Welcome Home: SBP Celebrates Rebuild of Veteran’s Home After Hurricane Helene
November 25, 2025More than a year after Hurricane Helene sent floodwaters through his St. Petersburg, Florida home, Roland Trudell reached a milestone he had been working toward: returning to a safe, fully restored house. On November 19, SBP celebrated that moment with a Welcome Home Party, a tradition that brings homeowners, volunteers, and partners together to celebrate …
Hands-On Hope: Farmers Insurance Volunteers Help Rebuild Homes with SBP
November 13, 2025Michele Cupedro spent two days in September painting a stranger’s home in Tampa, Florida. With temperatures over 100 degrees, the work was tough. “It was hot, but that’s okay,” she said. “We were helping get the house closer to being ready. I was happy to be part of that.” Cupedro, a service advocate for Bristol …
SBP Announces Key Leadership Appointments: Reese May Named Chief Operating Officer; Lauren A.K. Darnell Joins as Chief of Staff
November 10, 2025SBP announces two key leadership appointments. Reese May has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, after previously serving as Chief of Innovation and Strategy, and Lauren A.K. Darnell has joined SBP as Chief of Staff. Both report to Chief Executive Officer Carol Markowitz and serve on SBP’s Senior Leadership Team. As Chief Operating Officer, May …
Building Resilience in Texas: How SBP Fellow Will McCrory is Helping Protect Gulf Coast Communities
November 4, 2025Along the Texas Gulf Coast, communities live with the constant threat of hurricanes, flooding, and other extreme weather events. For low-capacity communities, these risks are even greater. Aging infrastructure, limited staff capacity, and tight budgets often mean critical upgrades are delayed. When infrastructure systems fail during disaster, like wastewater systems, the consequences can be devastating: …
One Year After Hurricanes Helene and Milton: The Road to Recovery
October 9, 2025One year ago, Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding and massive destruction across Florida and the Southeastern United States. Just 13 days later, Hurricane Milton hit Florida communities still reeling from Helene’s impact. Together, the storms damaged more than 100,000 homes and displaced countless families in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Since then, SBP has been …
One Year After Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Stories of Resilience
October 9, 2025Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread damage across Florida and the Southeastern United States, leaving thousands of families with damaged homes and uncertain futures. Over the past year, many have faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives—repairing homes, navigating assistance programs, and regaining a sense of stability. With guidance and support from SBP and our …