OPERATION FORTIFY

Operation Fortify harnesses the unparalleled strength and expertise of veteran-led service platoons to significantly bolster community resilience in response to the increasingly severe challenges posed by extreme weather events.

By mobilizing our dedicated volunteers, equipped with a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to service, Operation Fortify not only mitigates the immediate impact of natural disasters but also cultivates lasting resilience within vulnerable communities. This initiative stands as a testament to the transformative power of unified action, ensuring that communities not only withstand but thrive in the face of adversity.

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SERVING TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITIES AGAINST EXTREME WEATHER

OUR REACH

OUR DIFFERENTIATOR

OUR WORK

• Operating in 40+under-resourced neighborhoods nationwide

• Activating more than 10,000 highly skilled volunteers

• Planting trees --> creates shade in heat islands, improves air quality

• Building rain gardens and drainage paths --> divert water from flooding vital community organization

• Building shelves--> keeps essential needs like food out of harm’s way if flooding happens

• Building compost bins --> make soil more resistant to drought and extreme heat, providing immediate relief and longterm temperature reduction