On Friday, May 16, a powerful tornado struck St. Louis and caused extensive damage to the region, specifically in the neighborhoods of Clayton, North St. Louis, Central West End, and Forest Park. Many of our arts partners and beloved organizations have been affected. Below, you’ll find a list of updates from those organizations, as well as from the City of St. Louis, on how we’re moving forward and how you can help.

If you have an update you’d like to add to this growing list, please email Lindsey at lgrojean@classic107.org.

Damage Updates

• City of St. Louis – Recovery resources and safety information >>>
• Union Avenue Opera – Union Avenue Christian Church sustained significant damage >>>
• Third Degree Glass Factory – Closed until further notice, you can still support by shopping their Artist Storm Support page >>>
• The Muny – Campus sustained damages from high winds and downed trees >>>
• Forest Park – How to support recovery efforts and what to know when visiting >>>

How To Help

• Action St. Louis – Launched the People’s Response Hub to meet the urgent needs of neighborhoods in St. Louis >>>
• United Way of St. Louis – Volunteer as a work crew member with their field team >>>
• Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis – Taking donations for emergency aid, food, shelter, and hope >>>