About Us

Our Story

It Wasn't the Storm. It Was What Came After.

Strongward was born in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, in the silence after the cameras left, where a short-term effort turned into a long-term mission and a proven model. Our current capability was built deliberately over dozens of disasters over 20 years, beginning with a critical donation of drywall from local partners that sparked two decades of partnership with the organizations and companies that make recovery possible.

To scale beyond New Orleans, the organization built the Strongward Method, based on the problem-solving culture of our partners at Toyota. Our disciplined operational model allowed us to expand to communities across the country, ultimately rebuilding thousands of homes while maintaining a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

Twenty years later, we do not settle merely for restoring what was. We help communities emerge stronger than before.

That conviction became an organization. Liz McCartney, a teacher, and Zack Rosenburg, a lawyer, left their home in Washington, D.C. to volunteer in the recovery, and in March 2006 they founded what is now Strongward. In the years since, hundreds of thousands of volunteers, AmeriCorps members, donors, and staff have helped build it into a national leader in long-term disaster recovery and resilience.
Mr. Lee smiling beside his home
Celebrating our Dedicated Team

We Are Strongward

The people who steward the mission and keep us accountable to the families and communities we serve.

Financials & Annual Reports

See how every dollar drives recovery. Explore our financials and annual reports.

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SBP is now Strongward

Same mission. New name. Stronger future.

For nearly two decades, we’ve helped families and communities prepare for and recover from disaster so they can emerge stronger than before.
While our name has changed, our commitment hasn’t.

Keeping your community clean and green, one pickup at a time for a healthier tomorrow for a clean earth & clear future.

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