We focus on long-term recovery for homeowners with the greatest unmet needs after major disasters. By applying the Strongward Method, we make sure recovery happens more reliably and at scale, so that more families are able to return to homes that are stronger than before, built to higher FORTIFIED™ rebuilding standards. Along the way, we help homeowners navigate the appeals process to secure the maximum eligible FEMA funding. And in some markets, we are able to offer free bridge loan financing so repairs can start sooner.
We rebuild homes for families with the greatest unmet needs after disaster. Every home is built to the FORTIFIED™ standard, so homes hold up against the next storm, keeping families protected and insurable in the most exposed regions.
We help homeowners navigate and appeal the disaster funding decisions that shape their recovery. By filing appeals on their behalf, we assist homeowners to secure the maximum eligible FEMA funding to support their immediate and long-term recovery needs.
We provide bridge financing, at no cost to the homeowner, in select markets so rebuilding can begin sooner.
Strongward believes that all successful disaster resilience and recovery programs begin and end at the local level. Our Advisory Services works directly with communities to build local capacity, before and after disaster. We help under-resourced communities that lack the staffing, expertise, or funding to navigate recovery alone. Through embedded experts, technical assistance, and practical training, we help local leaders build the knowledge and systems recovery requires, capacity that stays in place long after outside support ends.
Our experts share lessons learned and tested community resilience models in the face of more frequent extreme weather events.
Our experts provide technical assistance, training, and capacity-building programs to support government leaders and nonprofit partners in responding, recovering, and mitigating against natural disasters
Our Fellows advance resilience efforts in high-risk and low-capacity communities by planning and implementing mitigation projects. They share information, resources, and added human capacity to access resilience and recovery funding that protects against extreme weather threats.
When disaster strikes, recovery can't wait.
The Recovery Acceleration Fund helps qualified homeowners overcome financial barriers, begin rebuilding sooner, and return home faster.
Navigating Recovery Together
Recovery is hard enough. We help survivors navigate applications, appeals, and funding so they can focus on moving forward.
We invest in local talent to build stronger, more resilient communities.
These leaders help prepare for future challenges and support recovery long after disaster strikes.
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.
