REBUILDING TOGETHER
Our hearts are with all those affected by the recent tornado. At CBN, we are committed to supporting our community through recovery and healing. We’ve created a Disaster Recovery Guide to help you access resources, support services, and ways to assist others in need.
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Together, we will rebuild—stronger than ever.
We believe strong, inclusive communities are the building blocks for a better St. Louis.
The Community Builders Network supports, connects, and celebrates neighborhood and regional leaders who make these places possible.
Strong Organizations
Supporting our member organizations and their partners so they can do their best work
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Supportive SystemS
Building bridges and advocating for policies that strengthen our civic muscle
Sharing Stories
Spreading the word about what it takes to make our neighborhoods great places to live
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WHO’S AT THE TABLE?
Stories and News
📋Recovery Guide: A Roadmap for Equitable Rebuilding
The May 16th, 2025 tornado underscored the need for coordinated equitable recovery measures. CBN’s Building Resilient Communities After Disaster: Strategies for Inclusive Recovery offers place-based strategies that leverage the expertise of our network to preserve affordable housing, support small businesses, and strengthen neighborhoods. Developed with input from our Civic Capacity Committee, Board, and local and national partners, the guide provides actionable steps for resident-centered recovery, funding approaches, policy guidance, and case studies on aligning public and private investment.
The guide outlines the vital role Community Development Corporations play in driving equitable, long-term recovery. It highlights CDCs’ history and impact, short-term strategies for immediate relief, and long-term investment planning for resilience. The guide also connects the City of St. Louis’ 2023 Affordable Housing Report strategies with tornado recovery, with additional anti-displacement approaches, and lessons learned from other cities. With explicit roles for key players, intentional recovery activities, and practical steps for St. Louis, the guide provides references, resources, local ordinances, and measures of success to support place-based recovery and resilient communities.
