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Census 2020 Spotlight
As the Census 2020 approaches, funders, community organizations and individuals are looking for ways to become involved in ensuring a complete and accurate count. A complete count is critical for the state of Missouri, as we will lose approximately $1,300 in federal funds a year, for each individual not counted. More…
Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Needs Assessment Report
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For nearly two years, Marillac Mission Fund has been involved in a funder collaborative, the Missouri Collaborative Against Human Trafficking (MCAHT). One result of this collaborative is a needs assessment “Human Trafficking in Missouri and Metro East St. Louis: Provider Based Needs Assessment and Demographic Snapshot.” Follow the link to download the full report. More…
St. Louis Regional Census Fund
Organizations in the St. Louis region are invited to apply for funds to conduct outreach and education activities that encourage participation in the 2020 Census. Applications are due October 15, 2019. More…
Trip to the Border
Tony Messenger, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, wrote an article on a MMF-funded trip to the border by St. Francis Community Services staff and Saint Louis University Law students. More…
Study on Older Adults and Loneliness
MMF funded a study at Places for People about loneliness and depressive symptoms in middle aged and older adults experiencing serious mental illness. More…