SBP and Farmers Insurance® Continue Longstanding Partnership to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Through Service
April 6, 2026$1 million grant will support service, volunteer engagement and long-term recovery services in disaster-impacted communities NEW ORLEANS — SBP has received a $1 million grant from Farmers® Insurance to support its service to disaster-impacted communities, continuing a partnership rooted in long-term recovery and resilience that began in 2011 following the historic Joplin tornado. The grant …
Strengthening Homes: SBP and Travelers Bring FORTIFIED Roofs to Families
January 30, 2026When Hurricane Ida tore through New Orleans in August 2021, Freda Jones watched as rain poured into the home she and her late husband had built together decades earlier. Born and raised in New Orleans, Freda has experienced numerous storms, including Hurricane Katrina. But Ida was different. Her home had already withstood years of wind …
Recovery and Resilience: 2025 SBP Impact Report
January 2, 2026Reviewing our biggest victories of 2025 and our goals for building a more resilient future. LETTER FROM THE CEO In 2025, SBP made tremendous progress helping communities shorten the time between disaster and recovery. As we look ahead, we see even greater opportunities to deepen our impact, strengthening readiness and resilience before disasters strike, and …
Welcome Home: After Hurricane Milton, Celebrating a Rebuild Just in Time for the Holidays
December 23, 2025When Ms. Gray (first name withheld by request) stood in her Clearwater, Florida home on December 17, the repairs were finally done: new floors and ceilings, fresh paint, and a FORTIFIED roof overhead. That day, SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and corporate partners gathered for a Welcome Home Party to celebrate a significant milestone in her …
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 …