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From Immediate Relief to Long-Term Recovery: A Hurricane Helene Grant Update from Florida
In late September/ early October 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, bringing widespread destruction to Florida. The storm hit the hardest in the Big Bend region and caused severe damage and disruption. In the days that followed, rural communities struggled with blocked roads, power outages, and limited access to food and…
Read MoreBBF Grant Supports Otolaryngology Training Initiative in Peru
BBF has provided a grant to the Eye & Ear Foundation to support a medical education mission at Hospital Arzobispo Loayza in Lima, Peru. The grant supports the work of Drs. Jose Zevallos and Gregory Basura of the University of Pittsburgh as they help expand otolaryngology–head and neck surgery capacity in the region through hands-on…
Read MoreAfter the Storm: Blue Ridge Health Reflects Six Months Later
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, communities across the region are still navigating the long road to recovery. The October 2024 storm brought catastrophic flooding and landslides to Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, damaging roads, homes, and essential infrastructure. The estimated $59.6 billion in damages included not just physical…
Read MorePitt Football Volunteers Make an Impact
BBF was proud to welcome members of the Pitt Football team for another day of service, continuing a valued partnership that has spanned multiple years. The student-athletes jumped in to help assemble hygiene kits for families affected by disaster, bringing teamwork, energy, and a spirit of giving. These kits play a vital role in BBF’s…
Read MoreTornado Activity Surges in 2025: BBF Responds in Mississippi and Missouri
Tornado activity in the United States has surged well above average in 2025, with more than 470 tornadoes reported through early April—nearly double the historical average for this time of year. The Southeast and Mississippi Valley have been particularly hard-hit, with Mississippi reporting 92 tornadoes by March 31—up from just seven at the same point…
Read MoreBBF Supports Mississippi Food Network Following Historic Tornado Outbreaks
In response to the unprecedented tornado activity that struck Mississippi and surrounding states in early spring of this year, BBF provided a grant to the Mississippi Food Network (MFN) to strengthen emergency food response efforts across its 56-county service area. Based in Jackson, MFN operates with more than 430 partner agencies, many of which serve…
Read MoreBBF Provides Grant for Music in World Cultures’ Summer Ukraine Camps
In March, BBF provided a grant to Music in World Cultures (MWC) to support a new season of summer music camps for children in Ukraine. The camps, running from mid June to the end of July, are scheduled to take place in Zdolbuniv, Irpin, Katyuzhanka, Kyiv, and other areas affected by the war—either previously occupied…
Read MoreBBF Supports Clean Water Access for Over 8,000 People in Northern Ghana
BBF has provided a grant to Hope for Ghana to fund a large-scale water access initiative in Northern Ghana. The project, focused on expanding and treating the Jarigu Dam, is BBF’s largest clean water initiative to date with Hope for Ghana and is expected to benefit more than 8,000 people across Jarigu and nearby villages.…
Read MoreStrengthening Patient Care in Haiti
Laboratory and Equipment Support from BBF In 2024, Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) supported Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (HAS) with a shipment of medical equipment to help meet ongoing clinical needs. The container included 25 manual hospital beds, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, and exam tables, all of which were integrated into patient care at the hospital. This…
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March 31, 2025 Pittsburgh-based Brother’s Brother Foundation aids Myanmar quake survivors with supplies
Read MoreBBF Supports Tornado Relief in Southeast Missouri
Following the tornadoes that struck Southeast Missouri in March 2025, Brother’s Brother Foundation provided a grant to Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank to support mobile pantry operations in affected counties, including Butler, Wayne, and Perry. The tornado outbreak caused significant damage across multiple communities, resulting in widespread power outages, school closures, and limited access to…
Read MoreBBF IS RESPONDING TO MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2025 BBF is responding to the widespread destruction and loss of life caused by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. As of Sunday afternoon, the reported death toll was over 1,700 people, with more than 3,400 injured and 300 missing. BBF is conducting initial needs assessments and has reached out to…
Read MoreFrom our President
From responding to hurricanes and wildfires to addressing critical healthcare needs – your support making a difference in the lives of so many. Whether speaking to the media about our response to a disaster, signing thank you letters, or writing a note of appreciation to a donor, the one thought that always stays with me…
Read MoreMeeting Health Needs in Liberia
Med-Surg Trip Brings Care to Underserved Communities BBF supported Liberia Medical Mission’s recent trip to Liberia as part of our Med-Surg program, providing pharmaceuticals to assist with patient care. The team, composed of medical professionals, traveled to Monrovia, Tubmanburg, and Robertsport, Liberia, where they served both rural and urban communities. Liberia Medical Mission organized clinics…
Read MoreBBF Program Visit to Guatemala
BBF Program Visit to Ghana 2024
Strengthening Mental Health Support in Pasadena Schools After Wildfires
BBF has provided a grant to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) as part of its response to the California wildfires. The grant will support PEF’s ongoing efforts to aid Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) schools affected by the Eaton Fire. PEF plans to use the funding to train school staff in trauma-informed interventions designed to…
Read MoreSupporting Wildfire Recovery for Native Communities in Los Angeles
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) has been providing critical support to Native American families and others affected by recent wildfires in Los Angeles. In response to the devastation, BBF has provided a grant to UAII to expand its wildfire relief efforts, ensuring that displaced individuals and families have access to essential resources, medical care,…
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