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BBF Med-Surg Aid Reaches Offa, Nigeria
By Emily Umble, Assistant Director of Programs Offa Descendants Union of North America, in 2025, entered its 10th year of operating annual medical mission trips to Offa, Nigeria. Brother’s Brother Foundation has been donating healthcare supplies since 2017 in support of their missions via the BBF Med-Surg program. ODUNA was established in the US in…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Floods in Texas Hill Country
By Liam Carstens, Vice President of Programs In early July 2025, heavy rains in the Texas Hill Country caused the Guadalupe River to rise quickly, leading to widespread flooding, loss of life, and destruction of homes and infrastructure. In response, BBF began conversations with partners in the impacted communities to discuss needs and what BBF…
Read MoreFrom our President Ozzy Samad
“I have a doctor’s appointment so will be tied up for a bit tomorrow.” I imagine that nearly all of us have either heard or said something similar (or perhaps both) at some point in our lives. As we age, what were once occasional visits to the doctor seem to increase measurably in frequency. Whether…
Read MorePartner Update: Westside Food Bank Responds to the Palisades Fire
“On behalf of all of us at Westside Food Bank, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in response to the devastating January 2025 Palisades fires. The [grants] we received [from BBF] enabled us to act swiftly and compassionately during a time of profound need and to sustain that response in…
Read MoreAfter the Fires: Partner Update from United Community Health Center
Eight months after the California wildfires, United Community Health Center (UCHC) shared the following report with BBF on how grant funding supported their disaster response and long-term recovery efforts. Thanks to BBF’s support, UCHC was able to expand and adapt its disaster response strategy to meet the sharp rise in food assistance needs following the…
Read MoreSpecialty Healthcare Program Targets Stroke and Hearing Loss in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
By Julia Van Den Bergh, BBF Director of Strategic Initiatives Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a report that measures worldwide disability and death from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors. By tracking progress within and between countries, the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is an important tool for clinicians, researchers, and…
Read MoreHope In A Bag: Help Us Pack It
Every day, families around the world face emergencies without even the basics: shampoo, soap, or a toothbrush. Brother’s Brother Foundation delivers Hygiene Kits, filled with donated items and assembled by volunteers, to disaster zones, areas sheltering displaced people, and underserved communities. You can help us pack and deliver hope: – Donate to support BBF’s Hygiene Kit…
Read MoreBBF Supports Training for Ukrainian Cancer Care Specialists
BBF has awarded a grant to West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. in support of professional training for specialists from Bogomolets National Medical University (NMU) in Kyiv, Ukraine. The grant covers travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, and related expenses for three Ukrainian professionals to complete a two-week training at the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer…
Read MoreAudiology Mobile Health Van Hosts First Community Event in Sharpsburg
BBF’s newest donated mobile clinic hosted its first community event outside a free health clinic in Sharpsburg. Patients received screenings, along with comprehensive evaluations and follow-up appointments for future care. Referrals were made to ENT specialists when needed, and those identified as candidates for hearing aids were scheduled for fittings at upcoming clinics. One patient…
Read MoreNew Beds and Mattresses Arrive at St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Malawi
St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Nguludi, Malawi, recently welcomed the arrival of a 40-foot container filled with much-needed hospital beds and mattresses. The shipment included 75 new beds and mattresses, with the majority generously donated to BBF by Geisinger. Hospital Administrator Sister Mercy Kanyumbu shared that these new beds will make an immediate difference—particularly in…
Read MoreBe a Good Neighbor
At Brother’s Brother Foundation, we believe being a good neighbor isn’t just about proximity—it’s about compassion. Right now, a mother is waiting for clean water. A student is ready to learn but needs supplies. A community is rebuilding after a disaster. You can be the neighbor who shows up. Your donation today makes all the difference! From medical aid to emergency relief and educational tools, your gift helps us bring hope and healing—locally and globally. Help us show the world what neighborly…
Read MoreInvesting in Education for a Brighter Future
Summer Series, Week 6 Education has long been a pillar of BBF’s global work, grounded in the belief that access to learning opens the door to opportunity. The BBF Education Program traces its roots to a 1961 medical mission to Liberia. While there, Mrs. Gussie Hingson—wife of BBF founder Dr. William Hingson—recognized that many schools…
Read MoreBBF Partner Update: TEXSAR’s Response to Texas Flooding
Earlier this summer, heavy rainfall over the July 4th weekend led to catastrophic flooding across Central Texas, particularly along the Guadalupe River and in the Hill Country region. The flash floods devastated communities in Kerr and San Saba counties, claiming the lives of at least 136 individuals and leaving eight more missing. Roads and homes…
Read MoreResponding When It Matters Most: BBF’s Disaster Response Program
Summer Blog Series When disasters strike, BBF is ready to respond, delivering essential aid quickly to communities facing crisis. BBF’s Disaster Response Program works with trusted partners to provide critical supplies like clean water, generators, medical equipment, shelter materials, and hygiene kits. In 2024, BBF responded to 15 major disasters, providing both shipments and grants…
Read MoreBBF Grant Supports Search and Recovery Efforts in Texas
BBF has provided a grant to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) to support critical search, rescue, and recovery operations following severe flooding in Texas. TEXSAR, a volunteer-led organization, deploys only at the request of lead agencies such as the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local sheriff’s offices. Its trained volunteers, specialized equipment, and K9…
Read MoreBBF’s Infrastructure Program: Building a Stronger Foundation
Summer Blog Series Week 4 BBF’s Infrastructure Program supports long-term health and development by investing in clean energy, safe water, and sanitation systems. Through solar power and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives, BBF helps build reliable and sustainable solutions in communities where basic infrastructure is lacking. BBF’s solar work began in 2013 with battery…
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July 7, 2025 Brother’s Brother Foundation Rallies Aid for Central Texas After Deadly Flash Flooding
Read MoreBBF RESPONDING TO TEXAS FLOODS
For Immediate Release July 7, 2025 BBF is responding to the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the flash floods in Texas. As of Monday morning, the reported death toll was over 82 people including 28 children in Kerr County. BBF has committed $50,000 in financial support towards its initial response and 100% of…
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