*St. Peter will host the 171st Session of the Missouri Annual Conference in October. We need everyone’s participation to ensure the conference is a success. Rev.Cornelius has asked all church auxiliaries to purchase an ad. Please inform Sis. Jacquie Young, if you want to take your photo on Sunday, July 27th or August 10th. Please contact businesses, organizations, family and friends, and encourage them to purchase an ad. Be sure to visit the website to download the
ad contract and volunteer form, and for additional conference information. Remember, all monies raised from the Souvenir Journal will stay with St. Peter! Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.

*Weekly Prayer Call/Communion: 6:00 PM, Tuesdays, until August 11th, via the conference call-in number: (520-453-7070) until August 11th, and will continue after Annual Conference.

*Weekly Bible Study: 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 30th: Bible Study has a new Zoom link! Join Zoom Meetinghttps://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#

BACK TO SCHOOL CONVOY OF HOPE (See Event Flier below)

Donation Deadline: Monday, July 28th

There are Many Ways to Donate

You could help by donating school supplies or doing a donation drive. The following are items recommended for ages 3 and up:

• Backpacks
• Notebooks
• Folders
• Clear pencil case
• #2 Pencils
• Pens
• Highlighters
• Large Erasers
• Pencil Cap Erasers
• 10 Pack of Crayons
• 10 Pack Colored Pencils
• 5-inch Scissor
• Pencil Sharpener
• Glue Sticks
• 8-inch Ruler

Donations may be delivered to:

Our Hub Church offices at St Paul-St. Louis, St. James-St. Louis, St. Peter-St. Louis, St. John-St. Louis on The KINGShighway, Ward Chapel Florissant during business hours.

Monetary Donations:

Cash App - $edmundelowesr- “Gateway District of The AME Church will display!

By mail—please make checks payable to The Gateway District, P. O. Box 702, Florissant, MO 63032

Donation Deadline: Monday, July 28th

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

DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES

St. Louis City 25% insurance holdback

The latest update on the St. Louis City 25% insurance holdback update, please click here for more information.

Summary:

Executive Order 85 instructs the city counselor and the building commissioner to waive enforcement of claims under the holdback ordinance against property owners in the impact area pertaining to the May 16 tornado until the end of 2026.

FEMA Application

St. Louis residents who were impacted by the May 16 tornado are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for individual financial assistance from FEMA is August 11.

Summary:

FEMA disaster assistance can provide: Money to help with basic home repairs

Money if it is not safe to live in your home because of the tornado

Money if you need Rental Assistance

Money to help replace personal property that was destroyed

Money for disaster-caused child care expenses

Money for medical, dental and funeral expenses related to the disaster

3. Tornadoes in Missouri | Financial Assistance | Red Cross

Tornadoes in Missouri | Financial Assistance | Red Cross

If you have received an invitation to apply for financial assistance, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) to speak to an agent about completing your enrollment.. To serve everyone affected by the disaster as efficiently as possible, we are doing a phased rollout across the impacted counties.

www.redcross.org

4. SEMA

Click here for link to SEMA.

Individual Assistance - Resources by Topic

Low Interest Loans to Property Owners --

U. S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to qualifying homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster. View SBA’s Web site for more information on low-interest loans »

General Assistance from Local Agencies, including housing and food --

American Red Cross

Salvation Army Midland Division

- (314) 646-3000 or (573) 442-3229

Serving all counties in Missouri EXCEPT: Andrew, Atchison, Buchannan, Cass, Clay, Holt, Jackson, Nodaway, Platte, and Ray

Salvation Army Kansas and Western Missouri Division

- (816) 756-1455

Serving Andrew, Atchison, Buchannan, Cass, Clay, Holt, Jackson, Nodaway, Platte, and Ray counties.

United Way 2-1-1

Missouri Agency on Community Action

Agriculture --

Missouri Department of Agriculture -- (573) 751-4211

For questions related to disaster assistance for Missouri agricultural operations.

Consumer Protection --

Missouri Attorney General - (800) 392-8222

The Missouri Attorney General accepts consumer complaints about disaster-related scams and price gouging. For more information about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud, visit the SEMA "Avoiding Scams & Fraud" page.

Debris and Historic Buildings --

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - (800) 361-4827

DNR handles questions related to debris removal and historic buildings.

Elderly, Mental Health, and Disabilities --

Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)

Department of Mental Health

Click to locate the nearest Access Crisis Intervention (ACI) hotline.

Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council

Locate the nearest Center for Independent Living.

Missouri Aging Information Network

Discover the many services available in Missouri for seniors, disabled adults and family caregivers.

Resource Guide

Employment --

jobs.mo.gov - (888) 728-JOBS (5627)

Resources for job seekers from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.

Missouri Division of Employment Security - (800) 788-4002 or (573) 751-3215

Disaster Unemployment Insurance is for individuals not benefit-eligible under state unemployment insurance. Call or email with questions.

Insurance --

Missouri Department of Insurance -- (800) 726-7390 or (573) 751-4126

Questions about disaster insurance can be answered by the Consumer Protection Division

Taxes --

Missouri Department of Revenue (573) 751-3505

Call the Missouri Department of Revenue with questions about State of Missouri tax relief. Questions about Federal tax relief should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service at (800) 829-1040.

Public Assistance following a disaster

FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program provides assistance to state and local governments, and certain types of private non-profit organizations, so that communities can recover from major disasters or emergencies. View SEMA's Public Assistance Program page for more information »

Related Information

Red Cross Shelter Locator

United Way 2-1-1

DisasterAssistance.gov

Natural Disasters in Missouri

**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.