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Fall 2024 & Beyond: Funder Resources for Disaster Response
Fall 2024 & Beyond: Funder Resources for Disaster Response The complex havoc wrought by these North American storms is still being tabulated, and the devastation to life and property is expected to be historic. Early estimates indicate each may be a $50 billion disaster, an stunning threshold reached by eight storms in the last 45…
Read MoreA Decade “Post-Ferguson”
A Decade “Post Ferguson” On the heels of a contentious election cycle and in the midst of transitioning global dynamics (that doesn’t sound familiar at…), Missouri-born Maya Angelou delivered a powerful message during the 1993 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. Her poem, On the Pulse of Morning, confronted what had been and offered hope for what could…
Read MoreAmeren Aids Veterans and Military Families
Ameren Aids Veterans and Military Families Ameren Missouri announced an additional $200,000 to help active-duty military, veterans and their families when they face challenges paying their energy bills. These funds are available through United Way 211. Since launching in 2018, the Ameren Missouri Veterans Fund has assisted more than 650 veteran and military families, totaling…
Read MoreFinal Report on ‘KC Strong Fund’
United Way of Greater Kansas City released a final report last month detailing recipients, donors, and process used behind the KC Strong Fund. More than 4,000 donors — ranging from individuals to large corporations — fueled the $2 million Fund which was established to aid recovery following the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally shooting. Twenty victims and…
Read MoreJFed Supports Early Childhood
Jewish Federation of St. Louis joined the second cohort of cities to roll out ElevatEd, the initiative to address the critical shortage of early childcare teachers. The first cohort impacted 48 schools and recruited nearly 100 educators in the cities of Boston, Massachusetts; Denver-Boulder, Colorado; East Bay, California; Houston, Texas; and Long Island, New York. In St.…
Read MoreFunders Visit Buffalo, MO
Funders Visit Buffalo, MO Funders Visit Buffalo, MO for Philanthropy Missouri’s First Rural Community Site Visits Philanthropy Missouri (PhilMO) hosted its first rural community site visits in Buffalo, Missouri, as part of the 2nd annual Rural Philanthropy Summit held on May 7-8, 2024, in Springfield. The learning experience was designed to help funder-participants grow in…
Read MoreA New Way of Doing Business
The Corporate Racial Equity Alliance invites public feedback (through Oct. 31) on the draft Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership, developed through extensive research and input from over 500 stakeholders. The report is intended to facilitate public feedback on standards to promote and support the improved sustainability performance of U.S. businesses related to social issues, including advancing equity…
Read More2024 Show-Me Philanthropy Conference & Annual Meeting
2024 Show-Me Philanthropy Conference & Annual Meeting Philanthropy Missouri (PhilMO) convened grantmakers from across Missouri for its 2nd annual statewide conference and annual meeting, Show-Me Philanthropy: Bridging Divides on Thursday, January 25, and Friday, January 26, at the Delmar DivINe in St. Louis. More than 90 individuals participated from across the state including representatives from…
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