Missouri Community Betterment

The Missouri Community Betterment Educational Fund, Inc. (MCBEF) is a private, not-for-profit corporation. MCB is the longest standing statewide community betterment organization in the nation. We have been providing assistance to communities around the state since 1963 through networking, outreach and connections to resources. 

Designed to help Missouri communities enhance their quality of life through community development, planning and implementation, MCB exists to benefit any community within the state,  by connecting community needs with available resources and by providing networking and educational opportunities through conferences and webinars. 

MCB provides a network for progressive communities that is designed to facilitate, promote and showcase meaningful community efforts and serves as a conduit to technical assistance, funding sources and partnerships. It is also an advocate that encourages community leaders to move forward.