Keyway is one of the first nonprofits chosen by Joseph Shepard and former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill for a multi-year investment supporting the impact and sustainability of justice-involved and reentry services in the St. Louis area.
ST. LOUIS The Shepard McCaskill Foundation announced that it has selected Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry (Keyway) as one of the inaugural recipients of this grant, which provides approximately $550,000 over the course of two years, primarily to be used for general operating expenses and staff wellness initiatives.
The Shepard McCaskill Foundation established the grant as part of its efforts to aid reentry and supportive services for justice-involved individuals and their families.
“We chose Keyway as one of our first recipients because we were impressed with their holistic approach to supporting women transitioning out of incarceration,” said Shepard and McCaskill. “They have shown tremendous success in reducing recidivism and in helping these women reenter the community and reunite with their families. We’re glad to provide unrestricted funds to help this remarkable organization increase its capacity to serve St. Louis women and families.”
“We are thrilled to receive this grant and deeply grateful to the Shepard McCaskill Foundation for selecting our organization,” said April Foster, Keyway Executive Director. “Recognizing that the majority of women in jail and prisons are mothers, we understand that their success upon reentry strengthens families and transforms communities. This grant empowers us to make an even more significant generational impact.”
About Shepard McCaskill Foundation
The Shepard McCaskill Foundation is a private family foundation led by Joseph Shepard and former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. The foundation’s funding strengthens nonprofit organizations that impact sustainable, meaningful, and beneficial changes in the life trajectories of Missourians. In fall 2023, the foundation announced a new, multi-year investment to support organizations working with Missourians affected by intimate partner violence, substance use, involvement with the legal system, and other environmental factors.