Urban League to Host 'Weekend of Service' Marking Tornado Anniversary

Urban League to host 'Weekend of Service' marking tornado anniversary

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is hosting a "Weekend of Service" to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly tornado that tore through St. Louis, with events including disaster cleanup, a job fair, and a community distribution drive-thru.

‘We want to hold on to our legacy’: North St. Louisans fear tornado will empty community

When a storm damaged thousands of homes on May 16, 2025, it accelerated a growing vacancy problem in the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods driven by decades of redlining, disinvestment and white flight.

Many Homes and Owners Still Devastated 1 Year After May 16 Tornado - Construction Forum

From First Alert 4: It’s been one year since the May 16 tornado tore through St. Louis, leaving behind a trail of damaged homes and damaged lives. One year later, many of the homes, particularly in lower-income neighborhoods, remain unrepaired and vacant. That’s due to a combination of issues, from the vast majority of the affected owners in the area being uninsured, to others still battling their insurance carriers over claims. “Some are still …