Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders

What Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders does

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) is a U.S. nonprofit disaster recovery organization and the designated mission partner of The Fuller Center for Housing, focused on repairing and rebuilding homes for low-income, uninsured families after large-scale natural disasters. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at 10 Arrowhead Road, Danvers, Massachusetts, FCDR has historically responded to hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, and flooding events across Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, and most recently West Virginia (launched in 2026 following July flooding that damaged more than 1,600 homes). Its core activity is long-term, volunteer-driven reconstruction delivered by regional operations directors, a volunteer scheduler, partner church networks, and mission-aligned partners such as AmeriCorps, Brethren Disaster Ministries, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure.

The organization operates an explicitly faith-based, volunteer-powered service model rather than a technology platform. There is no proprietary software product, no AI or data offering, and no app; the "technology" footprint is limited to a WordPress website (disaster-rebuilders.org), a self-serve volunteer registration funnel ($125 per build, e.g., the Alan Park Memorial Build, April 28 – May 2, 2025), and an online donation portal (DonorPerfect) accepting PayPal and credit card. Construction capacity is generated through volunteer labor and donated funds, not capital equipment or licensed contractors.

Revenue mechanics are those of a 501(c)-style nonprofit: tax-deductible donations from individuals, church networks, corporate supporters (Wells Fargo is named), and foundations (Foundation for the Carolinas, Enterprise Community Partners), supplemented by volunteer registration fees. Customer beneficiaries are individual disaster-affected households (e.g., the Grauman Family in TX, the Plunkette Family in KY, Zoye Miller in WNC), with named program-level commitments such as a $1,347,000 Texas repair program following Winter Storm Uri and 21 completed homes in Pamlico County, NC since September 2020. No financial figures are publicly disclosed, and the organization has no external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders

Legal name

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders

Website

https://disaster-rebuilders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders is a U.S. nonprofit that rebuilds uninsured homes for low-income families after hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods across multiple states. It operates as the disaster-response arm of The Fuller Center for Housing, mobilizing volunteer labor, church networks, and donated funds for long-term community recovery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Recovery and Home Rebuilding Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Disaster Response & Debris Management (Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfires) (EUAIAMAF), Emergency restoration & storm response services (rapid rebuild, mutual aid contractors) (EUADAKAI)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Home rebuilding nonprofit
• Volunteer construction programs
• Humanitarian housing assistance
• Long-term disaster relief

