Missouri Foundation For Health
Founder
Missouri Foundation for Health is building a more equitable future through collaboration, convening, knowledge sharing, and strategic investment. Working in partnership with communities and nonprofits, MFH is transforming systems to eliminate inequities within all aspects of health and addressing the social and economic factors that shape health outcomes. Our mission is to eliminate underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive.
Gun Violence Initiative, Washington University in St. Louis Institute for Public Health
Lead Partner
Launched in 2015, the Gun Violence Initiative addresses the burgeoning public health issue of death and injury as a result of gun violence. Washington University was one of the first educational institutions to launch a community-focused violence prevention initiative using a public health approach.
Community Health Commission of Missouri
Core Partner
CHCM is a Missouri-based organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by promoting equity-centered, trauma-informed care. Our mission is to ensure that all community members have access to affordable, available, accommodating and acceptable healthcare and resources, particularly those historically marginalized or underserved.
Center for Criminal and Juvenile Justice Priorities, University of Missouri School of Social Work
Core Partner
CCJJP is an interdisciplinary center of scholars and community stakeholders committed to creating and disseminating research, education, and training for practitioners, policy makers, people with lived experience, and people at risk of justice involvement.
St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission
Core Partner
St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission works to reduce violent crime in the region by promoting and advocating for coordinated, well-resourced policies, support systems, and interventions among area governments, institutions and agencies that serve individuals and families most at risk of violent crime.