight the top concerns facing Missourians and unsurprisingly, cost of living continues to dominate. Nearly 7 in 10 respondents rated the cost of health care as an “extremely” or “very serious” problem.

As the 2026 Missouri legislative session winds down this week, there is an important question to consider: How well did policymakers respond to the concerns Missourians are raising every day?

From the affordability of care to the rising cost of essentials, these findings underscore the real pressures families are navigating across our state. Listening to Missourians’ experiences and translating those concerns into meaningful policy solutions is essential to building a healthier Missouri where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Read more in our latest blog: https://mffh.org/news/what-missourians-are-telling-us-about-the-cost-of-care/

05/12/2026

Our prevention partner, Jolie Foreman of Shelby County Cares , shares what it was like to be interviewed nationally for 60 Minutes, and offers some tips for anyone engaged public health advocacy.

If someone had told Jolie Foreman that one day she would be speaking on a televised broadcast to 10 million viewers, she wouldn’t have believed them. The topic, firearm su***de, can be overwhelming even in private conversations, let alone on a national platform. “Two years ago I couldn’t hardl...

05/06/2026

More coverage of the latest survey from our The Right Time initiative.

The survey of Missourians ages 18 to 35 found widespread support for birth control, with 85% of those polled in favor of “access to all methods.”