Deaconess supports policy development, advocacy, and organizing efforts for the well-being of children and families in the metropolitan region, including Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. The foundation seeks to address significant civic infrastructure, resource, and power gaps inhibiting child and family health through collaborative initiatives.
The Deaconess Nursing Scholarship Program focuses on honoring the nursing heritage of the Deaconess mission by providing financial support to local students with demonstrated financial need. This initiative, in partnership with the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and the St. Louis American Foundation, aims to alleviate financial barriers for students pursuing nursing, thereby contributing to the improved health of the community through well-educated nurses.