SBP (nonprofit organization)
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Headquarters | New Orleans |
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Budget (2018) | 25,049,319[2] |
Website | sbpusa |
Formerly called | St. Bernard Project |
SBP (formerly the St. Bernard Project) is a nonprofit, disaster relief organization. After temporarily volunteering in
Creation
The organization was founded in March 2006 by
Mission
SBP's stated mission is to shrink the time between disaster and full recovery by ensuring that disaster-impacted citizens and communities recover in a prompt, efficient and predictable manner,[7] reducing "construction time by 30 percent and costs by 10 to 15 percent."[8] To do this, the project uses an "Under One Roof" model, incorporating the many facets of a volunteer-based rebuilding program into one entity. The project recruits and trains volunteers, provides skilled site managers, provides health services, and coordinates fundraising. SBP also started a Center for Wellness and Mental Health that provided mental health services for citizens who are unable to pay for it elsewhere.[5][9] By its fifth anniversary, the organization had expanded to include rebuilding efforts in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Joplin, Missouri; Columbia, South Carolina; New Jersey; New York; and West Virginia.[10] As new disasters arise, SBP re-assesses to place offices in zones with greatest need, and each office has a corresponding executive director. As of 2020[update], those directors are:
- Andy Stofleth - Bahamas
- Dulcie Shepherd – New Orleans, Louisiana
- Thomas Corley – New York
- Edgardo Maldonado – Puerto Rico
- Vincent Gialanella – New Jersey
- Glenn Goodwin – South Carolina
- Tommy Ray – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Mark Smith – Houston, Texas
The project has three distinct programs,[citation needed] all of which target the specific needs of different groups in the community: the Rebuilding Program, the Affordable Rental/First Time Homeowners Program, and the Veteran's Initiative.
Rebuild
The Owner-Occupied Rebuilding Program is a volunteer-driven program that evaluates the need of homeowners and then either supplies skilled labor to help them rebuild their homes, or, if the homeowner cannot afford them on their own, provides building materials paid for by donations. The Rebuilding Program can rebuild a home in 12 weeks, for around
Opportunity Housing Program
The Affordable Rental/First Time Homeowners Program aims to provide housing options to senior and disabled residents of SBP who face 50% increases in rental rates since hurricane Katrina.[citation needed]
Veteran's Initiative
SBP's veterans programs are focused on addressing three problems: high unemployment rate among men and women who have served in the US armed forces; affordable housing crisis; and high incidence of blighted and vacant properties in the New Orleans area. By hiring and training veterans in residential construction and paying them fair and livable wages and benefits, SBP can both increase its workforce to rebuild homes, and improve blighted and vacant properties and neighborhoods.
The Good Work Good Pay Program utilizes a trained workforce to build or rebuild affordable homes and to stabilize blighted, vacant, and disaster-impacted communities. These employees primarily complete electric, plumbing and carpentry work for the Rebuilding Program and Opportunity Housing Program, thereby minimizing SBP's need for subcontractors, speeding and reducing the cost of projects.[12]
Accomplishments
By June 2007, SBP had completed more than 30 homes, and had 20 more projects in the works.[3] That same month, the New Orleans Shell Shockers' players, coaches, and staff volunteered with the organization's building efforts.[3] In October 2007, Boeing made a $10000 donation to be used between SBP and the Beacon of Hope Research Center.[13] By September 2008, their annual budget had reached $2.7 million in donations, and they managed a staff of 32, many of which were affiliated with AmeriCorps.[4] Additionally, they had completed a total of 145, and 36 projects were underway.[4] In May 2009, SPB hosted its third annual Women's Rebuild Week,[14] an event started in 2006.[6] Over 200 women pledged to donate time to reconstruction efforts.[14] In October 2009, the organization hosted its inaugural Nuns' Build Week, inviting women from the Women Religious group first established in New Orleans in 1727.[15] In 2010, organization began to provide assistance to fishermen affected by what came to be known as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.[9]
In March 2011, the cast of Days of Our Lives volunteered with SPB as part of their promotional book tour for Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos.[18]
Toyota announced on June 29, 2011, the launch of a national program to donate its Toyota Production System expertise towards nonprofit organizations with goal of improving their operations, extending their reach, and increasing their impact.[19] By September, less than three months later, SPB reported that their home rebuilds had been reduced from 12 to 18 weeks, to 6 weeks.[20] Additionally, employing Toyota methods (like kaizen[21]) had reduced construction errors by 50 percent.[20] The company included SBP among its first 20 community organizations, along with AmeriCorps.[19]
The
In September 2015, SBP broke ground its new headquarters, moving from
After a family spent five years displaced after
After the destruction of
SBP first sent AmeriCorps members to Puerto Rico in October 2017, but by July 2018 it began a long-term recovery effort by canvassing neighborhoods and prioritizing homeowners based on their level of need. The organization has set the goal of repairing 100 homes in the first year.[citation needed]
Media appearances
During season two of Retire My Room, makeover web series for retired seniors, SBP, Friends of Rockaway featured the bedroom remodels for two families who were victims of natural disasters.
