Missouri REALTORS® Relief Foundation

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Written By Aja Corrigan
 
 

St. Louis REALTORS® is making $250,000 available to Missourians impacted by the tornado through the Missouri REALTORS Relief Foundation to support Missourians impacted by recent tornadoes. Affected households can apply for up to $1,000 in assistance to cover essential housing costs, including mortgage payments, temporary rental expenses, or hotel reimbursement due to displacement. This effort is part of their continued commitment to helping families recover and remain stable in the face of disaster.

REALTORS® Tornado Relief Efforts MAY 2025 UPDATE

When a tornado struck our community in May 2025, St. Louis REALTORS® stepped up to deliver immediate relief and long-term support for recovery. Together with our members, local partners, Missouri REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS® we mobilized resources, volunteers, and funding to help families rebuild their lives. View our efforts in the dropdowns below or download our PDF Fact Sheet.

Direct Assistance for Families

  • $342,951 in direct housing assistance was delivered to tornado victims.

  • Thanks to NAR’s REALTOR® Relief Foundation, 385 applications were approved for a total of $322,784.

    • Average assistance: $838 per household.

    • Most common use: one month’s mortgage or rental reimbursement.

    • This program is now complete.

  • The Missouri REALTOR® Relief Fund provided $20,167 in matching funds for REALTOR® members impacted by the tornado.

    • REALTOR® members may still apply for this program.

  • St. Louis REALTORS® also staffed a grant-funded, part-time storm recovery liaison to provide one-on-one support to impacted residents navigating the application process.

Supporting Nonprofits on the Ground

 Through the REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund (RHAF)—the 501(c)(3) arm of St. Louis REALTORS®—they raised $72,000 for tornado relief. Grants were distributed to trusted local organizations— partners already connected with our organization—providing critical services, including:

  • 4 The Ville

  • Dream Builders 4 Equity

  • House Everyone STL

  • Invest STL

  • Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

  • Rebuilding Together

  • St. Louis Home Repair Network

Recovery doesn’t end when the headlines fade. St. Louis REALTORS® remain committed to supporting residents in repairing their homes, rebuilding their lives, and advocating for a smoother, more effective recovery process for our community.

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