Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health
Centene (NYSE:CNC), through Home State Health and the Centene Foundation, announced a combined $750,000 in grants to nearly two dozen Missouri organizations.
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Centene (NYSE:CNC), through Home State Health and the Centene Foundation, announced a combined $750,000 in grants to nearly two dozen Missouri organizations. The funding backs community-based programs focused on food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and rural health needs across the state.
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Key Figures
- Combined investment
- $750,000
- Missouri community organizations
- Grant recipients
- Nearly two dozen organizations
- 2026 Missouri grants
- Announcement date
- September 1, 2026
- Grant announcement
Historical Context
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Funding supports community-based programs addressing food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care and rural health across
The funding supports community-based programs focused on food security, housing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and the unique needs of rural communities.
"Across Missouri, community organizations are helping families overcome challenges that directly influence their health and well-being," said Shawn Furey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home State Health. "Whether it's expanding access to healthy food, stable housing, workforce opportunities, healthcare services or support for children and families, these organizations are changing the communities they serve. We are proud to partner with them and invest in programs that strengthen communities and build healthier futures."
2026 Grant Recipients
Organizations receiving funding include:
- AGAPE Community Outreach
- Care to Learn
- Catholic Charities of
Southern Missouri , Inc. - Community Council of
St. Charles - Covenant House Missouri
- Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries
- Every Child's Hope
- Faith Bridge
- Foster Adopt Connect, Inc.
- Foster Care Coalition
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System- KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri, Inc.
- Ozarks Resource Group d/b/a Ozarks Community Health Center
- Pediatric Place, Family First Initiative
Phelps County Regional Medical Center (d/b/a Phelps Health)- Rung Foundation Inc. (d/b/a Rung for Women)
- Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
- Seed
St. Louis - Southeast Missouri Health Network
- St. Francis Hospital Foundation, supporting the needs of Mosaic Medical Center –
Maryville - Swope Health Services
- West Central Community Development Corporation
Grant recipients include those providing critical services for children, youth and families involved in foster care, adoption, kinship care and transitional living programs. Investments in organizations including Covenant House Missouri, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, Every Child's Hope, Faith Bridge, Foster Adopt Connect, Foster Care Coalition and KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri will help expand behavioral health services, strengthen family supports and increase access to resources that promote stability for vulnerable children and families.
The grants also support organizations serving communities throughout urban and rural
"The Centene Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that are creating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive," said Keith Williamson, President of the Centene Foundation. "These organizations know their communities and are developing solutions that can make a lasting difference."
Collectively, these grants represent an investment in healthier communities across the state. By supporting these local organizations, Home State Health and the Centene Foundation are helping advance health equity and create stronger communities throughout the state.
About Home State Health
Home State Health is a
About the Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation, a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives aligned with Centene's mission to remove barriers to wellness and improve health equity through investments in healthcare access, social services and education.
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SOURCE Home State Health
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