Helping Our Neighbors Recover After the March 14 Tornadoes
On March 14, 2025, powerful storms and tornadoes swept through Franklin and Jefferson Counties, leaving behind a path of destruction. Homes were damaged, families displaced, and thousands lost access to essential services like electricity and safe housing.

At Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC), we believe that recovery starts with community — and we are here to help.

The Impact on Our Community
The storms caused widespread damage across both counties:

• In Franklin County, over 13,000 households experienced power outages, with homes and barns significantly damaged in Villa Ridge, and Union.
• In Jefferson County, more than 17,000 homes lost power, and tornadoes damaged over 400 structures in areas like Arnold, Kimmswick, Imperial, and Barnhart.
• Hillsboro, Cedar Hill, and surrounding communities also reported dozens of homes impacted.

The devastation was so severe that Missouri officials requested federal disaster assessments — a clear sign of how urgently our communities need support.

How JFCAC Is Helping
Thanks to a $50,000 Disaster Relief Grant from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), JFCAC's Community Services team is providing housing assistance to those impacted by the storms.

Our Housing Assistance Program can help eligible households with:

• Security deposits and application fees for new housing
• Up to six months of rental or mortgage assistance
• Payment of rental, mortgage, and utility arrears (including late fees and court costs)
• Utility deposits for gas, electric, water, and sewage services

In addition to financial assistance, our case managers will provide personalized support to help families stabilize their housing situation and connect to other vital resources like transportation, mental health services, and food assistance.

Our Mobile Outreach Office will also bring services directly to hard-hit neighborhoods, making it easier for impacted residents to get the help they need.

How to Get Help
If you or someone you know was impacted by the March 14 storms and needs housing assistance, please contact us:

📞 Call: 636-789-2686 Option 4
🌐 Visit: www.jfcac.org
🏢 Office Locations: #2 Merchant Drive, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
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Our case management team is ready to meet with you, assess your needs, and help you navigate the recovery process.

Dear Community Members,

Due to the threat of severe weather, we made the decision to postpone the Poverty Simulation event for the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority.

We are pleased to announce that the event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 7, with the same time (1:00 PM–4:00 PM) and location (Jefferson College Fieldhouse Gym).

We hope you'll join us on the new date. Please register here:https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/rescheduled-poverty-simulation

If you would like to volunteer for this event. Please sign up here: https://www.jfcac.org/volunteer.html

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!