Tornado Relief — May 2025 - St. Louis REALTORS®

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Missouri REALTORS® Relief Fund Application

Missouri REALTORS® is offering $250,000 to Missourians impacted by the May 2025 tornadoes.

Relief assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following, limited to a maximum of $1,000 per household.

We are continuing to call for essential supplies and community support as we respond to the ongoing impact of the tornado and the severe weather recently experienced this May. We need your help to support those affected during this critical time.

Disaster Assistance Center Opens to the Community

The City of St. Louis, in partnership with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Saint Louis University, is opening a Disaster Assistance Center (Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue) today, Monday, June 9, to serve as a central space for tornado-affected residents to connect with agencies offering guidance, resources, and assistance related to recovery and long-term support.

The Disaster Assistance Center will be open June 9-12, June 16-18, and June 23-26, inside the Chaifetz Arena, located at 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Resources and services available will include vaccines, emotional support, mental health care, legal assistance, job programs, and more. Insurance consumer specialists from the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance will assist residents with understanding their insurance policies and navigating the claim process.

MORE INFORMATION

Free parking is available at the Olive-Compton parking garage at 3338 Olive Street. For individuals with mobility concerns, assistance will be available to travel from the garage to the arena. All attendees are asked to use Entrance C of the arena to access the DAC.

Please note: Uber is covering the cost of two round-trip rides (up to $50 each way) to the Disaster Assistance Center at the Chaifetz Arena.

To claim your free rides

Open the Uber app and tap Account (bottom-right corner).
Select Wallet ➜Promotions ➜ Add Promo Code.
Enter STLRELIEF2025 and tap Add.
Request your ride to or from “Chaifetz Arena” during the dates and hours above.
The discount will appear automatically on your next qualifying trip.

Important Details

Each rider may redeem the code for two trips that start or end at the Disaster Assistance Center.
The offer expires June 30, 2025 or when funding is exhausted.
The discount does not cover tips and cannot be combined with other promotions.
For the latest updates, visit Uber’s St. Louis recovery blog (link in the app).

Supply Donations

The Urban League Headquarters (1408 North Kingshighway) is still accepting supply donations. If you would like to donate you can drop off donations to the address listed.

How to Donate

If you prefer to give financially, both the Missouri REALTORS® Relief Fund and the REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund (RHAF) are accepting donations.

RHAF has pledged that any funds received for this campaign designated for tornado relief will go directly to storm victims and will not be used for general grants or fundraising.

Fill out our form to donate directly to the RHAF Tornado Relief Fund. Please specify in the comment section below that your donation is for "Tornado Relief."

Thank you for your ongoing support for our neighbors during this challenging time. On Thursday, May 22, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000 donation to the RHAF. We are encouraging our members to help us match that donation by donating through the upcoming weeks.

Other Ways You Can Help

Volunteer Opportunities

In coordination with community organizations, disaster response teams, emergency management, and the local government, United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center is working to identify where volunteers are most needed. Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Resources:

Know Your Rights — A flyer of frequently asked legal questions to benefit those who were affected by the tornado in St. Louis City.

Resources:

For business owners, St. Louis City, through the St. Louis Development Corporation, has set up an assessment form to help understand the needs of businesses impacted by the storm.
If you or anyone you know needs relief resources, please visit St. Louis City's page.
Do you have a rental unit available now or in the near future? Would you be willing to rent to a person or family who lost their home? If so, Tower Grove CDC is asking you to please complete this Google Form so they can collect this information and share it with organizations helping to re-house the victims. Those impacted by the tornadoes seeking new rental housing can view the list here.
Invest STL has created a Storm Recovery Checklist to help individuals and families navigate the aftermath of the recent storm, which is available to share.
For members interested in sharing information about available resources and support, we have created social media toolkit that includes copy and graphics to easily post on your social media platforms. If you choose to use any items from the toolkit, please feel free to tag us on social media @stlrealtors