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Aging in Missouri: An Overview of State Services & Funding

The Missouri Budget Project recently published a comprehensive report and interactive budget tracker to provide an overview of state programs serving older adults and people living with disabilities in Missouri, with a specific focus on the adequacy of state funding to support these programs. More…


Human Trafficking Digital Media Toolkits and Standards of Care Available

The Missouri Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation (CATE) has released Digital Media Toolkits for individuals, community members, and organizations to share the findings of the 2019 Needs Assessment and the Strategic Plan for the purpose of community awareness, fundraising, legislative advocacy around human trafficking. They have also released a Standards of Care document to inform services while minimizing harm. More…


CoverSTL Launched to House Medicaid Expansion Efforts

In collaboration with Homegrown STL, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and St. Louis University, the Regional Health Commission has launched CoverSTL, an initiative developed to coordinate Medicaid expansion outreach efforts across the region. The CoverSTL page features the RHC’s Medicaid Expansion HelpLine, a step-by-step application video, and a map of Medicaid application assistance locations across St. Louis City and County. More…


Property Tax Relief for Older Adults in Missouri

Increasing housing values and associated property taxes can have a devastating impact on older adults in Missouri. This report by the Missouri Budget Project offers five key recommendations to provide property tax relief to older adults in Missouri. 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…