Only 2 to 18.7 Percent: The Reality of Disaster Recovery Funding
According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, only 2 percent to 18.7 percent of all disaster giving over the past decade has supported reconstruction and long-term recovery.
Most resources go toward immediate response, leaving communities to navigate years of rebuilding with limited funding and limited visibility.
In Appalachia, recovery is not measured in days or weeks. It takes time, leadership, and sustained investment.
Worthy Ground shares these long-term stories to keep recovery visible and to show why continued support matters long after the headlines fade.
