St. Louis city leaders are seeking help from the community after a new winter shelter fund was announced Thursday.
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said she’s hoping the fund, which is managed by the St. Louis Community Foundation, will raise at least $250,000 by the end of 2025. It aims to support providers by addressing housing insecurity exacerbated by the tornado and a national housing crisis, Spencer said.
“We are asking members of the community, so many of whom have already asked, ‘Mayor, what can we do to help?’ Well, here is how you can help,” Spencer said. “We are looking for your financial support and helping to support the providers that help and support our unhoused. The need is so enormous, we’re asking for the community to step up and participate.”…