ST. LOUIS - You may not realize just how much still needs to be done in north St Louis if you have been there lately.

Frustrations are growing as community volunteers feel like they're doing all of the work to help residents recover from the damage.

One woman, Gwen Hudgins, made headlines right after the tornado hit when she camped out in a tent next to her destroyed home.

She refused to leave.

Now three and a half months later, Gwen is relying on volunteers to help her navigate her new normal.

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A nonprofit that formed in July called “Grassroots Redeeming Love” adopted Gwen and has helped her recover her personal belongings in the rubble.

Volunteers have filled five 40-yard dumpsters with debris. They sift through eac

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