Marillac Mission Fund News

Marillac Mission Fund Welcomes New Staff

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0000

Marillac Mission Fund welcomes Lucinda Perry Jones as Director of Partnerships & Organizational Development.

Public Charge Rule Hurts Immigrants

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:51:00 +0000

A recent article from Migration Policy Institute summarizes the proposed rule and history of public charge in immigration law. The Trump administration is proposing to change how the federal government assesses who should be barred from getting a green card or immigrating to the United States because they are likely to become a “public charge.” This term has been in U.S. immigration law for more than a century and has generally meant someone who is mainly reliant on the government for basic needs. Please see the linked article for further information on these potential changes.

Daughters of Charity Statement on Immigration Enforcement

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000

Daughters of Charity Statement on Immigration Enforcement

New Improved Economic Mobility Research

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:06:00 +0000

Recently published research from Raj Chetty with Opportunity Insights at Harvard shows that a public housing program helped kids escape poverty — by changing who they befriended.

The Economic Case for Investing in Healthy Aging

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0000

Investing $1 annually in healthy aging interventions can yield $3 in economic and healthcare benefits in the United States—and potentially in other countries.

Spring FY26 grant cycles open now

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000

The Spring FY26 responsive and consultant-led capacity building cycles are now open in our online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Reach out to MMF staff with any questions.

Pope Leo's Statements on Immigration

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:06:00 +0000

Pope Leo recently made public statements which reinforced the Catholic Social Teaching that every human being has a right to exist and live a dignified life.

NCOA Report on Poverty and Aging

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:01:00 +0000

The latest report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and LeadingAge LTSS Center @ UMass Boston reveals a stark reality: Older adults with the fewest financial resources die, on average, nine years earlier than those with the greatest wealth.

Opportunity Insights Features Marillac Mission Fund

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:27:00 +0000

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.

Grantee Spotlight: Women in Charge

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:56:00 +0000

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.

Grantee Spotlight: The Covering House

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:14:00 +0000

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.

Fall FY26 Cycle open now

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:19:00 +0000

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.

Remembering Pope Francis and Grateful for Pope Leo

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:59:00 +0000

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.

Aging documentaries on PBS

Thu, 22 May 2025 22:02:00 +0000

PBS has several documentaries related to aging that may be of interest to Marillac Mission Fund grantees, some of which directly involved MMF grantee partners in the production. Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Going Your Way is a Nine PBS documentary that focuses on the personal, medical, and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care. My Mama Joe: Hope & Help tells the story of caring for an older adult with dementia. And Caregiving, produced by Bradley Cooper, tells the challenges and joys of paid and unpaid caregiving in America.

Supporting Older Adults' Basic Needs

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000

Justice in Aging has put together a Fact Sheet and Issue Brief about federal programs that help older adults meet their basic needs: health care, income, housing, and food. These programs make it possible for older adults to live healthy and independently.

Government Funding Cuts Put Nonprofits at Risk

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:59:00 +0000

Nonprofits are the cornerstone of vibrant, resilient communities, providing day-to-day services and critical supports when disasters strike. In communities nationwide, nonprofits provide groceries, meals, and shelter to people experiencing housing and food insecurity. They take care of the young and the elderly, run suicide prevention hotlines and intervention services, and provide job training. Nonprofits organize after-school tutoring programs and manage free and low-cost medical clinics in rural, suburban, and urban communities. They help people gather, share stories, and organize community groups.

Immigration Policy Tracking Project

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:47:00 +0000

The Immigration Policy Tracking Project catalogues every known Trump administration immigration policy, attaches the source documents, and highlights all new policies. Entries are organized by date and subject, searchable by key terms, filtered by 1.0 and 2.0 terms, and continually updated to report on current status. IPTP is a project of Professor Lucas Guttentag working with Stanford and Yale law students and supported by a team of leading national immigration experts.

Missouri Investments in Residents Have Eroded

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:18:00 +0000

A number of tax changes made over the last decade have resulted in an inadequate, upside-down tax system that shifts the costs to hardworking Missouri families while the wealthy and out-of-state corporations pay less than their fair share for public services, depriving our state of the revenue needed to support thriving communities in Missouri.

Grantee Spotlight- Mission: St. Louis

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:57:00 +0000

Mission: St. Louis has been a funded partner of Marillac Mission Fund since 2010. This funded partner impact story tells more about their services.

How the Reconciliation Bill Impacts Those we Serve

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:27:00 +0000

With the recent reconciliation bill that passed, we provide resources that help explain the potential impact of cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and increases in funding for immigration enforcement.