named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Resilience Education
Educates property owners and design professionals on socially responsible, sustainable, and resilient rebuilding practices
Disaster Recovery Advocacy
Engages government agencies and promotes community-generated ideas to improve post-disaster recovery policies and access to resources
One-on-One Design Assistance
Provides personalized architectural and design support to homeowners rebuilding after natural disasters, from initial design through certificate of occupancy
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Disaster-Resilient Home Reconstruction 2 activities
- Delivers end-to-end home rebuilding supportProvides comprehensive rebuilding services for homes damaged by disasters, spanning from initial design through to final certificate of occupancy.
- Provides one-on-one design assistance for disaster-affected homeownersOffers personalized design support to homeowners impacted by extreme weather events or natural disasters, helping them rebuild safely and sustainably.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Advocates for community-driven design policiesEngages government agencies to promote and implement community-generated ideas and address local needs through advocacy.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Allocates donations to design, education, and advocacy servicesDirects 100% of donated funds toward design, education, and advocacy initiatives in communities affected by natural disasters or environmental damage.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
- Promotes access to socially-responsible design for community resilienceAdvances social equity by expanding access to sustainable and ethical design practices that support long-term economic and physical resilience in vulnerable communities.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Trains design and construction professionals in community resilienceProvides education and capacity-building programs for design and construction professionals to lead efforts in creating resilient, sustainable communities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Educates property owners on resilient design decisionsEmpowers property owners and affected individuals with knowledge to make informed choices about their built environment, particularly in post-disaster contexts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$30K19%
Program service revenue$131K81%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$156K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$4K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +51.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Baer | Executive Director/President | 40 | $36K |
board members · 5
- Allison Kuharski — Director
- Bill DelGrosso — Director
- Cassandra Misall-Procipo — Director
- Seth Golbey — Director
- Seth Rosner — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Disciples of Christ Ministries Partner — Philanthropic supporter providing financial or in-kind support
- Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Church of Christ Partner — Philanthropic supporter providing financial or in-kind support
- Lutheran Congregational Services and Lutheran Disaster Response Partner — Philanthropic supporter providing financial or in-kind support
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Partner — Proud partner with National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
- New York Disaster Interfaith Services Partner — Philanthropic supporter providing financial or in-kind support
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with individuals, teams, and organizations on projects
- Schultz Family Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support
- Union Pacific Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support
- United Methodist Conference On Relief Partner — Philanthropic supporter providing financial or in-kind support
- Wells Fargo Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support
- Westfield Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support
- like-minded agencies Partner — Collaborates with like-minded agencies to share ideas and expand professional networks supporting communities.
- like-minded agencies Partner — Cooperates, communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with like-minded agencies to support communities.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Resilient Rebuildingmethodology: resilient_rebuildingBy providing one-on-one design assistance tailored to each homeowner’s unique circumstances, the organization produces more resilient, sustainable, and safer rebuilding outcomes because personalized support ensures solutions are contextually appropriate and community-owned.
- Collaborative Capacity Buildingmethodology: professional-capacity-buildingBy training design and construction professionals and partnering with agencies and organizations, the organization strengthens local leadership and expands collective expertise, because shared knowledge and networked collaboration enhance the quality and reach of community-driven resilience initiatives.
- Community Empowerment Through Education and Advocacymethodology: community-empowerment-through-educationBy educating residents and property owners and building their capacity to engage in environmental decision-making, the organization produces more equitable and resilient communities because informed community members can generate locally grounded solutions and advocate effectively for policy change.
- Integrated Resilience Frameworkmethodology: integrated_resilienceBy treating social, economic, and physical resilience as interconnected systems in community development, the organization produces more sustainable outcomes because holistic planning addresses root vulnerabilities rather than isolated symptoms.
- Transformative Education and Collaborationmethodology: education_and_collaborationBy using education and collaboration to reshape how residents relate to their built and natural environment, the organization advances community equality because shared understanding and co-creation foster inclusive, long-term behavioral and systemic change.