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 …
Harry and Lorraine’s Story: One Year after Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2025One year after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida, Harry and his wife Lorraine have their home back in shape. With SBP’s help, the damaged drywall was repaired, new baseboards were installed, lighting and ceiling fans were restored, and the electrical system was upgraded. Replacing the family’s air conditioner—a must in the Florida heat—brought them comfort …
From a Leaky Roof to Lasting Resilience: One Year After Hurricane Milton
October 8, 2025For over 30 years, Angela Bristol’s home in Daytona Beach, Florida has been an anchor for her family. Her home is the place where her daughter grew up and where children and grandchildren still gather on weekends. But hurricanes jeopardized that sense of stability. When Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida in September 2022 as a …
The House He Built: A Florida Homeowner Rebuilds After Hurricane Helene
September 25, 2025When Hurricane Helene made landfall less than 25 miles from Anthony Lawson’s town in Florida’s Big Bend on September 26, 2024, he stayed inside the house he had designed and built himself. “I built this house with my own hands,” he said. “It had been through hurricanes and a tornado. I didn’t want to leave …