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Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging is a multi-sector initiative with a goal that all Missourians, regardless of age or ability, will have access to person-centered programs and services necessary to help them age in their environment of choice and in a safe and healthy manner. Meetings will be held across the state in February/March 2024 to gather feedback from local individuals who know about issues and needs in their communities. These in-person town hall-style events are open to anyone who wants to influence the direction of the state when it comes to aging in Missouri. More…

The experience of being and becoming older differs substantially based on one’s race, ethnicity, and gender. These two articles further explore the issues of aging and equity, or lack thereof. More…

In order to give organizations plenty of time to work on applications before the busy end-of-year fundraising season, MMF has opened the Spring FY24 grant cycle two weeks early. Applications will be due by Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:59pm. Please reach out to MMF staff with any questions. More…

The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri (CAC-NEMO) serves child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and children who witness violence. Since opening their doors in 2000, CAC staff and community partners have been the front-line responders to reports of child abuse. More…

Empower Missouri is again offering their virtual Advocacy 101 training on Thursday, September 7th - with three sessions to choose from focused on each of their priority issue areas. You will learn about the legislative process in Missouri as well as policy implications in the areas of either affordable housing, food security, or criminal legal reform. More…