When a natural disaster strikes, most people think about homes lost, roads washed away, and families displaced. But there’s another heartbreaking consequence that doesn’t always make the headlines, the shuttering of Main Street businesses. Learn how the nonprofit Heart on Main Street is helping independent retailers not only survive disaster, but rebuild stronger.
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When disasters strike, Main Street businesses are often overlooked—even though they fuel local economies and culture. Learn how nonprofit Heart on Main Street is helping independent retailers rebuild and reopen with grants, resources, and hands-on support.
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