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Improving the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit Helps Older Adults in Missouri Remain in Their Homes
Increasing housing values and associated property taxes can price older adults out of the homes they have lived in for decades, separating them from their neighbors and communities. Marillac Mission Fund’s Theory of Change seeks to increase the stability and quality of life for older adults experiencing poverty to continue to live independently, in line with our value of respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life. More…
Telling the Stories of Our Community
Humans of St. Louis shares first-person stories and photographic portraits, featuring people and places throughout St. Louis. Many of the stories they tell are of people served by MMF collaborative partners, such as St. Louis City Senior Fund, MICA Project, Missouri Foundation for Health, Forward through Ferguson, and more. More…
MMF FY2020 Impact Dashboard
The MMF Impact Dashboard for grants covering the time period of November 2019-April 2021 is now available. Despite the myriad of challenges brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic in FY20, MMF grant-funded agencies demonstrated resolve and resilience as they navigated the unprecedented service environment. Our hope is that this Dashboard reflects some of their triumphs. More…
Grantee Spotlight: Eye Thrive
Pivoting an inherently in-person service amidst a global pandemic is no easy feat, but Eye Thrive has shown that with some innovation, guidance, and support from funders like Marillac Mission Fund, anything is possible. More…
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…