Following the devastating tornadoes that struck historically Black neighborhoods in St. Louis on May 16, 2025, communities north of Delmar are faced with the formidable task of rebuilding. This recovery will be massive and require considerable ongoing support.

More city support is on the way after a Tuesday vote by the Board of Aldermen approved expansion eligibility for the city’s Impacted Tenants Fund. Approved applicants will get a month of federal fair market rent to help cover up-front expenses like a security deposit or first month’s rent at a new building.

“Black disaster survivors experience a decrease in wealth, while White survivors experience an increase”

“People need housing now and amending the Impacted Tenants Fund is a critical first step in helping renters who lost their

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