Missouri Foundation for Health

The rising cost of living, access to affordable health care, and drug and alcohol use are some of Missourians most pressing concerns. What do you think are the biggest problems facing our state? Share your thoughts in the comments and check out Speak Up MO to hear what other Missourians are saying. https://ow.ly/2KCk50T8B3j

Before it was overturned, the law forbade #Missouri police from enforcing federal gun laws that lacked an equivalent state law.

Missourians most often describe their community as safe and welcoming. How would you describe your community? Let us know in the comments. Curious what else Missourians are saying about our state? Learn more from Speak Up MO. https://ow.ly/QZj550T31m8

We listened, learned, and leveled up! Check out our new blog to see how your feedback is shaping our future. https://ow.ly/zaqp50T21tQ #CenterForEffectivePhilanthropy #ContinuousLearning

This is the final day of our storytelling series "10 Years Later: Reflections from the Ferguson Uprising." Today’s story examines the cyclical nature of our shared fight against injustice and how a community’s response to tragedy shapes how we move forward together. Hear from our President and CEO Dr. Dwayne Proctor in his blog "The Path to Justice Winds Through Ferguson." This article was originally published by the St. Louis Business Journal https://lnkd.in/gQX2JBxB

#Abortion access will be on the ballot this November in #Missouri. The Right to Reproductive Freedom amendment (amendment 3) would re-legalize abortion in the state.

The Ferguson Uprising ignited difficult conversations that continue to resonate today. In our latest blog for the “10 Years Later: Reflections from the Ferguson Uprising” series, Jaimee Buddemeyer shares her reflections on these challenging discussions and their lasting impact. Discover her story here: https://lnkd.in/gCCyveJ7

Today’s “10 Years Later: Reflections from the Ferguson Uprising” blog explores how different police encounters can look depending on race. We invite you to use this blog to launch conversations in your network about the disparities in police treatment and how they prevent us from achieving health equity. https://lnkd.in/ghEvz3-V

Today’s 10 Years Later: Reflections from the Ferguson Uprising blog explores how the events of 2014 have influenced career paths and professional choices. Have you had a chance to reflect on your own experiences? We invite you to read the latest post and think about how this pivotal event may have shaped your journey. Read the new blog by Senior Strategist Katie Kauffman here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8ehjV2 Share your story in the comments below.

Today, we're honored to launch our new storytelling project: 10 Years Later, Reflections from the Ferguson Uprising. Each day, we’ll share personal reflections from our staff, exploring how the aftermath of Mike Brown Jr.’s death impacted their lives and work. We are starting the series with a collection of staff poems. We recognize that art plays a crucial role in fostering expression, conversation, and connection—key elements in building a healthier Missouri for everyone. We hope these pieces spark meaningful conversations about the lasting impact of this pivotal moment in history and its relevance to our ongoing journey to achieve health equity. Flames of Hope by Miriam Stevens, Program Assistant – A poem capturing raw emotions and hope after the Ferguson Uprising. https://lnkd.in/gs2ARxiE Dear History Teacher by Arkayla Tenney-Howard, Senior Communications Strategist – A poem inspired by learning about social justice through art and activism. https://lnkd.in/g7CmtW-4 Kindled in Ferguson by Jessie Daugherty, Community Liaison Southwest – A poem exploring systemic racism through the lends of an ally. https://lnkd.in/gt9B7zr3 Check our comments for links to the full stories. #FergusonUprising #HealthEquity #Storytelling #ArtInActivism #MissouriHealth