Regional and National Initiatives

Clark Fox Family Foundation
Funding the future of St. Louis through education, community initiatives, and economic development.

Deaconess Foundation
Strengthening the region’s capability to achieve positive outcomes for children and youth through collaborative engagement that has long-term impact on the health and well-being of children.

Empower Missouri
Advocating for the well-being of all Missourians through civic leadership, education, and research.

FOCUS St. Louis
Preparing diverse leaders to work cooperatively for a thriving St. Louis region through experience-based leadership training, civic issue education and public engagement initiatives.

For the Sake of All
Working to improve the health of all people by eliminating racial inequities that stifle our region’s growth.

Forward through Ferguson
Leading the St. Louis region on a path toward Racial Equity through collaborative, unflinching, and community-driven principles that guided the Ferguson Commission.

Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
Cultivating informed and actively engaged citizens.

Grand Challenges for Social Work
Championing social progress powered by science; led by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Home Grown STL
Building regional capacity in St. Louis City and County to better serve and foster the positive development of young black males ages 12-29.

Missouri Children’s Leadership Council
Unifying statewide child advocacy efforts to assure that Missouri’s public policy supports broad child and youth well-being, as well as the welfare of children and youth who are at risk because of poverty, abuse/neglect, or other risk factors.

Ready by 21 St. Louis
Improving outcomes for children and youth throughout the St.Louis region by facilitating the alignment of policy, practice, and investment.