On May 16, 2025, devastating tornadoes swept across the St. Louis region, leaving many of our neighbors in urgent need of support.
The Gateway Region YMCA has launched the 2025 Tornado Relief Fund to help families and individuals impacted by this disaster. 100% of donated funds will go directly to local relief efforts — providing food, bottled water, hygiene products, plywood, and other critical supplies.
Every dollar makes a difference.
100% of Your Gift Goes to Local Relief
From day one, the Y has been on the ground delivering support. Your donation helps:
- Provide hot meals and clean water to families in crisis
- Distribute essential supplies like hygiene kits and plywood
- Offer showers, phone-charging stations, and other support at local YMCAs
- Connect community members with long-term recovery resources
We are committed to full transparency — your donation goes where it’s needed most: back into our community.
In Action: Our Relief Efforts
Swipe through to see how your support is already making an impact.
Follow the Response in Real Time
We’re keeping the community informed with daily updates, photos, and ways to get involved.
Follow us at @gatewayregionymca for the latest updates from our relief teams on the ground.
Community Resources
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the storms, the following organizations can help:
United Way 2-1-1: https://www.211unitedway.org
St. Louis Tornado Relief Info: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/tornado/
Red Cross Shelter Locations: https://www.redcross.org
THANK YOU
We are stronger together — and we are grateful for your heart, your help, and your support.