Disasters
Communities face increased risks of natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and public health threats. It is critical to strengthen partnerships and bolster systems we rely on to increase our resilience for the day it is needed most.
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency
Developed in partnership with FedEx, the Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) helps small businesses prepare for disasters and offers immediate $5,000 grants to help them recover after a disaster occurs.
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- This page will provide up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community effectively contribute to response efforts following flooding in Central Texas and Hill Country.In an op-ed for Disaster Recovery Journal, Foundation resilience expert Rob Glenn spotlights how businesses of all sizes answer the call when disaster strikes, providing crucial response and recovery support.With another hurricane season approaching and billion-dollar disasters increasing nationwide, the 2025 Building Resilience Conference brought together leaders to explore stronger unified approaches to disaster resilience and management.At the 2024 Building Resilience Conference, leaders from The UPS Foundation, American Red Cross, and United Way Worldwide, share actionable strategies to strengthen civic engagement as a way of enhancing disaster resilience.At the 2024 Building Resilience Conference, SBA's Chris Stallings and Fiserv's Jim Kelly share insights on the critical need for small business disaster preparedness, the importance of proactive planning and action, and the role that partnerships and data play in supporting small businesses.Cross-sector leaders share personal experiences and innovative case studies, unpacking the complex intersection of economic, strategic, and human factors in building resilient communities at the 2024 Building Resilience Conference.This page will provide up-to-date guidance and resources to help the business community effectively contribute to response efforts following the earthquake in Myanmar.In our annual impact report, you’ll see not just what we’ve accomplished, but where we’re going—and how we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient future together.
