The Vitae Foundation gives voice to those who don’t have one, through the tools of today’s media. While expanding into a variety of web platforms, we have a rich history specializing in the production of televised media and purchasing airtime, in an effort to encourage a greater respect for human life, restore traditional values in our American culture, and reduce the number of abortions by using mass media education. Vitae is truly ‘bringing media to life ’
News
May 10, 2012
The deadline has been extended to June 15th for Vitae's 2012 Life Issues Essay Contest in Osage County, MO
View the Life Issues Essay Contest Flyer for more details about the essay contest or ask the principal of any participating Osage County school.
April 30, 2012
Vitae's 2012 Life Issues Essay Contest in Osage County, MO
The essay contest is open to certain Osage County students who want to take a stand on life issues like abortion, bullying, elderly and child abuse, etc., and is being sponsored by the Vitae Foundation and the Alphonse J. Schwartze Community Foundation. This year’s theme is “Encouraging a Culture of Life” and the first place winner will throw out the first pitch at Osage County Night at the Ballpark on July 24, when the Cardinals play the Los Angeles Dodgers. All entries should be received at the Vitae Foundation office or postmarked by 5 p.m. on May 11, 2012, and mailed to 1731 Southridge Dr., Suite D, PO Box 791, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
View the Life Issues Essay Contest Flyer for more details about the essay contest or ask the principal of any participating Osage County school.
April 4, 2012
WNC Affirms Vitae Complaint Against NPR Affiliate KUOW
The Washington News Council(WNC) held a three-hour public hearing Saturday, March 31, at the University of Washington’s Communications Building on a complaintby the Vitae Foundationagainst KUOW 94.9 FM Public Radio in Seattle. The WNC voted Vitae’s way on five of the six questions posed on the NPR affiliate’s ethical handling of the original story which aired April 13, 2011. Read more about the hearing and votes that went
5-1 in Vitae's favor...
March 15, 2012
NPR’s KUOW Fails to Resolve Complaint Process over Biased Story,
Public Hearing set by Washington News Council
(Jefferson City, Mo.) The Washington News Council’s (WNC) Board of Directors has set a date for a hearing on a formal written complaint from the Vitae Foundation against Seattle NPR affiliate KUOWconcerning a story that aired April 13, 2011. The hearing will be Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 9 am-noon, at the Universityof Washington’s Communication Department, Room 120. It is open to the public. read more reare rre
Vitae Foundation Statement to Washington News Council Board March 10, 2012
After KUOW aired Megan Walker’s story about Vitae Foundation on April 13, 2011, Vitae was in contact with KUOW the next day pointing out the inaccuracies and asking for an interview and corrections to be made to her flawed piece on Vitae’s Seattle billboards and website. The initial response was inadequate. KUOW posted corrections one and two months out from the story air date, but did not attempt to contact Vitae for its side of the story or offer an apology. read more
January 31, 2012
Catholic Key Online article notes Vitae’s work in KC area
Marty Denzer, reporter with the Catholic Key, wrote a great article about the work of The Women’s Clinic in Independence and Grandview, Missouri. Vitae Foundation is highlighted as its advertising campaigns have helped save at least 150 lives between 2009 and 2011. The article shows how prayer, Vitae’s ads and the Knights of Columbus with their ‘Meet Life’ campaign are making inroads in saving lives. http://catholickey.org/2012/01/26/the-women%E2%80%99s-clinic-backed-by-several-faith-traditions-has-one-goal-%E2%80%93-saving-lives/
January 30, 2012
Vitae Addresses Law Students at National Press Club
Vitae Vice President Anne Carmichael spoke at the Law of Life Summit on January 21, held at the National Press Club and hosted by Ave Maria School of Law. The Washington, D.C., event was held in conjunction with the annual March for Life. This article was picked up by MariaNews.com. http://marianews.com/wordpress/4878/vitae-addresses-law-students-at-national-press-club/
January 20, 2012
Great news about Missouri abortion numbers being reported! Latest stats show a 9.4% decline in 2010! Vitae conducted numerous campaigns around the state that year. Read related article: http://www.vitaefoundation.org/dramatic-decrease-missouri-abortions-reported
June 30, 2011
Vitae Announces Winners of Essay Contest on Life Issues
-Read press release with listing of winners
-Read winning essays
June 9, 2011
Statement of Complaint to Washington News Council June 9, 2011
On April 13, 2011, NPR Seattle affiliate KUOW ran a story about the Vitae Foundation, taking issue with its billboards and website, YourOptions.com. The station falsely asserted that they were “misleading.” KUOW reporter Meghan Walker never contacted Vitae for comment about the billboards or website. Read More.
May19, 2011
Neighborhood Billboards Going Up in North St. Louis in June
May 16 marked a wonderful night in St. Louis—Vitae announced a new ad campaign in the Gateway City beginning in June and one of its favorite sons, Archbishop Joseph Naumann, blessed the crowd with memories of how Vitae came to be and how “the hand of God has been on Vitae Foundation in getting the ads produced.” read more
April 28, 2011
Vitae’s life Issues Essay Contest engages osage county, MO Students: Winners Get VIP Treatment at Cardinal Ballgame.
April 14, 2011
Check out the biased story that aired on NPR's KUOW yesterday about Vitae's media campaign in Seattle:
Controversy Surrounding Limited Service Pregnancy Centers.
Vitae has issued the following News Release in response to this story:
Vitae Challenges Planned Parenthood in Seattle.
View Vitae's Seattle Ads and more details about the campaign here.

















