Funding Priorities
For nearly 150 years, our work at SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis has been committed to a singular purpose: through unwavering faith and compassion, we help deliver exceptional health care to our communities. For our founding sisters, that meant understanding and addressing the most pressing immediate needs of the people – for us, it means the same thing today.
We work in close partnership with SSM Health's health ministries and caregivers in the St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson County and Metro East regions to make sure that those looking to make a direct philanthropic impact in our region always have a way to respond to our communities’ needs. Whether it means responding quickly in times of crisis, partnering with a specific hospital to bring a new resource to their community, or funding region-wide caregiver support programs, we work in shared courage with our benefactors to help SSM Health hospitals and health care workers respond swiftly to their patients’ needs.
This spirit of shared courage for a common good is not an exception in our region, but an identifying characteristic of our beautiful and diverse community – one that we see time and again as friends and neighbors come together to support and care for one another.
Explore Current Funding Priorities
Behavioral Health
Nearly one in five people in the United States lives with a mental or behavioral health condition. By working together, we can make sure our friends, family, and loved one can access the care they need.
Cancer Care
By supporting our efforts, you are giving our providers the tools, training, and technology they need to deliver exceptional care, and give their patients the support and strength they need to heal.
Community Health
By supporting SSM Health’s Community Health efforts, you are giving thousands of our friends and neighbors the support they need to proactively manage their health and wellness.
Education & Training
With your help, we are proud to support the training and education of our providers – whether it’s through training programs, caregiver support initiatives, state-of-the-art facilities or other resources.
Heart & Vascular Care
With 6.2 million Americans currently experiencing heart failure, SSM Health knows the effect increased prevention, diagnosis, and intervention can have. Learn how your donations help.
Hospice & Home Health
For our hospice and home health patients, SSM Health at Home provides a holistic, family-centered approach to care which caters to the whole patient — mind, body and spirit.
Women’s Health
As increasing demand is placed on women to take on a wide range of roles, we are called to ensure every woman in our community has access to the exceptional health care and resources she deserves.