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One Year after the St. Louis Tornado Weekend: Community Events, Resources, and Opportunities to Engage
As St. Louis approaches the one-year mark following the May 16, 2025 tornado, organizations, residents, volunteers, and community partners across the region are coming together for a weekend of remembrance, service, reflection, and continued recovery support.
Below is a roundup of events, resources, and community opportunities shared through the Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) network.
Community Events & Activities
A citywide list of approximately 20 events and activities has been compiled through the City of St. Louis and community partners.
These events include:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community clean-up and service projects
- Neighborhood gatherings
- Reflection and remembrance activities
- Resource fairs
- Arts and storytelling events
- Ongoing recovery support opportunities
STL Recovers: Tornado Anniversary Events
Community members can explore the full list of anniversary weekend activities through STL Recovers.
Red Brick Blue Tarp Documentary Screening
Community members are invited to attend a screening of Red Brick Blue Tarp, a documentary directed by Cami Thomas exploring stories connected to tornado recovery and community resilience.
Sat, May 16 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (CDT)
The screening is hosted in collaboration with:
- 314Oasis
- Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
One Year Later: A Weekend of Service
The Urban League of St. Louis is coordinating opportunities to support neighborhoods still navigating recovery one year later.
Activities throughout the weekend will focus on:
- Community care
- Volunteerism
- Neighborhood support
- Ongoing rebuilding efforts
Download weekend of events flyer
Restoring Hope: Hiring and Resource Fair
Mental Health & Substance Use Support
Resources are available by region below.
St. Louis
Behavioral Health Response (BHR) – 24/7 mental health crisis hotline and mobile outreach.
Places for People – Integrated mental health and substance use treatment.
Mission: St. Louis – Mental health and re-entry support services.
Kansas City
ReDiscover – Mental health and addiction recovery programs.
Swope Health Behavioral Health – Counseling and psychiatric care.
Southeast Missouri
Bootheel Counseling Services – Therapy and substance use treatment.
FCC Behavioral Health – Prevention and crisis services.
Mission Missouri Recovery Support Services – Faith-based recovery support.
Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Resources are available by region below.
St. Louis
Affinia Healthcare – Primary, dental, and behavioral care.
CareSTL Health – Full-service health centers across the region.
Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance.
HealthStop STL – Free, confidential testing and referral services for STIs, HIV, and hepatitis C through the City of St. Louis Department of Health.
Family Care Health Centers – Medical and behavioral health services.
Eye Thrive Mobile Vision Clinic – Mobile eye exams and free glasses for children.
St. Louis Integrated Health Network Community Referral Coordinators – Enrolling in Medicaid Assistance
Kansas City
Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance.
KC Care Health Center – Affordable, inclusive health care.
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center – Comprehensive community-based services.
Swope Health – Medicaid enrollment and full-spectrum care.
Southeast Missouri
Bootheel Dental Clinic – Affordable dentistry in multiple locations.
Cover Missouri – Find local help enrolling in health insurance.
SEMO Health Network – Primary care and dental services.
Mississippi County Health Department – Local health programs.
Legal, Housing, & Advocacy Services
Resources are available by region below.
St. Louis
ArchCity Defenders – Holistic legal advocacy.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri – free legal services to low-income individuals across Eastern Missouri.
St. Patrick’s Center – Housing and legal help for the unhoused.
Peter and Paul Center – Emergency shelter and housing support.
Kansas City
Legal Aid of Western Missouri – Civil legal services for low-income residents.
Lift Up KC (with Children’s Mercy) – Legal aid and advocacy.
Southeast Missouri
Legal Services of Southern Missouri – Legal aid and advising for low-income individuals.
DAEOC Homeless Shelter – Emergency shelter and legal referrals.
Catholic Charities – Homeless and Homelessness Prevention Services.
LGBTQIA+ & Queer Support
Resources are available by region below.
St. Louis
St. Louis Queer Support & Healing (SQSH) – Free, confidential helpline and support for LGBTQIA+ people.
PFLAG Greater St. Louis – Peer-led family and ally support.
Kansas City
Southeast Missouri
PFLAG Cape Girardeau – Peer-led family and ally support.
PFLAG Poplar Bluff – Peer-led family and ally support.