Liberation in 7 Generations. Investing in organizing, advocacy & policy change for community well-being with a focus on health justice & social justice.
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In Deaconess Foundation's January eNewsletter, President & CEO Bethany Johnson-Javois offers a healing balm as we move forward in this season of uncertainty in Minneapolis and throughout our nation. Read her full piece in the January eNewsletter here: ow.ly/Upjj50Y6s3W.
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This Friday is the last day to apply for our Policy Campaign Grants! Organizations that operate within the Deaconess Foundation footprint of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois can learn more and apply here: ow.ly/VlyZ50Y1pLe. #funding #grants #applications #apply #RFP
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Our Policy Campaign Grant cycle is open until 1/30 and may support: efforts which advance public policy advocacy, expansion of organizing capacity to respond to the legislative landscape, or initiatives that are well-positioned to advance policy change. deaconess.org/funding-opport….
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Only a few more weeks remain to apply for our Policy Campaign Grants! The grants offer up to $100,000 in general operating support for timely and urgent issue-based campaigns. Interested organizations can learn more and apply here: ow.ly/r9Xb50XTK4y. #funding #grants #RFP
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31 Dec 2025
Our President and CEO, Bethany Johnson-Javois, recently wrote a piece that was featured in @StLouisAmerican. She explores lessons that can be learned from Naomi in the book of Ruth and how these lessons can be applied as the year comes to a close. ow.ly/GnNs50XJK55
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29 Dec 2025
January 30th is the deadline to apply for our Policy Campaign Grants which offer up to $100,000 in general operating support for timely issue-based campaigns that advance public policy through voter engagement, civic activation, and community organizing. ow.ly/NgHZ50XGvAx.
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25 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas from the team at Deaconess Foundation! We are wishing our entire community a joyful, restful, and restorative holiday season and Winter Sabbath. We look forward to continuing our work with our partners in the new year. #MerryChristmas #holiday #holidayseason #joy
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23 Dec 2025
The Request for Proposals for our Policy Campaign Grants is open through January 30th. These grants offer up to $100,000 in general operating support for timely and urgent issue-based campaigns. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/9CYq50XGsR4. #grants #apply #RFP
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17 Dec 2025
Our Policy Campaign Grant cycle closes on January 30th. The grants may support efforts advancing coordinated local or state public policy advocacy and the expansion of organizing capacity to respond to the evolving legislative and electoral landscape. ow.ly/4sec50XGpZb
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16 Dec 2025
In Deaconess Foundation's most recent eNewsletter, President & CEO Bethany Johnson-Javois invites us to take a moment to realign our hearts and relationships in anticipation of the year ahead. Read her full piece in the December eNewsletter here: deaconess.org/december-newsl…
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15 Dec 2025
Starting today, Deaconess Center will be closed for our Winter Sabbath. Learn more about our convening hours here: ow.ly/JrNW50XuYlq
#DeaconessCenter #stlouis #stl #missouri #illinois
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10 Dec 2025
Deaconess Foundation awarded $450,000 in grant funds to organizations supporting seniors and young people through its Seniors Community Fund and NextGen Grantmakers in partnership with @chcmissouri and @vcrstl. Learn more about the grant recipients here: ow.ly/7Xxn50XGo0U.
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9 Dec 2025
Deaconess Center will be closed December 15 to January 15 for our Winter Sabbath. Learn more about our convening hours here: ow.ly/JrNW50XuYlq
#DeaconessCenter #stlouis #stl #missouri #illinois
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8 Dec 2025
The RFP is open for our Policy Campaign Grants which offer up to $100,000 in general operating support for timely issue-based campaigns. These grants are designed to infuse resources into grassroots infrastructure at critical moments in campaign cycles. ow.ly/G3LE50XFSOw
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4 Dec 2025
The future of the St. Louis Housing Eviction Law Program is uncertain after receiving just a fraction of its proposed funding in its first year. Advocates are calling for full funding for the program from the City. Learn more from @stlpublicradio here: ow.ly/O9AA50XAkuA.
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3 Dec 2025
Deaconess Center will be closed December 15 to January 15 for our Winter Sabbath. Learn more about our convening hours here: ow.ly/JrNW50XuYlq
#DeaconessCenter #stlouis #stl #missouri #illinois
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2 Dec 2025
Our RFP is now open for our Policy Campaign Grants! These grants offer up to $100,000 for timely and urgent issue-based campaigns that advance public policy through voter engagement, civic activation, and community organizing. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/HhNN50XATgh.
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1 Dec 2025
Last month, we gathered for the Annual Meeting of our board. We shared how our strategic approach has come to life over the past year and celebrated the vibrant intergenerational learnings from the Seniors Community Fund and NextGen Grantmakers. Thank you to all who joined us!
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7 Nov 2025
Calling all unbought and unbossed women and non-binary leaders in Metro-East.
If you’ve ever thought about running for office, this is your moment.
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