Awards and accolades
- In 2007 McCartney and Rosenburg were included in Gambit's 40 under 40 list of successful young New Orleanians.[6]
- On May 3, 2008, Senator Mary Landrieu presented McCartney and Rosenburg with the Heroes of the Storm Award.[42]
- McCartney and Rosenburg received the Manhattan Institute, Social Entrepreneurship Award in 2008.[43]
- On November 27, 2008, Liz McCartney and the St. Bernard Project were recognized for its efforts in a ceremony by CNN, titled CNN Heroes, by carrying home the Hero of the year award.[44]
- On January 5, 2009, McCartney and Rosenburg were named Gambit's New Orleanians of the Year 2008.[45]
- In July 2009, SBP was included among 50 companies that CityBusiness included among its 2009 Innovator of the Year honorees.[46]
See also
References
- ^ a b c BELLAFANTE, GINIA (September 3, 2017). "Hard Lessons From Sandy". New York Times. 166 (57709, Metropolitan): 1–4.
- ^ "Annual Report 2018 eVersion". SBP USA (1): 21. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ a b c CityBusiness Staff (June 4, 2007). "New Orleans Shell Shockers take break from soccer to rebuild homes". New Orleans CityBusiness.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i Salmon, Jacqueline L. (September 21, 2008). "Pulling Up Roots To Plant Seeds of Hope". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9780615392813.
- ^ a b c Winkler-Schmit, David; Andert, Sarah; Goyette, Caroline; Power Graves, Kandace; Price, Todd A.; Sullivan, Meg (November 6, 2007). "Gambit's 40 Under 40 (2007)". Gambit. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Disaster Specialist – Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lab" (PDF). Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Dickey, Christopher (September 19, 2011). "THE REBUILDERS: ZACK ROSENBURG & LIZ MCCARTNEY". Newsweek. 158 (12): 41.
- ^ ISBN 9781926888064.
- ^ "St. Bernard Project celebrates 5th anniversary by helping New Orleans woman come home". NOLA.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Capo, Bill. "Action Report: Group steps in to fix couple's home". Archived from the original on July 5, 2009. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
- ^ Home Builders | News | Gambit New Orleans News and Entertainment
- ^ CityBusiness Staff (December 3, 2007). "Boeing touts Ares work in New Orleans". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b CityBusiness Staff (May 11, 2009). "Women's Rebuild project targets 20 homes in St. Bernard". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
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has generic name (help) - ^ CityBusiness Staff (October 6, 2009). "Nuns volunteer with St. Bernard Project to rebuild homes in New Orleans area". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b Obama, Barack H. (August 29, 2010). Remarks at Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana (PDF) (Speech). Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9781608460656.
