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The Oaklander Hotel in Pittsburgh Supports BBF’s Hurricane Relief Efforts
Volunteers from The Oaklander Hotel in Pittsburgh visited BBF in November to assemble hygiene kits for individuals and families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The volunteers worked to prepare and load the kits, which include essential personal care items such as soap and shampoo. “The news coming out of the South is absolutely heartbreaking.…
Read MoreFighting Inequality with Healthcare in Honduras
The excerpt below is from a report provided to BBF Global Relief by longstanding partner Food for the Poor (FFTP) regarding a BBF pharma container donation that went to Honduras. It shows the impact that the pharma donation program is making on the lives of underserved community members. Honduras is one of the most impoverished…
Read More2024 Magee-Womens Summit
BBF funded the attendance for four healthcare professionals at the 2024 Magee-Womens Summit, an event hosted by Magee-Womens Research Institute in collaboration with UPMC clinicians and University of Pittsburgh researchers. The summit was held over two days in November, gathering global experts in reproductive sciences and women’s health to share research, foster collaboration, and address…
Read MorePartner Impact: Updates on BBF’s Tornado Relief Grants
In the wake of devastating tornadoes earlier this year, BBF Global Relief provided grants to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. These grants helped provide meals, essential food items, and other supplies to communities affected by the storms. Supporting Eastern Oklahoma’s Emergency Preparedness The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma…
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