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As Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast in 2005, it reshaped the way nonprofits approach disaster relief, focusing on recovering the "whole community."

"I think one of the things about long-term recovery is that you don't just build back the same way, but you build back smarter and stronger," said Jeff Jellets, emergency disaster services director for the Salvation Army's southern region.

When Jellets first arrived in New Orleans, he saw piles of debris along the streets. The beach was empty. Not even the foundations of the beautiful homes that once stood along the shoreline were spared. All remaining evidence of life was stripped out piece by piece and taken to the sea.

During the first few hours, he and his t

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