Deaconess Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in St. Louis, MO, that focuses on investing in organizing, advocacy, and policy change in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. They provide funding opportunities and partnership enhancement to support community organizations working towards racial equity and liberation. Deaconess Foundation recognizes the interconnectedness of systemic issues and aims to address the challenges faced by under-resourced communities through holistic approaches.
They support and learn from leading community organizations in the region, such as Rustic Roots Sanctuary, Beyond Housing, and Dutchtown South Community Corporation, that are dedicated to neighborhood vitality, housing stabilization, and real estate development. Deaconess Foundation also offers open grant opportunities and engages in initiatives related to aging equity, community first response training, and migrant justice work.
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