After the Tornado, Please Help My Daughter’s Family

I’m creating this GoFundMe for my daughter, her partner, and our sweet grandson Banner, who were displaced by the EF3 tornado that tore through their St. Louis neighborhood. Their apartment may still be standing, but it’s not safe anymore. The air is filled with debris, asbestos, lead paint, and fiberglass from ongoing cleanup, and it’s dangerous especially for Banner, who has asthma. They were lucky to be at a movie theater when the storm hit, thank God! But coming home to destruction was heartbreaking.

They’ve lost their home, their routine, and their sense of stability. Now they’re starting over. My daughter is in grad school for social work and lives with a many health issues. Her partner’s job was damaged when the ceiling collapsed on her desk and despite everything, she is expected back at work. Transportation is a huge challenge right now. They’re doing all they can to stay near Banner’s school to maintain normalcy for him, but as you can see from the photos the entire route to school is unrecognizable and the city plans to bulldoze a large portion of the neighborhood over the coming months.

They also have two dogs and a cat who are very well loved and need to come with them which makes the search for housing even more complicated and expensive. Without prior warning about a move they had no savings in place for this kind of disaster, one that has never happened in the city and is one of the worst to hit St. Louis.

They had a home last week. They had a plan. And now, they have to start over somewhere new.

Please, if you’re able to donate, it would mean the world to our family. Every dollar will help them find a safe place to live, pay for moving costs, and get through this overwhelming time. And even if you can’t give financially please, keep them in your prayers!! Pray for their strength, for their safety, and for a little peace in the middle of all this chaos. Your prayers are just as needed and just as appreciated!!

Thank you so much for reading, sharing, and caring. We are so grateful!!