Browsing: disaster relief

MacKenzie Scott’s latest million donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump’s cuts to FEMA

MacKenzie Scott’s latest $60 million donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump’s cuts to FEMA

By Press Room29 October 2025

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is once again giving away millions. On Tuesday, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announced it…

Disaster restoration company Belfor cleaned up after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina—and its billionaire CEO says it’s ‘ready’ for post-election civil war

Disaster restoration company Belfor cleaned up after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina—and its billionaire CEO says it’s ‘ready’ for post-election civil war

By Press Room2 November 2024

When tragedy strikes, Belfor is ready and waiting to clean up the mess left behind. As the world’s largest disaster…

FEMA is denying requests for aid as relief fund runs dry amid record number of costly disasters

FEMA is denying requests for aid as relief fund runs dry amid record number of costly disasters

By Press Room12 July 2024

A once in 200-years storm dumped 11 inches of rain over four hours on the central Massachusetts town of Leominster…

California’s homelessness ‘solution’ is a billion deal for 1,200 tiny homes that might not even come with a bathroom

California’s homelessness ‘solution’ is a $1 billion deal for 1,200 tiny homes that might not even come with a bathroom

By Press Room11 June 2024

In March last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes to temporarily house homeless people, specifically those who…