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Laurie Skrivan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
After Storms, St. Louis Shows Its Resiliency
In the wake of devastating storms, St. Louis has come together. The tornado that bulldozed a mile-wide path from Clayton to Granite City couldn’t uproot our grit, community, compassion, and resilience. The community coming together to rebuild in its wake represents the very spirit of St. Louis, but it’s critical to note that the neighborhoods hardest hit were areas that historically have seen the most disinvestment in our region. In the weeks, months, and even years to come, we must meet the charge of the STL 2030 Jobs Plan — that to grow St. Louis, growth must be inclusive. And we all must play a role in it.
Below, read about what Greater St. Louis, Inc., our partners, and the greater St. Louis community are doing to help in recovery efforts. And learn more about what you can do too.
What the Business Community Is Doing
This past weekend, GSL joined with the Regional Business Council to convene investors in support of recovery efforts. After receiving an update from leaders from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, the State of Missouri, and the region’s federal delegation, the business community committed its support for the effort to rebuild, and in the days since has helped stand up operations to move the materials, equipment, and other resources identified by the teams leading the recovery efforts in the communities impacted by the tornado.
“At times like these, it is critical to come together with one voice in support of St. Louis,” said Karen Branding, President and CEO of RBC, and Dustin Allison, Interim CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc. “It will take time to recover and rebuild, and the business community stands together to say that we will rebuild, stronger and together as one community.”
Our neighbors are tired, and we are asking for everyone’s continued help in lifting them up in this time of great need.
Stay Informed – Every day, the team coordinating the tornado recovery effort is providing GSL with an updated list of supplies needed on the ground and where they would like them delivered.
Share this information broadly across your networks.
Volunteer – Right now, volunteers are needed daily at two main sites: 4theVille (4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive) and Action St. Louis (O’Fallon Park Rec Center at 4343 West Florissant Avenue).
Donate Supplies – The needs change every day. Check our daily updates and bring what you can to the above locations.
Donate Dollars –
City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund – The City of St. Louis has worked with the St. Louis Community Foundation to establish the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund. This fund supports efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term rebuilding of areas impacted by the storms.Donate to the Response Fund.
United Way Relief Fund – In addition to the City of St. Louis Tornado Relief Fund, you can also make contributions to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund, which supports residents across the bi-state region who were impacted by the recent storms. Donate to the Relief Fund.
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.
Find Resources – If you or anyone you know needs immediate relief or is looking for resources, please go to the City’s 2025 Tornado Recovery Information page.
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Urban League Large-Scale Food, Toiletries, and Resources Distribution. Get involved.
