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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. More…
Grantee Spotlight: Women in Charge
Started in 2022, Women in Charge’s "Pathways to Integration: Community English Language Program" provides free, individualized ESL instruction to adult immigrants in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The program offers flexible small group or one-on-one sessions, delivered at the WIC office, local libraries, or online, and tailored to specific student priorities, whether it's navigating doctor's appointments, understanding children's school communications, or preparing for job interviews. More…
Grantee Spotlight: The Covering House
The Covering House has been a Marillac Mission Fund grantee since 2014. They provide refuge and restoration, using the least restrictive environment for sexually exploited and trafficked children and teens, providing safety, dignity, and freedom, utilizing top-level staffing and oversight. More…
Fall FY26 Cycle open now
The Fall FY2026 grant application cycle for Marillac Mission Fund is open now! Applications for Responsive or Capacity Building grants are due August 1, 2025. More…
Remembering Pope Francis and Grateful for Pope Leo
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. As a ministry of the Catholic church, we mourn the loss of his leadership but take comfort in the knowledge of his eternal rest through the love and sacrifice of Jesus. With gratitude for the life and witness of Pope Francis, we pray now, “Go, good and faithful servant, to your eternal reward!” At the same time, we welcome Pope Leo to carry on Pope Francis' legacy of mercy, compassion, care for immigrants, and living out the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our work. More…