Community development

Missouri EATs

In partnership with communities across the state, Missouri EATs helps connect local stakeholders to build and strengthen their community’s food system. Missouri EATs is a community development process designed to engage people and help them develop a plan to act in order to make lasting changes to transform their local food system.

Missouri Good Neighbor Week

Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors.

Youth Empowerment Program

Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a cohort for teens in high school that focuses on learning leadership skills, public speaking, and community engagement.

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows

The mission of Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (NLF) is to increase and amplify the voices of North St. Louis City and County residents at the civic decision-making tables in order to produce more equitable regional policies for neighborhoods.

Creating Third Places for Connection and Belonging

To the Rescue: Benefits of Neighboring for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

The State of Neighboring In Missouri (2022-2024)

A Walk in the Park: Realizing the Value of Green Spaces for Community Empowerment and Civic Engagement

Blended

Show-Me REDI

Free trainings highlight child care's critical role for families, businesses, the economy

April 23, 2026

Kansas City recognizes MU Extension and community partners for North Terrace Lake renewal

April 20, 2026

A strong Missouri workforce starts with health

April 20, 2026

Missouri’s health challenges reflect larger systems

April 3, 2026

Resources for nonprofits 1: What is a 501(c)(3)? Benefits? Barriers? (PDF)

This resource sheet will provide you the definition of a 501(c)(3) organization and its benefits and barriers.

Resources for nonprofits 2: Creating Bylaws for Your 501(c)(3) (PDF)

Bylaws are the set of rules that legally govern an organization’s internal operations, members, and management.

Resources for nonprofits 3: Incorporating with the State and obtaining an EIN (…

Once your bylaws have been created and your vision for your organization’s structure and procedures is clear, you should incorporate in the state of Missouri.

Resources for nonprofits 4: Building Your Board and Essential Staff (PDF)

An energetic, professional staff and/or volunteer team, and a wise and well-connected Board can ensure the success and sustainability of an organization.