Rooted in Charism.
Designed for Stability.
Focused on Impact.

CPPS Mission Fund

The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon Mission Fund is supporting MMF focus areas, with an emphasis on immigrants.

What We Fund

Our focus areas for grants, geographic footprint, and methods of providing funds.

The Grant Process

How to apply for a grant and what you need to consider before you apply

Daughters of Charity Statement on Immigration Enforcement

Marillac Mission Fund's roots are with the Daughters of Charity, who recently released a profound statement on immigration enforcement:

"As Daughters of Charity our mission is to serve those who are most in need, thus we cannot be silent in the face of the violence that is being inflicted on communities across our nation through inhumane immigration enforcement. We witness firsthand its resulting suffering and fear."

The full statement is linked here. It was also featured and published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch as a half-page ad on February 8, 2026, in addition to other newspapers nationwide. 

Palliative Care - 1.jpg

Economic Case for Investing in Healthy Aging

New research from the McKinsey Health Institute shows that investing $1 annually in healthy aging interventions can yield $3 in economic and healthcare benefits in the United States—and potentially in other countries.
opportunity insights

New Improved Economic Mobility Research

Recently published research from Raj Chetty with Opportunity Insights at Harvard shows that a public housing program helped kids escape poverty — by changing who they befriended. St. Louis Magazine, through its Economic Mobility Lab in partnership with the James S. McDonnell Foundation, also published a story highlighting how this has worked locally.

Top News

  • Feb 11, 2026, 10:51 AM Public Charge Rule Hurts Immigrants

    A recent article from Migration Policy Institute summarizes the proposed rule and history of public charge in immigration law. The Trump administration is proposing to change how the federal government assesses who should be barred from getting a green card or immigrating to the United States because they are likely to become a “public charge.” This term has been in U.S. immigration law for more than a century and has generally meant someone who is mainly reliant on the government for basic needs. Please see the linked article for further information on these potential changes.

  • Aug 12, 2025, 11:27 AM Opportunity Insights Features Marillac Mission Fund

    The mission of Opportunity Insights (OI) is to identify barriers to economic opportunity and inform scalable solutions that will empower people throughout the United States to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes. They accomplish this mission by conducting interdisciplinary, big data research on the determinants of economic opportunity and translating this research to accessible and relevant public goods to support scalable policy change. They recently featured Marillac Mission Fund in a report on how communities across the country are using the research to drive impact.

  • Mar 11, 2025, 9:59 AM Government Funding Cuts Put Nonprofits at Risk

    Nonprofits are the cornerstone of vibrant, resilient communities, providing day-to-day services and critical supports when disasters strike. In communities nationwide, nonprofits provide groceries, meals, and shelter to people experiencing housing and food insecurity. They take care of the young and the elderly, run suicide prevention hotlines and intervention services, and provide job training. Nonprofits organize after-school tutoring programs and manage free and low-cost medical clinics in rural, suburban, and urban communities. They help people gather, share stories, and organize community groups.

All News