About Us
Our Beginning
On September 16, 2004 Hurricane Ivan struck the Florida Gulf Coast pummeling the area with 140mph winds and an unprecedented 13-foot storm surge. Thousands of citizens in Northwest Florida were left homeless or living in substandard conditions in the aftermath of the powerful storm. It soon became apparent that the task of returning people to safe and decent housing would be enormous. Rebuild Northwest Florida (REBUILD) was established in response to the un-met needs of citizens in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties Florida. The organization grew from a grass-roots effort of concerned local citizens who very early on realized the magnitude of the recovery efforts and what it would take to restore the community. REBUILD formed as a 501(C) 3, non-profit organization existing to coordinate the need-based recovery initiatives for economically disadvantaged families in the area. The organization is a working testament for the vast potential of community partnerships. The realization of the organization's mission has been made possible by the efforts provided by private citizens, non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, social service agencies, government entities, and private business.
