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Twelve California high school students are attempting to set a Guinness World Record by collecting and recycling tennis and pickleballs, tackling the estimated 500 million non-biodegradable balls thrown into landfills every year. The campaign grew from their community rebuilding efforts after the devastating Palisades Fire.
When Hurricane Ian destroyed 36 condos on Sanibel Island, a group of scattered owners became disaster recovery experts. Their secret weapon wasn't contractors or insurance—it was each other.
Hundreds of volunteers spent months rebuilding a North Carolina couple's home after Hurricane Helene carried it down a flooded river. The new house is days away from completion, restoring hope after devastating loss.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
One year after devastating wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes in Los Angeles, over 1,000 families are now rebuilding thanks to streamlined permit processes. Local officials report cleanup happened in record time, with 3,000 permits already approved and new efforts underway to speed recovery even more.
After a devastating accidental bombing killed innocent villagers in December 2023, Nigeria transformed Tudun Biri into a model community with modern homes, healthcare, schools, and jobs. The village now shows how tragedy can spark meaningful reconstruction that restores dignity and hope.
Wells Fargo Foundation donated $1 million to help families rebuild affordable homes in Altadena after the devastating Eaton Fire. The grant will construct accessory dwelling units and help rebuild homes destroyed in the disaster. ##
After a tragic military drone error destroyed their community, 133 families in Tudun Biri, Nigeria received brand new homes, schools, and infrastructure in just 14 months. The government kept its promise to rebuild what was lost.
After devastating floods displaced thousands in southern Mozambique, the government is relocating families to higher ground with a promise to build complete communities from scratch. President Daniel Chapo announced safe zones where 36,000 affected residents will receive new land plus schools, hospitals, and essential services.
One year after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned devastation into action, raising millions to rebuild his community. His LA Sports Strong charity just secured double its fundraising target to create a fire-resistant recreation center.
Months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Henderson County is turning temporary disaster response positions into permanent jobs to support long-term community rebuilding. The decision recognizes that recovery takes years, not months.
Six months after devastating landslides destroyed their homes, survivors in Kerala's Wayanad district will receive keys to new houses next month. The state government fast-tracked construction of a 410-home township to help families rebuild their lives.