Headquarters

HQ city

Danvers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from Individuals: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting disaster recovery efforts. Donations accepted via PayPal and credit card through their donor portal.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) is a nonprofit mission partner of The Fuller Center for Housing that repairs and rebuilds homes for low-income, uninsured disaster survivors. It organizes volunteer construction teams in long-term recovery zones affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms, delivering direct home repair, gutting, debris removal, and new construction services across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) is a humanitarian nonprofit organization that provides disaster recovery and home rebuilding services. It is a mission partner of The Fuller Center for Housing that leads long-term recovery efforts in areas affected by large-scale disasters where many low-income homes have been destroyed. The organization operates through volunteer labor and donated funds to rebuild uninsured homes for low-income families affected by storm damage, tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding. FCDR does not offer a technology product or software platform; rather, it provides direct on-the-ground disaster rebuilding services, coordinating volunteer teams to repair and reconstruct homes for families who lack resources to recover on their own.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Repair and Rebuilding Services for Disaster Survivors Direct construction services including home repair, gutting, debris removal, and full reconstruction of uninsured homes for low-income families affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms across U.S. disaster zones.
• Volunteer Build Programs Structured volunteer deployment programs that organize individuals and mission teams (churches, AmeriCorps NCCC, faith-based groups) for hands-on home reconstruction across active disaster recovery sites, including named builds such as the Alan Park Memorial Build.
• Alan Park Memorial Build (April 28 – May 2, 2025) A specific named volunteer build held in honor of Alan Park's legacy, during which FCDR constructed a new home for the Plunkette family in Kentucky following tornado destruction. Volunteer registration fee of $125 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 homes completed in Pamlico County alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Fuller Center for HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCDR is a mission partner of The Fuller Center for Housing. The Fuller Center leads FCDR's response to large-scale disasters where many low-income homes have been destroyed.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps members participate in FCDR operations, including AmeriCorps NCCC strike teams that assist with debris removal, gutting, and reconstruction work.
• Brethren Disaster MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for disaster recovery. BDM volunteers work alongside FCDR teams and have partnered in North Carolina, Louisiana, and other locations.
• Catholic Charities USAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a supporter organization. Provides support for disaster recovery efforts.
• American Red CrossmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a supporter organization. Collaborative relationship in disaster response.
• United WaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as supporter through United Way Coastal NC. Provides community support connections.
• Enterprise Community PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as supporter organization providing affordable housing expertise.
• Presbyterian Disaster AssistancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based disaster assistance organization that sends teams and provides funding support to FCDR operations.
• All Hands and HeartsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster response organization listed as supporter. Collaborative volunteer-based disaster recovery efforts.
• Louisiana Conference (United Methodist)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch conference providing volunteers, resources, and support for Louisiana recovery operations.
• Volunteer LouisianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState volunteer agency supporting Louisiana disaster recovery operations.
• WVU Jackson's MillmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWest Virginia location serving as volunteer base for West Virginia flood recovery operations.
• Men for MissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing volunteer partner that sends teams to assist with home reconstruction across multiple FCDR locations including Louisiana, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
• Weaverland Disaster ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMennonite disaster services organization that has served with FCDR in Kentucky and Tennessee from November through March seasons.
• Kairos CarpentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that has assisted with repairs and new builds in Kentucky.
• Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSends volunteer teams through multi-week deployments to Kentucky operations.
• Pamlico County Disaster Recovery CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coalition in North Carolina partnering with FCDR for long-term disaster recovery in Pamlico County.
• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster recovery organization listed as supporter, collaborates on recovery efforts.
• Fuller Center Bicycle AdventureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBicycle team that combines cycling with volunteer work, assisting with home reconstruction during their rides.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project): National nonprofit focused on disaster recovery home rebuilding for low-income families. Operates a volunteer-driven model in similar geographies and is already listed as an FCDR partner/supporter.
• All Hands and Hearts: Volunteer-powered nonprofit providing disaster recovery and rebuilding services. Already listed as an FCDR supporter and operates an overlapping volunteer-build model in the same U.S. disaster zones.
• Brethren Disaster Ministries: Faith-based disaster recovery organization that sends volunteer teams to rebuild homes after storms and floods. Long-standing FCDR operational partner across North Carolina, Louisiana, and other states.
• Mennonite Disaster Service: Faith-based volunteer network providing long-term disaster recovery and home rebuilding. Directly comparable model and faith-based volunteer pipeline, operating in the same U.S. disaster regions.
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Faith-based disaster relief and recovery arm of the Presbyterian Church. Already an FCDR supporter and partner, deploying volunteer teams and funding into the same hurricane and tornado recovery work.
• Samaritan's Purse: Christian relief nonprofit deploying volunteer disaster response teams for home repair and rebuilding in U.S. disaster zones. Comparable faith-based volunteer mobilization and post-disaster housing focus.
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response organization performing debris removal, home repair, and rebuilding after hurricanes and floods. Comparable volunteer-driven disaster recovery model in the same geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: Large national nonprofit building affordable housing, including disaster-recovery affiliates. Operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth than FCDR but shares the volunteer-built, low-income homeowner model.
• American Red Cross: Largest U.S. humanitarian disaster response organization. Listed as an FCDR supporter; addresses broader emergency shelter, food, and relief alongside longer-term recovery services.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic social service agencies providing disaster case management and recovery support. Already listed as an FCDR supporter and operates at materially greater scale and funding breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/256165872610
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fuller.center.disaster.rebuilders

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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