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Changemaking Now, a collection of Missouri Foundation for Health stories
Changemaking Now is a collection of Foundation stories that highlight our commitment to achieving health equity in Missouri
The Right Questions With the Right People – Firearm Injury & Death Research in Missouri
As a country we are overwhelmed with news about firearm injury and death.
In July 2020, in response to calls from Missouri stakeholders for data connected to firearm-related beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors within the state, MFH commissioned the Missouri Firearms Survey. After hearing from more than 1,000 Missouri adults, five reports examining different aspects of the data were created in partnership with the University of Michigan.
Last Call to Gather Signatures to #EndTheBanMO!
Time is almost up to gather signatures for the ballot initiative that would end MO’s abortion ban and make sure all Missourians have the power to make their own personal health care decisions without interference from out-of-touch politicians.
Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with ‘ballot candy’ reinstated
Check out this article from the Missouri Independent: Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with ‘ballot candy’ reinstated
Food Pantry Donations Needed
The Client Choice Food Pantry located at the Hub needs your support with food item donations. Help us feed our community!
Missouri Firearms Survey Results Now Available
The results of a statewide survey about firearms in Missouri are now available, covering a range of topics including firearm suicide beliefs and practices, perceptions and storage practices, background checks, and more.
Protect DEI Education in MO
Consider this invitation from MO Budget Project to submit online testimony to ensure MO institutions can implement trainings, teachings and strategies around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Phone Support Volunteers for Pregnant People
Apply by Feb. 13 to become a Talkline Advocate with All Options, where you can provide open-hearted, judgment-free counseling and support via telephone to pregnant people from across the United States and Canada.
Missouri abortion ballot effort raises more than $1 million in first day of launch
Check out this article from the Missouri Independent: Missouri abortion ballot effort raises more than $1 million in first day of launch
Testimony Needed: Jan. 23
Bills designed to gut MO’s long-standing initiative process and end majority rule are up for public hearing in #MOLEG on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 10:30am. Join MOVPC at the Capitol to testify or submit testimony online to urge lawmakers to protect Direct Democracy in MO!
Abortion-rights coalition launches campaign to put amendment on Missouri ballot
Check out this article published in the Missouri Independent: Abortion-rights coalition launches campaign to put amendment on Missouri ballot
Provide hospitality this winter
Help provide hospitality this winter! Stock the hospitality room with supplies from our new Amazon Wish List, sponsor the room for a week or a month, start a recurring donation to cover the cost of some of the items we use frequently, make a one-time contribution, or volunteer (training tomorrow!). We need YOU!
MOVPC update on the near week-long photo ID trial
MO Voter Protection Coalition provides a brief update on the near week-long photo ID trial that concluded in Jefferson City just before Thanksgiving
Trial over Missouri’s new voter photo ID law begins in Jefferson City
The St. Louis Post Dispatch covered the first day of Missouri’s photo ID lawsuit, challenging the measures enacted by the legislature under HB 1878 in 2022.
Jay Ashcroft to appeal abortion ballot summary ruling to Missouri Supreme Court
Check out this article published in the Missouri Independent: “Jay Ashcroft to appeal abortion ballot summary ruling to Missouri Supreme Court”
Abortion rights won big on the ballot in Ohio. But in Missouri, advocates remain divided
Check out this article published in the Missouri Independent: “Abortion rights won big on the ballot in Ohio. But in Missouri, advocates remain divided”
Tell MOleg: Protect the Will of the People!
The Missouri Senate is currently debating HJR43 - one of the dozens of bills designed to destroy the initiative petition process. Email your senator now & tell them to protect the will of the people!
The Fate of Medication Abortion
Join Pro-Choice Missouri in the fight for the right to control your own body, life and future. Pro-Choice Missouri will continue to fight for liberated abortion access and reproductive freedom because Missourians deserve MORE.
Hands Off STL Lobby Day
On Wednesday, March 29, Action St. Louis Power Project will hold a #HandsOffSTL Lobby Day with partner organizations: ArchCity Defenders, Freedom Community Center (FCC), Black Men Build STL, Faith For Justice, Missouri Jobs With Justice, Missouri Workers Center, and ProChoice Missouri.
Call Your Senator - Protect the will of the people!
Join our partners at MO Jobs With Justice: Call your senator now and tell them to protect the will of the people!