SBP’s efforts go beyond rebuilding. They also guide governments, nonprofits, and local contractors to maximize recovery resources. "We don’t just rebuild homes; we rebuild systems," Andy adds. "We teach state and municipal governments how to navigate complex federal funding processes and scale their recovery efforts efficiently." Innovative Approaches: Toyota's Influence One of SBP’s most unique attributes is its partnership with Toyota. Applying Toyota’s Production System principles to disaster recovery, SBP has optimized its processes for efficiency and predictability.
SBP’s core mission is to address the often- overlooked gap between immediate disaster response and long-term recovery. While federal funding through HUD’s Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) can take years to reach communities, SBP aims to mobilizes resources within 90 days of a disaster to begin rebuilding homes for those in greatest need after federally-declared disasters. "Where government funding takes years, SBP provides a pathway to recovery almost immediately," says Andy. "Our work ensures that the most vulnerable—elderly residents, single mothers, and families without insurance —don’t have to wait in limbo for years."
Andy Stofleth | Senior Director
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