Changemaking Now is a collection of Foundation stories that highlight our commitment to achieving health equity 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.

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.

Check out this article from the Missouri Independent: Missouri House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with ‘ballot candy’ reinstated

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.

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.

Check out this article from the Missouri Independent: Missouri abortion ballot effort raises more than $1 million in first day of launch

MO Voter Protection Coalition provides a brief update on the near week-long photo ID trial that concluded in Jefferson City just before Thanksgiving

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.

Check out this article published in the Missouri Independent: “Jay Ashcroft to appeal abortion ballot summary ruling to Missouri Supreme Court”

Check out this article published in the Missouri Independent: “Abortion rights won big on the ballot in Ohio. But in Missouri, advocates remain divided”

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!

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.