December 9, 2019 – Faith-Inspired Social Action We welcome Rev. Jim Wallis, Founder, President and Editor-in-Chief of Sojourners, New York Times bestselling author and widely-recognized theologian....

Just for Kids (J4K) Community Conversations are forums designed to introduce our community action tank, Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, to the St. Louis region and amplify Deaconess Foundation’s commitment to Building A Community Just for Kids, advancing the work of child advocates through public policy and racial equity. ...

On October 23, join regional movement builders and business leaders across sectors to examine social and environmental movements that have both succeeded and failed, led by Leslie Crutchfield of Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. This event represents the last of five J4K Community Conversations which bring and have brought national leaders to St. Louis to hold forums designed to activate change...

On Tuesday, August 21, Dr. William C. Bell, a national philanthropic leader joined us in St. Louis to share solutions to improve outcomes for children. Dr. William C. Bell, President and CEO of Casey Family Programs, presented a public forum on Faith Communities and Child Welfare. The forum is a part of a series of forums hosted by Deaconess Center...

Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund and Presidential Medal of Honor recipient, engaged with local and state policymakers, community leaders, Deaconess partners and family as the inaugural speaker in Deaconess’ series of Just for Kids (J4K) Community Conversations....