Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19, 2025

Historical Perspective

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

Local Celebrations/Events:

https://thestl.com/juneteeth-events/

https://explorestlouis.com/event/delmar-blvd-juneteenth-celebration/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-juneteenth-celebration-with-old-north-stl-tickets-867556233047

https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/events/juneteenth-2025

https://www.stlmag.com/culture/fairs-festivals/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-st-louis/

https://explorestlouis.com/event/joyful-juneteenth-an-evening-of-performances/

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Concert to Support Tornado Recovery Efforts (See Event Flier below)

On June 29, join us at The Fabulous Fox for a benefit concert supporting those affected by the May 16 tornado with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Bebe Winans and members of the SLSO's IN UNISON Chorus and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. Read more about the event > https://slso.org/tornado-benefit/

This collective effort supports the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis’ (ULSTL) ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts. Can’t make it? Support the relief efforts by donating directly to the Urban League’s Disaster Relief Fund > https://www.ulstl.com/benefit-fund.html#/

Pay-what-you-wish tickets are available here.

Or donate directly to the Urban League’s Disaster Relief Fund here

****ADDITIONAL DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES MAY BE FOUND BELOW UNDER 'EVENT FLYERS'****

**https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/recovery/tornado-2025/help/dac/index.cfm

Disaster Assistance Center: The City of St. Louis is opening a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) 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 center will be open June 9-12, June 16-18, and June 23-26.

Resources and services available at DAC 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.

**DISTRIBUTION CENTERS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES**

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Westside MB Church: 4675 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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Christ Pilgrim Rest MB Church: 1341 Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113, Tuesdays, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM

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St. James AME Church: 4301 St. Ferdinand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113, Thursday & Friday, 12:00 PM-4 PM

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Sign up here to volunteer with the Spirit of St. Louis task force this week:

https://www.stlvolunteer.org/opportunity/a0CRb00003iNGMpMAO/the-spirit-of-st-louis-task-force-hub-points-of-distribution-pods?fbclid=IwY2xjawK0MidleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSRDlONk94cEpZdWFUM3ZCAR7op8a2AvhJYgp7J-JJ8JS0u5AKi0YFSmDAkVIllQX22MJ3D65_v7t686EihQ_aem_wys4BJ9IsaXRuH5RhBFswg

*5th Episcopal District Disaster Recovery Assessment for Individuals and Families. (Click on the link to complete the online form.) Please complete an application for each household.

*5th Episcopal District Church Leadership Disaster Response Assessment (Click on the link to complete the online form) for Presiding Elders, Pastors, and Church Leadership [Trustees, Stewards] only.

**TORNADO RECOVERY INFORMATION (Please click on the link)

*Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is trying to get the word out to tornado-affected residents about an urgent
deadline relating to SNAP benefits (food stamps). SNAP recipients who lost power during the storm and had their food spoil as a result can request replacement SNAP benefits to purchase new food, but they only have 10 days left from the date of the event (or Monday, May 26) to make the request. Legal Services is encouraging anyone eligible to fill out this request form through the MO Department of Social Services as soon as possible.
https://formsportal.mo.gov/content/forms/af/moa/my-dss/family-support-division/im-110-replacement-request/im-110-replacement-request/.html

*In the wake of the devastating events of May 16th, HESTL (House Everyone STL) has partnered with Think Big! and Purina to make an initial $50,000 in grants available to community partners able to provide emergency sheltering services. The IRIFIP and grant applications are attached; we will be reviewing them on a rolling basis and dispersing them as quickly as possible. As with other funding opportunities, HESTL has had, these funds are provided up front, on a non-reimbursement basis. Thank you for all the incredibly hard work you do and have done to save lives. Please contact Melissa Johnson with any questions (melissa.johnson@h ouseeveryon esti.org).

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**Please read the letter from State Representative Lakeysha Bosley regarding the recent tornado in St. Louis City and County residents under Event Flyers. Click on the letter to zoom in.

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*St. Peter will host the 171st Session of the Missouri Annual Conference in 6 months. An informational/update meeting is scheduled for May 3rd at 10:30 AM at St. Peter. All committee participants are asked to attend. We need everyone’s participation to ensure the conference is a success. All are invited. Please come out and see how you may become involved.

*Weekly Prayer Call/Communion: 6:00 PM, Tuesdays, via the conference call-in number: (520-453-7070).

*Weekly Bible Study: 7:00 PM, Wednesdays: Bible Study has a new Zoom link! Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84596360142?pwd=IuZeNxfrTVnGnOvE3H7xdD5POa95nI.1 Meeting ID: 845 9636 0142 Passcode: 866493 One tap mobile +13017158592, 84596360142# *866493# US (Washington DC) +13052241968, 84596360142# *866493#

*Mother Emanuel AME Church Announces Events for the 10th Annual Emanuel Nine Commemoration (CLICK HERE to view the schedule) ***CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT EMANUEL NINE MEMORIAL