- ^ "Sold Out "Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos" Book Tour Swarmed in Suwanee (Atlanta) by Thousands of Fans" (Press release). Los Angeles: PR Newswire. PR Newswire US. March 23, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ a b "Toyota Launches National Program to Expand Efforts to Help Schools, Hospitals and Community Organizations Make the Most of Every Dollar" (Press release). Chicago, Illinois: PR Newswire. PR Newswire US. June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ a b Toyota (September 21, 2011). "Toyota Helps to Speed Post-Katrina Homebuilding, Reports Major New Orleans Nonprofit". Business Wire (Press release).
- ^ BOSS, SUZIE (Winter 2012). "Engineering Higher Efficiency". Stanford Social Innovation Review. 10 (1): 56–57. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "American Standard To Donate Products To Rebuild New Orleans". Supply House Times. 54 (6): 8. August 2011.
- ^ PR Newswire (August 31, 2012). "Warrior Weekend Two in New Orleans: St. Bernard Project". PR Newswire US (Press release). Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ a b PR Newswire (November 9, 2012). "Tuesday's Children And The American Widow Project Rebuild For Hurricane Victims". PR Newswire US (Press release).
- ^ LIVINGSTON, SHELBY (April 13, 2015). "Community service day returns to New Orleans after post-Katrina launch". Business Insurance. 49 (8): 22.
- ^ a b c d PR Newswire (June 13, 2013). "American Institute of Architects, Make It Right, St. Bernard Project and Architecture for Humanity Launch Housing Design Contest to Aid Disaster Survivors". PR Newswire US (Press release). Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Zurich and St. Bernard Project Use Lessons Learned Post Hurricane Katrina To Help Communities Across America". Insurance Broadcasting: 1. April 25, 2014.
- ^ PR Newswire (May 20, 2014). "Farmers Insurance Along With St. Bernard Project, Launch The 'Disaster Recovery Playbook'" (Press release). Los Angeles, California. PR Newswire US.
- ^ "Disaster Recovery Playbook". www-cs-students.stanford.edu. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Disaster Recovery Playbook". www-cs-students.stanford.edu. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c Shannon, Robin (September 9, 2015). "Disaster recovery nonprofit plans new Mid-City headquarters". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
- ^ Hodges, Quincy (May 19, 2016). "St. Bernard Project looks for tenants in new space". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
- ^ Hodges, Quincy (May 27, 2016). "St. Bernard Project rebrands with new name, space". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA). Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ a b PR Newswire (August 31, 2017). "J.F. Kiely Construction Co. Helps 'Sandy' Family Return Home". PR Newswire US (Press release). Long Branch, New Jersey. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Toyota Motor North America collaborates with Toyota Financial Services, The Friedkin Group, Gulf States Toyota and Toyota and Lexus dealers". Auto Business News. August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Houston Flood Relief Fund - YouCaring.com - Web". YouCaring.com. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ^ Peter, Josh. "Relief requires dollars, more sense". USA Today. p. 03c. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^ McKay, Jim (August 17, 2018). "Disaster Recoveries Typically Hampered by a Lack of Data". Government Technology. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ a b PR Newswire (April 7, 2014). "Season Two of Interior Design Web Series Retire My Room Kicks Off in July With New Sponsors, New Makeovers, and New Charity Partnerships". PR Newswire US (Press release). Los Angeles, California. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Langenhennig, Susan (November 17, 2016), "'Property Brothers' tackle a blighted New Orleans shotgun house in new series". The Times Picayune. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ a b STEIN, MEGAN (November 23, 2016), "Property Brothers' Drew and Jonathan Scott on Filming in Louisiana During Devastating Floods: 'It Was Tragic'". People. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "Friends of New Orleans". www.friendsofneworleans.org. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- Chronicle of Philanthropy. 20 (24): 40. October 2, 2008.
- ^ "Katrina survivor: 'I was gonna blow myself away'". CNN. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "New Orleanians of the Year 2008: Liz McCartney, Zack Rosenburg and Karen Gadbois". Gambit. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ CityBusiness Staff (July 27, 2009). "New Orleans CityBusiness names Innovators of the Year for 2009". New Orleans CityBusiness (LA).
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