<div>Urgent: Tornado Devastates Urban Born’s Gym and Basement—Help Us Rebuild for Our Youth
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<div>On Friday, May 16, a powerful tornado tore through North St. Louis and devastated the heart of our nonprofit, Urban Born—destroying our gymnasium, a vital space that has long served as a safe haven for inner-city youth.
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<div>This gym has been more than just a building. It’s a training ground, a support hub, and a second home for countless young people in College Hill and surrounding communities. It’s where kids grow stronger—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It's where hope is restored and purpose ignited.
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<div>Now, it's gone.
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<div>A video taken by our Founder and President, Johnel Langerston, captures the heartbreaking scope of the destruction—and the urgency of this moment.
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<div><strong>We need your help to rebuild.</strong>
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<div>Whether you can give $25, $2,500, or any amount, your gift will make a direct impact.
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp_outQ458" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Urban Born</a>
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<div><strong>Funds raised will go toward:</strong>
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<li>Rebuilding the gymnasium and restoring programs
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<li>Replacing equipment and supplies lost in the tornado
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<li>Continuing our youth development and mentorship services
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<div>Sadly, despite our best efforts, our property was not insured. We are fully reliant on the generosity of individuals, businesses, churches, and foundations who believe in our mission and our kids.
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<div>Urban Born is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Our EIN is 204588021.
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<div><strong>Ways to Give Outside of GoFundMe:</strong>
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<div>If you'd prefer to give directly (and avoid platform fees), we gladly accept:
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<li>Zelle: [phone redacted]
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<li>Cash App: $FromGirlzIIWomen
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<li>Checks payable to Urban Born, mailed to:
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<div>Don Stahlhut
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<div>4217 Webster Street
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<div>Oakland, CA 94609
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<div><strong> From Supporter Keith Asphy:</strong>
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<div><strong>“I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of Urban Born. The gym isn’t just walls and a floor—it’s a space where futures are shaped. Let’s rally to restore what these youth depend on.”</strong>
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<div>Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time. With your support, we will rise stronger and continue building a better future for our youth.
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<div>UB Founder Johnel Langerston &amp; the Urban Born Team
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<div><a href="https://www.urbanborn.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.urbanborn.org</a>
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<div>1455 E. College Ave., St. Louis, MO 63107
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<div><strong>Here's a brief reflection of our journey.</strong>
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<div>Learn more about Urban Born: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp_outQ458" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp_outQ458" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEp_outQ458</a></a>
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<div><strong>Thank you for your prayers and support! </strong>
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Tornado Devastates Urban Born’s Gym—Help Us Rebuild

Tornado Devastates Urban Born’s Gym—Help Us Rebuild

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