Building the Way Home for Disaster Survivors

The importance of home has been at the heart of SBP’s work since we were founded in St. Bernard Parish in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. We partner with homeowners to rebuild their homes efficiently and resiliently after a disaster.

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How Our Rebuilding Program Works

No matter who you are, home is about much more than just a roof and four walls. After a disaster, survivors need prompt, predictable recovery assistance to minimize suffering—and restore dignity and hope. 

SBP’s rebuilding program rebuilds damaged homes for disaster survivors, prioritizing those with limited income, including families with young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, veterans, and people who are underinsured or uninsured. Leveraging the power of reputable local contractors, dedicated AmeriCorps members, and service volunteers—and the efficiency of the Toyota Production System—SBP scales rebuilding programs to serve communities in need. Homeowners benefit from a single point of contact throughout the process, ensuring clear and continuous communication.

For more details on our rebuilding program, download our Fact Sheet.

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Who We Serve

In the aftermath of disasters, SBP’s rebuilding program serves homeowners with a particular focus on those with limited income, such as families with young children, the elderly, disabled individuals, veterans, and people who are uninsured or underinsured.

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Testimonials

"I have prayed so much for this moment. My mom is looking down at me from heaven, and I know she is happy. Her home will be beautiful once again. I know many great and beautiful things will happen in this home once it is fixed. Thank you for being my angels."

Sara Rosa De Jesus (client),

Carolina, Puerto Rico

"I don’t know how to put into words the level of gratitude I have and the amount of appreciation for this BIG blessing I am receiving. Maybe I’ll figure out between now and the time I get home. I am also looking forward to meeting you and everyone else involved to be able to tell you in person how much this is truly appreciated."

Davilon Carter (client)

Houston, TX; excerpt from a letter written to our Community Engagement Manager in Houston, Kaitlyn Perez, upon project approval

"[SBP] really did change my life. It gave me a new outlook and a new lease on life because I was able to finally move forward from something that had been holding me back for years. You don’t realize what an impact your shelter makes on you, but it is a huge part of your emotional and mental well-being…and it really just completely gave my life a turnaround because I was really stuck, and I had been stuck for quite a while."

Owner Occupied Rebild Client in Florida

"What you’ve done is not just a good deed, you’ve made an impact on a fellow human’s life, and you don’t know what it’s like until you’re on the receiving end. It’s phenomenal."

Bill Roach,

Hurricane Ian survivor, SBP Disaster Response

"Having a secure home gives people hope. It allows them to recalculate their future, no matter what their circumstances are and what the destruction looks like. It struck me that every time you improve someone's life in some way it provides hope, and all people should have some hope of a safe and secure family."

Bob Jacques,

SBP Volunteer and Donor

"The CDC Foundation partnered and supported SBP in responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, across the Bahamas. The main focus of this work was to fortify five clinics and hospitals across the impacted islands with enhanced water treatment and storage capabilities to better serve their patients, employees, and the communities with safe and sanitary water…"

Melissa Bennett, MPH

Associate Director of Emergency Response, CDC Foundation

"I want to express my appreciation on behalf of Abaco Strong for everything that you and SBP have done to assist us as we continue the rebuilding process in Abaco. Your support and guidance have been invaluable, and I don’t think that we would be where we are today without your help. Sharing your experiences, your resources, pricing information, and documentation was just what was needed to jumpstart our work. Thank you for all of the great work that you are doing and for your mentorship. I hope that Abaco Strong can continue to partner with SBP as The Bahamas continues to recover from Hurricane Dorian."

Martha Fleury,

President, AbacoStrong.org

"We are thankful to SBP for their continued partnership, and the tremendous work they have done in our communities."

Sarah St. George,

Chairman, Grand Bahama Port Authority

"We are exceptionally proud of all we have been able to achieve in partnership with SBP for so many families in Grand Bahama. Since inception, we have provided mold remediation for 144 homes and restored 175 , including 52 homes in our most recent home repair program to assist families in Hawksbill, East Section, West Section, Coral Reef, and Hudson Estates subdivisions. That means 52 more families whose properties were damaged by the sustained winds and floodwaters of Hurricane Dorian are back in safe, secure and comfortable homes."

Karla McIntosh,

Board Member, Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and executive leadership of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA), I thank the team at SBP and its donors for the profound contribution you've made to help the people of Grand Bahama rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian. Your organization's work, which has enabled you to impact more than 600 storm-battered families, is exceptional…"

Aarone Sargent,

Managing Director, Bahamas Disaster Reconstruction Authority

"As a Rotarian and a sitting Director of the GB Rotary Disaster Relief Committee in Grand Bahama, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and your team for all of the support provided to the residents of the Bahamas in partnership with our Rotary. SBP has done a tremendous job of uniting us in the early days after Hurricane Dorian to coordinate reconstruction services and reduce duplication of benefits by working together…"

James Sarles,

Director, GB Rotary Disaster Relief Committee

"Sincerest thanks for your hard work and unwavering support to our island, particularly our hospital. You came to help us to restore our island. You worked practically day and night to get so much done…"

Sandra Mortimer-Russell,

Deputy Administrator / COO, Bahamas Public Hospitals Authority, Grand Bahama Health Services