The Women's Auxiliary Foundation offers grants and challenge grants to St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation's core mission is to uphold the dignity and honor of the Jewish elderly within the St. Louis community by providing essential financial support for programs designed to meet their needs. This aligns with a strategic priority to address unmet needs of Jewish older adults, ensuring their well-being and a high quality of life.
The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Jewish older adults in the St. Louis community. The foundation specifically prioritizes funding programs that address unmet needs in mental health and well-being, though other unmet needs of this demographic will also be considered. The overarching impact goal is to create significant, positive change in the lives of these individuals, fostering their dignity and honor through comprehensive support.
The foundation's strategic focus is on funding ongoing programs that can demonstrate substantial impact, rather than one-time initiatives. For congregational applicants, a clear strategy for reaching individuals beyond their immediate membership is preferred, encouraging broader community engagement. Additionally, the foundation actively promotes collaboration among organizations to maximize reach and effectiveness. They generally prefer not to fund intergenerational programs where the majority of expenses are not directly focused on older adults.
Expected outcomes include improved mental health and well-being for Jewish older adults, enhanced access to vital services addressing various unmet needs, and the successful implementation of sustainable, impactful programs within the St. Louis community. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the preference for programs demonstrating significant impact suggests an expectation of quantifiable positive change in the lives of the beneficiaries, through well-defined program objectives and evaluation metrics.
