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Support & Reconnect: Support Tornado Recovery Efforts

Last week’s tornado carved a mile-wide path just west and north of Downtown St. Louis. As the geographic and cultural heart of our region, Downtown stands as a central hub for gathering, resource-sharing, and activating support for St. Louis. Our neighbors are tired, and we are asking for everyone’s continued help in lifting them up in this time of great need. 

How You Can Help

Donate Dollars: stlstormrelief.com 

Donate Supplies: The needs change every day.

Sign up for daily updates from Greater St. Louis, Inc. 

Support Small Businesses: Through the St. Louis Development Corporation, the City has set up an assessment form to help understand the needs of businesses impacted by the storm. Direct small businesses here. 

Connect with Community

Join us Downtown for tornado relief events — food, music, workshops, and community support — all benefiting local recovery efforts. 

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta, Ballpark Village 
Saturday, May 24 
100% Proceeds to Local Charities

Hi-Pointe, Washington Avenue 
Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 
Special Sales Benefit the United Way 

Kre8 Place Fundraiser, Washington Avenue 

Sunday, May 25 
Professional Support Workshop 

Citygarden Summer Kickoff 

Sunday, May 25 
Live Music, Fresh Air & Community

Buddy’s Wine Bar & Bistro, Washington Avenue 

Friday, June 6

Dinner & Magic Show

Sports & Social STL, Ballpark Village 
Daily, Hours Vary 
Donation Drop Off Spot

The Crack Fox, Olive Street 
Daily, Hours Vary 
Donation Drop Off Spot

Down Memory Lane ▶️ Citygarden Grand Opening in 2010

Upcoming Events

Tours & Pours Summer Series

A new event series designed to celebrate the magic of Downtown St. Louis — Tours & Pours — returns, Thursday, May 29. Immerse yourself in a walking tour happy hour event to learn more about Downtown‘s rich architectural history, world-class restaurants, and more. Guests will receive the meet up location after reserving tickets. Must be 21+ to attend. (downtownstl.org)

Tickets are $25

🎟️ May 29 

🎟️ June 5 

🎟️ June 12

Looking for more things to do? Explore an event calendar dedicated to Downtown St. Louis.

Geospatial Business Spotlight

Scale AI

Last month, leaders from the tech, government, and civic sectors gathered at Scale AI Downtown St. Louis office to explore how the region can position itself as a national leader in defense technology. (First Alert 4/KMOV)

Scale AI — an artificial intelligence company that supports U.S. military operations by training AI to analyze aerial imagery and geospatial data — showcased its work and highlighted why St. Louis is uniquely positioned for growth in this space. ▶️  Peek inside 1227 Washington Avenue. 

Other Geospatial Headlines This Week 

St. Louis’ Geospatial Industry Shows its Utility After Tornado Strikes: As thousands from the geospatial community descended on St. Louis for the annual GEOINT conference, last Friday’s destructive EF-3 tornado offers an up-close example of the power of this technology. (St. Louis Magazine)

View St. Louis Tornado’s Destruction in This Aerial Map: A St. Louis-based geospatial imaging company stepped up to support recovery efforts in a unique and powerful way this week. Surdex Corporation flew over the impacted areas and created detailed aerial maps of the damage — completely free of charge. The visual is a vital tool for homeowners, helping them document damage for insurance claims and understand the full scope of the storm's impact. (St. Louis Magazine)

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