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HOPE INSIDE DISASTER

Natural disasters destroy more than just property. They disrupt lives, finances, and futures, too. That’s why Operation HOPE doesn’t wait for recovery to start on its own.

We help communities

prepare, recover, and rebuild.

We help people prepare before disaster strikes, walk with them through the aftermath, and support the long-term process of rebuilding. HOPE Inside Disaster, powered by HOPE Coalition America, is the nation’s first and only financial emergency preparedness and recovery program. We help individuals, families, and small business owners navigate the often-overlooked financial impact of disaster, from credit and insurance to budgets and business continuity.

We are proud to offer a hand-up to individuals and communities before, during, and after life’s storms — both natural and human made — and the financial preparation and recovery required for a safe landing and fresh start.

What We Do

We help survivors regain control of their financial lives with services that include:

Emergency & Recovery Budget Planning

FEMA Application Navigation

Support With SBA Loans & Credit Protection

Insurance Claim Assistance

Foreclosure & Eviction Prevention

Referrals to Essential Disaster Services

Small Business Recovery Coaching

Case Management & Group Recovery Seminars


A natural, human made, or financial disaster could strike at any time, but your preparation can begin today. We help individuals and small business owners get ready before one of life’s unexpected expenses present themselves. Financial preparedness can’t wait until it’s too late. Contact a HOPE financial wellbeing coach and begin taking action today.

Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)

Developed with FEMA to help families and entrepreneurs organize key documents before disaster hits.

  • Disaster Preparedness Guide
    A step-by-step tool to build an emergency plan tailored to your household or business.
  • Disaster Financial Recovery Score (DFR Score)
    A 10-question assessment that shows how financially ready you are — and what to do next. Take the quiz at DFRScore.org

We’ve been there.

Every disaster is different but the need for hope, structure, and financial clarity is always the same. And that’s where we come in.

When wildfires tore through Los Angeles, we were on the ground within days, helping survivors find stability amid uncertainty.

When Maui faced unimaginable loss, our team mobilized to assist small business owners, renters, and families navigating the path to recovery.

After devastating hurricanes hit Puerto Rico, we supported local partners and residents rebuilding their financial lives from the ground up.

Our coaches meet people where they are — on-site at disaster recovery centers, virtually through our HOPE Crisis Hotline, and through local partnerships that extend our reach and deepen our impact.

We don’t just respond to emergencies. We walk with communities toward long-term resilience.

NEED HELP AFTER A DISASTER?

If you’ve recently been impacted by a natural disaster and are trying to figure out what comes next, we’re here to help.

Call us at 1-888-388-HOPE (4673)
Register for Support

Want to support?

Whether you’re a corporate partner, a foundation, or an individual who just wants to help, you can join us.

  • Donate to fund disaster recovery efforts
  • Partner to expand our reach and response capacity
  • Volunteer to support survivors in the moments that matter most

HOPE Inside Disaster is committed to restoring dignity, stability, and financial strength to communities that need it most. Together, we can build a future that’s more prepared, more resilient, and more equitable for all.