Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Disaster Services Corporation (DSC) is a national nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, based in Irving, Texas. Under the leadership of Elizabeth Disco-Shearer, DSC serves as a supplementary emergency response resource, providing direct, person-to-person recovery support to families affected by disasters across the United States and emphasizing long-term case management after the initial response. Its work encompasses organizing regional rapid-response teams, aiding Disaster Recovery Centers, representing communities at local resource centers, providing disaster case management, supporting long-term recovery initiatives, and supplying furnished homes through the House in the Box program. DSC operates within the nonprofit emergency-management landscape with a mission to advance equity and empower marginalized communities through community-based programs and resilience-building. Recent leadership developments include Patrice Relf's promotion to Chief Programs Officer in March 2025.