As the largest community-based organization conducting restoration and reforestation in Southern California, TreePeople is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive recovery for fire-scarred areas. From cultivating native plants to managing land directly, their unique model restores fire-scarred sites in a way that both promotes local biodiversity and makes our wilderness areas more fire-resilient for the future.
Ratings: Guidestar & Charity Navigator
Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL)
While many non-profit and government organizations are quick to mobilize immediately following a crisis, RTGFL (FKA Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay) is there for the long haul to rebuild homes and lives in Florida communities.
TIME Magazine awarded RTGFL the prestigious "Dreamer of the Year" award in 2024 for their work in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. RTGFL is also recognized as the top performing Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster (VOAD) by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
Ratings: Guidestar & Charity Navigator
Custom Sock Lab, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in designing premium custom socks, offering 100% U.S.-sourced and manufactured products. Situated in a region devastated by Hurricane Helene, the company operates amidst ongoing disaster recovery efforts in Mecklenburg County. Despite challenges, Custom Sock Lab continues to provide unique branded solutions, contributing to the local economy.