Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Events (click on the links for additional information)

• See Event Flyer below: In alignment with our 2026 King Holiday Observance theme, ‘Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation — The Nonviolent Way,’ this Beloved Community Talks experience explores the continued urgency within my father, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, prophetic text ‘Why We Can’t Wait.’
  This conversation will examine how Daddy’s insistence on immediate, courageous, nonviolent action provides a blueprint for healing our divided nation, strengthening community, and building the Beloved Community in a time of heightened polarization, injustice, inhumanity, and fragility.
  Tune in via YouTube, X, LinkedIn & Facebook.
• St. Louis Art Museum (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration—The Dream Reimagined: Youth Voices Uplifted, Sunday, January 19, 2026 | 2–3:30 pm)
• The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (Annual Peace and Justice Mass - 51st Annual Celebration commemorating the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 18, 2026 - 2:30 pm, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis)
• University of Missouri - St. Louis - Monday, January 19, 2026, 11 am-1 pm, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (PAC), AB Theatre, Keynote speaker - Mary Elizabeth Grimes
• Dr. MLK Jr. Commemoration Week 2026 - Washington University (registration required for some events)
• Monday, January 19 | All Day Martin Luther King Jr., National Day of Service
• Tuesday, January 20 | 10:00 am – 10:45 am Cultural Somatic Skills for Navigating Difficult Times Location: Virtual (Zoom)
• Wednesday, January 21 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 2026 MLK, Jr. Week Keynote: Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Location: EPNEC Seminar Room B, Eric P. Newman Education Center
• Thursday, January 22 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, ODEI Open House, Location: Connor Auditorium, Farrell Learning and Teaching Center
• Friday, January 23 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Drum Major Award Ceremony, Location: Holden Auditorium, Farrell Learning and Teaching Center
• BJC 9th Annual MLK Celebration Luncheon - Embracing the Dream, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 11 am -1 pm (doors open at 10:30 am), Detrick Building Atrium-Christian Hospital
• Missouri History Museum - Saturday, January 17 @ 10 am
• Missouri History Museum Fun For Kids - Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:30 am - 3:45 pm, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 - Free
• 41st Annual Bayer YMCA MLK Commemorative Breakfast, REGISTER NOW - January 19th, 9:30am - Marriott St. Louis Airport, Event Schedule: 7:00 AM: Doors Open, 7:00-7:30 AM: Networking & Mingling, 7:30-7:40 AM: Plated Breakfast Served, 7:40-9:30 AM: Program
• DR. MLK JR. STATE CELEBRATION LUNCHEON & KICK-OFF PROGRAM: “Honoring the Dream: 40 Years of Reflection, Resilience and Renewal,” The Coronado, Friday, January 9 · 11 am - 1:30 pm, 3701 Lindell Boulevard, ##147 St. Louis, MO 63108 RESERVATIONS

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DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES

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 (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