As parts of the St. Louis region, especially the city’s northside, are just taking the first steps on a road to recovery, Erion “Prop Man” Johnson, a contractor, truly embodies the spirit of community support.
Following the devastating EF3 tornado on May 16th, 2025, Johnson rallied a group of local teenagers and young men to work on an imaginative initiative. Together, they are building tiny homes for individuals and families in the most affected neighborhoods who tragically lost everything in the storm.
Johnson calls his young volunteers “the new army,” as they help rebuild their community and use the experience as a source of empowerment…