FOX 2 and KMOX partner with American Red Cross to support St. Louis storm victims
ST. LOUIS — FOX 2, St. Louis 11, and KMOX are teaming up with the American Red Cross to help support St. Louisans devastated by last week's deadly tornado.
On May 16, an EF-3 tornado struck several neighborhoods in the City of St. Louis, killing five, injuring dozens, and damaging around 5,000 homes. The tornado swept through many westside and northside neighborhoods, including the Central West End, DeBaliviere Place, Fountain Park, The Ville, Greater Ville, and Kingsway East.
On Thursday, May 22, help raise money to support victims impacted by the storms, as all the money raised will stay in St. Louis to help with the recovery effort. To donate, click here.
The American Red Cross has three shelters open to people who are still without power or are in need of a safe place to stay.
Refresh Community Church, 829 N. Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63130
12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133
Volunteers are also distributing food, water, meals, and other supplies and offering mental health support for those in need.
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