Gateway Resilience Fund

COVID-19 is threatening a bedrock of St. Louis' musical history, as local blues musicians have been struggling to find work during the ongoing pandemic. And the non-profit St. Louis Blues Society has noticed, and hopes to help local musicians. The organization has distributed grants to more than 150 musicians of $500 or more. Much of the money the Blues Society has distributed has come from another non-profit, the century-old St. Louis Community Foundation and the Gateway Resilience Fund, which was set up when the pandemic began to help out those in the hospitality industry.

1. The deadline for registering for the virtual Macklind Mile is coming up. 2. You have until Friday, June 26th to finish the Gateway Resilience Fund Run and Ri...de (you can even walk). 3. Pier Kids and other #LGBTQ themed movies are playing virtually at Cinema St. Louis QFest. Seek understanding and tell us #WhatYouAreDoingAboutIt Fox2Now

We love hearing these stories and we are so proud of the St. Louis community for coming together to support one another. #314Together

The support we have seen for the Gateway Resilience Fund is unbelievable. Thank you to everyone who has donated, held a fundraiser and spread the word! #314Together

"Now, The STLBS is so proud to work with the St. Louis Community Foundation and through their Gateway Resilience Fund, we are proud to be able to provide additional grants for our Blues Musicians and Creators in St. Louis. This support from GRF, is the result of our community coming together in support of each other in this unprecedented time of need. Initiated by restaurant, bar, and small business owners, contributions are flowing into the Gateway Resilience Fund from all over the region."