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Bringing Essential Care to Ethiopia
Last February, a team of 31 medical professionals from the Coptic Medical Association of North America (CMANA) traveled to Ethiopia, bringing much-needed healthcare services to communities with limited access to medical treatment. The team included specialists in internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, cardiology, optometry, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology, dentistry, and pharmacy—offering care across a wide…
Read MoreBBF Continues Support for California Wildfire Response with Fifth Shipment
As California communities work to recover from the recent wildfires, BBF continues to assist with critical recovery efforts. Our latest shipment, the fifth in our ongoing response efforts, delivered 100 air purifiers to the Anderson Munger Family YMCA to help improve air quality for those affected by smoke and hazardous conditions. Since the onset of…
Read MoreBBF Grant Helps LAEC to Care for Animals Affected by Wildfires
The devastating wildfires that have swept through California have left countless communities in crisis, displacing families and animals. Among those affected are horses, donkeys, goats, and other large animals forced from their homes due to the destruction. In response to this need, BBF has provided a grant to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC) through…
Read MoreOngoing Relief: BBF Provides Grants for Ukraine’s Children and Medical Professionals
As the war in Ukraine continues to take a devastating toll, the need for mental health support and specialized medical training remains critical. In response, BBF has provided two new grants to Heart & Valor and MedGlobal—expanding access to trauma rehabilitation for children and strengthening medical care for those wounded by the ongoing conflict. For…
Read MoreBBF Supports Pasadena Humane’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
When wildfires swept through Southern California in January of this year, the destruction extended beyond homes and infrastructure—it also left thousands of animals in urgent need of care. Many were separated from their families, injured, or displaced with nowhere to go. In the wake of the disaster, Pasadena Humane stepped in as a critical resource,…
Read MoreGive from the Heart: Expanding Our Reach in 2025
This February, Give from the Heart and help communities in need access life-changing resources. With every donation, you’ll expand the reach of BBF’s Blueprint for Relief, bringing medical supplies, clean water, and education materials to underserved areas around the world. Your generosity fuels real change—ensuring that critical aid reaches those who need it most. Together,…
Read MoreSupporting Healthcare in Urraco, Honduras
In January, BBF’s Med-Surg program supported Victorious Living Ministries on their medical service trip to Urraco, Honduras, providing medicines that addressed critical healthcare needs in the community. The team delivered medical care, vision care, public health education, and training for local health professionals, including medical students who assisted with the clinics. Over the course of…
Read MoreBROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION WELCOMES ERIC SAKS AS NEW BOARD CHAIR
For Immediate Release Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) is pleased to welcome Eric Saks as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Saks has been a dedicated member of BBF’s Board since 2021, previously serving as Vice Chair. Saks first became involved with BBF in 2016 as a member of our Advisory Board, bringing a…
Read MoreBBF Supports California Wildfire Recovery with Grants to Food Banks
While the wildfires in California are now largely contained, recovery for those affected is only just beginning. Families who lost their homes, jobs, and stability in the fires now face months of rebuilding and uncertainty. In response, Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) has provided grants to food banks supporting those in need, ensuring that impacted communities…
Read MoreCalifornia Wildfire Response Update: BBF’s Ongoing Relief and Recovery
As the wildfires continue to impact communities across California, BBF remains committed to ongoing relief efforts. Our latest support includes a grant to the LA Regional Food Bank, which is ramping up its response to assist evacuees and address widespread food insecurity in Los Angeles County. With this funding, they are bringing in additional food,…
Read MorePITTSBURGH COMES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
For Immediate Release January 24, 2025 Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) would like to thank the Pittsburgh community for its support of our response to the devastating impact and loss of life caused by the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The generosity of individual members of our community has been supplemented by donations from…
Read MoreSupporting Smiles in El Salvador
In January 2025, BBF supported the Global Smile Foundation (GSF) on their medical trip to Benjamin Bloom Hospital in San Salvador, El Salvador. BBF provided surgical instruments to assist GSF in their work for children with cleft lip and palate. During their time in El Salvador, GSF’s medical team screened 77 patients, ranging in age…
Read MoreSecond Shipment Sent to Support Wildfire Recovery
BBF has sent a second shipment of essential supplies to aid families and communities impacted by the wildfires in Southern California. Today’s shipment includes six pallets of hygiene kits and ten pallets of bottled water, generously provided by Giant Eagle and a network of dedicated supporters. These critical resources are on their way to the…
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BBF Sends 250,000 Masks To California As Wildfires Rage On
Read MoreBBF Sends Out First Shipment in Response to California Wildfires
In response to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, BBF is delivering critical supplies to support impacted communities. Today, we sent 26 pallets of N95 masks to the Food Bank of Southern California, equipping residents with essential protection against the hazardous air quality caused by the fires. The smoke and ash from these fires pose…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Los Angeles Wildfires
The wildfires raging near Los Angeles, California, have left a path of destruction and heartbreak in their wake. Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) is closely monitoring the evolving situation and remains in contact with our partners in California to assess the immediate and long-term needs of the impacted communities. The fires, including the Eaton, Palisades, and…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Devastating California Wildfires
Wildfires continue to ravage communities near Los Angeles, California, with thousands of residents displaced and critical infrastructure impacted. Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) is closely monitoring the situation and working with our partners in California to assess the needs of those affected. As part of our initial response, BBF is prepared to provide financial support for…
Read MoreThank You for an Incredible 2024!
As we welcome 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements we’ve accomplished together over the past year. Thanks to your unwavering generosity, 2024 was a year of hope, impact, and transformation for communities across the globe. A Year of Impact In 2024, your support allowed us to: Each of these accomplishments…
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