"There is no greater calling than to assist those in
communities that have been struck by natural disasters. "

Kirk Pickerel
ABC President and CEO

Start Today and Rebuild Together (START) is a construction industry alliance between ABC and the Modular Building Institute (MBI). START was formed to leverage the resources of the construction industry, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and government agencies to respond quickly and efficiently with relief and rebuilding efforts following natural disasters. 

The first initiative, START Haiti, will help the country rebuild after January’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake. START Haiti gives ABC and MBI member companies an avenue for raising funds and sending modular containers outfitted with medical supplies to Haiti.

How you can donate 
All donations for START Haiti will be made directly to Volunteers of America Southeast. Click on the red button, select the amount you would like to donate and select START Haiti at the bottom of the donations page.       

You also can help by putting both the “Start Haiti” graphic and the “Donate Now” button on your website by clicking here .

ABC and MBI member companies will provide relief in the form of facilities and supplies to the people of Haiti. By working with Volunteers of America (VoA), Architecture for Humanity (AfH) and government agencies, the alliance will ensure clean and adequate facilities are in place for the people of Haiti in a timely and orderly manner.

For START Haiti, ABC and MBI member companies will raise funds to provide 12 modular containers filled with medical supplies. Nongovernmental organizations, including Volunteers of America and Architecture for Humanity, will deliver and set up the modular units. Additional phases of START Haiti include establishing a base camp for volunteers, constructing permanent housing and commercial infrastructure, raising awareness, and lobbying for funds and long-term assistance.  

  
The modified containers have a screen door and a window on one end and a window on the other end.

Inside, the container has painted drywall, five electrical outlets and two overhead lights.


 

For more information or if you have questions about the donation process, email communications@abc.org .

 
You can also follow START Haiti on either Facebook or Twitter