Paywall abstract: From handing out free food on street corners to creating complex community hubs of services out of parking lots, hundreds of volunteers and community organizations across St. Louis have joined forces in the aftermath of Friday’s devastating tornado…. The groups at the O’Fallon Rec Complex also coordinated swarms of others dropping off and handing out food, water and toiletries, as well bagging and packing items on trucks to be delivered across numerous neighborhoods without electricity… In addition to these major efforts were also many smaller, impromptu ones. Groups of friends, armed with saws and brooms, descended on the city’s hundreds of blown-apart homes and businesses to help. Small restaurants set up tents on street corners to serve barbecue or chicken wings amid rubble. “We are here. We are grieving with you. And we are moving with urgency and compassion,” read the announcement about the crisis center. Nicole Dutton, chief operating officer for Third Degree Glass Factory — a longtime anchor in the district — said dozens of volunteers and Wyatt Lawn and Landscaping descended on the businesses Saturday to clear broken glass from storefronts and branches covering lots. “I was really humbled by the outpouring of love and community spirit,” Dutton said. “This place is going to build back, and it’s going to be stronger for it.”

LaTonya AnNoor, leader of Walmart’s Community Relations and Social Impact team in the St. Louis region, has been recognized by the company and several community organizations for her role in the retailer’s tornado response. A graduate of Beaumont High School and Lincoln University, AnNoor received a Missouri House of Representatives resolution for coordinating first-responder support, […]

On May 16, 2025, a ruthless tornado tore through parts of St. Louis City, County and the Metro East. In less than 30 minutes, the storm carved a 20-mile scar across North St. Louis, flattening blocks in Fountain Park, Penrose, The Ville and Kingshighway West. Nearly 5,000 homes, churches and businesses were destroyed, with damage […]

As domestic violence incidents continue to climb in St. Louis, two local organizations are working together to provide care for survivors. The Women’s Safe House (TWSH) and Affinia Healthcare are launching The Health and DV Program, connecting survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking with immediate healthcare and supportive services.  Domestic violence assaults […]

Resources, help available for those in need As St. Louis continues to recover from the tornado that shook several parts of the region on May 16, many resources are available…