Today, JOYFM is praying for everyone impacted by Friday’s tornadoes.
Here is some updated information on ways you can help those affected by the storms. You can now find the latest service opportunities here: www.togetherstl.com. The situation on the ground is developing constantly. Here are three ways you can help:
There are currently 600-700 people in the city looking for shelter

- SERVE WITH/AS CHURCHES WHO ARE PROVIDING SHELTER
Immediate Need: Looking for churches that can serve as a shelter. If you are a church in or near the afflicted area and could serve as a shelter, please inform the City of St. Louis, Human Services by texting Adam Pearson at 314-640-8142 to help them coordinate services to the unhoused 

Churches that are serving as a shelter and could use help:

Friendly Temple – come and serve at 6356 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, 63133. Contact Renea Johnson at 314-564-2657 for more information and/or best times and ways to serve.

Hope Nation International Church – In need of coolers, tables, deli turkey and ham sandwiches and sandwich bread to make sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Text Bishop Robinson at 314-546-8013 for more information.Restore STL: Volunteers needed for neighborhood & yard clean up. Chainsawing and emergency window repair are the biggest needs. Email or text Molin Ray at mray@ncfstl.org or 847-754-6925 with the specific (1) time, (2) number of people and (3) skills and/or tools you can bring to schedule your time. Volunteers will be connected to individuals needing help. Early this week (Monday or Tuesday) Samaritan’s Purse is expected to arrive, increasing their capacity to put you to work.

- DEBRIS & HOME CLEAN UP
Developing: Love the Lou – Work was done today, and ongoing clean up efforts are likely tomorrow and in the days to come. Please check togetherstl.com for the latest. Contact Tony Holt at 636-236-5030 or Lucas Rouggly at lucas@lovethelou.com for more information.
South City Storm Support – Supplies are collected for first responders and organizations who are assisting those in need of help. Please drop off the following items between noon and 5 pm at: Power Creative, 3221 Oak Hill Ave, St. Louis, 63116. Items needed: water, trash bags, flash lights, batteries, first aid kits/supplies, snacks, power banks, gloves, tarps and tape.
- PROVIDE RESOURCES:
Hotline Services to those in need:
- 211
- 1 800 Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) Emergency Hotline for People needing assistance
For those in need of assistance, shelters have been set up at Friendly Temple Outreach Center on MLK Drive in St. Louis. Grace United Methodist Church on Waterman Blvd. The 12th & Park Rec Center on South Tucker.
STL First Responder Canteen & the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Team have been activated too, offering nutrition, hydration, and care to First Responders.
If you’re safe and want to help storm victims, you can connect with Convoy of Hope, Catholic Charities, and your local church. There are also ways to volunteer! You can also find more information here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/17/resources-shelter-locations-who-call-ways-help/
