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October 29, 2005 Brother’s Brother Foundation sending aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Read MoreBBF Provides Additional Support for Families Impacted by Earthquakes in Afghanistan
BBF has provided an additional grant to Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to assist families displaced by recent earthquakes in Afghanistan. Through this project, LIFE will procure and distribute heavy winter blankets, coats, hats, and gloves to families affected by the disaster. This follows BBF’s earlier grant in September 2025, which enabled LIFE to…
Read MoreBROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION RESPONDING TO HURRICANE MELISSA
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 28, 2025 BBF is responding to the potentially devastating hurricane as it approaches the coast of Jamaica. In our immediate response to Hurricane Melissa, BBF is sending 14 pallets or over 6,000 hygiene kits, along with 220 hard hats, cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, and diapers to our partner based in both Southern…
Read MoreSupporting Earthquake Relief in Afghanistan
In September 2025, a powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, devastating villages, destroying homes, and leaving hundreds of families without food or shelter. In the aftermath, BBF provided a grant to Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to deliver urgently needed food assistance to families affected by the disaster. The project’s goal was simple but…
Read MoreBBF Provides Emergency Shelter for Families Displaced by Pakistan Floods
In 2025, Punjab Province in Pakistan experienced some of the worst flooding in decades. Heavy monsoon rains and the overflow of major rivers—including the Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi—submerged large portions of the region, destroying homes, livestock, and farmland. The floods left hundreds of thousands displaced and caused severe economic and humanitarian hardship. Among the hardest…
Read MoreMedical Relief Flight Brings Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers to the U.S. for Lifesaving Care
BBF provided a grant to Operation Mordechai to support a lifesaving medical evacuation mission that transported six severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the Army Medical Center in Lviv to hospitals in the United States for advanced treatment. The complex operation, organized by Revived Soldiers Ukraine, in partnership with Operation Mordechai and BBF, marked one of…
Read MoreContinuing Care After the California Wildfires
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through California earlier this year, BBF’s grant to Vida Mobile Clinic helped deliver essential healthcare and recovery resources to those who lost homes, jobs, and stability. Based in the San Fernando Valley, Vida has remained a lifeline for residents navigating both the physical and emotional toll…
Read MoreA Message of Thanks from MANNA Food Bank
One year after Hurricane Helene, our partners at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, North Carolina, shared their heartfelt thanks for BBF’s support. In the aftermath of the storm, BBF provided two grants to help MANNA deliver emergency food and water to communities hit hardest across western North Carolina. Their note is a reminder that recovery takes…
Read MoreInvesting in Ukraine’s Future Healthcare Leaders
BBF recently provided a grant to support scholarships at Sambir Professional Medical College, an institution shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals in Ukraine. Founded by the Lviv Regional Council, the college blends modern training with deep respect for national culture, history, and resilience. More than 500 students are currently preparing for careers as nurses…
Read MoreBBF Supports Mobile Pharmacy Van in Western North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it exposed more than damaged roads and disrupted power. It revealed how quickly thousands of rural residents could lose access to essential medications. In response, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is launching its first Mobile Pharmacy—a fully equipped vehicle designed to deliver vital medications directly…
Read MoreBBF Supports Vita Nova’s Employment Lab for Homeless Youth
BBF recently provided a grant to Vita Nova Inc. for the purchase of eight new 24-inch iMac computers, now fully installed in the organization’s refurbished Employment Lab in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Employment Lab is designed to equip homeless and foster care youth with the tools and resources needed to pursue stable employment and…
Read MoreMobile Means More
Every day, too many people go without basic healthcare because of transportation barriers, cost, or lack of insurance. BBF’s Mobile Health Clinic Program removes these obstacles by bringing the exam chair directly to the patient. Since 2022, BBF has donated five mobile health vans now serving communities in Pittsburgh, Florida, and Kentucky. These clinics provide…
Read MoreMedical Supplies Arrive in Madagascar
BBF recently supported the delivery of a microscope and surgical instruments to the Head and Neck Surgery Department at the Teaching Hospital of Anosiala in Madagascar. These tools will strengthen the hospital’s ability to provide advanced care for patients in need. Dr. Angelo Valisoa, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, shared his gratitude:“I am truly…
Read MoreBBF Supports Earthquake Relief in Afghanistan
BBF has provided a grant to Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) to aid families impacted by the August 31 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The 6.0 magnitude quake devastated Kunar Province, causing thousands of deaths and injuries and leaving homes and infrastructure destroyed. With BBF’s support, LIFE is delivering fresh food packages to families in…
Read MoreHurricane Helene: One Year Later
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast in late September 2024 as a Category 4 storm. Over four days, torrential rain fell across the southern Appalachian Mountains, triggering catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina, Tennessee, southwestern Virginia, and Florida. Helene caused an estimated $78.7 billion in damage, ranking as the fifth-costliest Atlantic hurricane on…
Read MoreOur Volunteers, Our Neighbors
At BBF, we’re fortunate to welcome a steady stream of volunteers into our Pittsburgh warehouse, neighbors from across our region who take time out of their day to lend a hand. Their efforts, from packing hygiene kits or sorting donated supplies, create connections with our community in ways that go far beyond the work itself.…
Read MoreBack-2-School Event Brings Community Together
In Effingham County, Georgia, the 13th Annual Back-2-School Blowout turned the height of summer into a celebration of learning and community. Nearly 1,500 students and their families came out for a day filled with free school supplies, helpful resources, and services to help kids start the year ready to succeed. Brother’s Brother Foundation joined in…
Read MoreCelebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Expanding Support for Women’s Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on progress made, lives touched, and the work still ahead. For BBF, it’s also a chance to look back on the impact of the Blossoming Beyond Breast Cancer Fund, which has been changing lives since its launch in 2021. Founded by Laura Kelly, BBF’s Vice…
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