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Responding to Disaster – Hurricanes Helene, Milton and the Ensuing Tornadoes As some of you may have seen through news coverage BBF has recently received, Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with the ensuing tornadoes in South Florida, have been a major focal point of our work since early October. Your generosity along with the added…
Read MoreHealth Equity in America: When Traditional Models Aren’t Enough
By Julie Cousler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania School-Based Health Alliance For many children and adolescents, America’s medical home model of one provider serving and coordinating all primary health care is sufficient; but for many others, it is simply not enough. For youth who live in poverty, and especially those living with a chronic condition, it is…
Read MoreHurricanes Helene and Milton: Updates from the Field
By Julia van den Bergh, BBF Director of Strategic Initiatives BBF’s disaster response begins with analytics, but is shaped, refined, and implemented through human connections. During Hurricanes Helen and Milton, we mapped organizations in the anticipated path of disasters and created databases of potential partners on-the-ground such as foodbanks, nonprofit healthcare providers, and local community…
Read MoreProviding Hope Through Mental Support
For many breast cancer patients and survivors, the journey doesn’t end with physical recovery. Navigating the emotional aftermath—diagnosis anxiety, survivor’s guilt, and family concerns—can be as challenging as the medical battle itself. BBF has partnered with Keepers of the Flame Foundation (KotF) to ensure that survivors have access to affordable, professional counseling services. This year,…
Read MoreExperiencing BBF’s Work in Ghana
By Sarah Bechek, BBF Development Coordinator Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I’ve always felt a deep desire to help others and contribute to meaningful change. This passion led me to pursue a degree in Public Health, where I discovered philanthropy and sustainable development. After graduating, I was able to turn my passion into action when…
Read MoreSupporting Farmers and Communities: BBF’s Grant to ASAP
BBF has provided a grant to Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) to support their ongoing recovery efforts for farms and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. With over two decades of experience and a network of 850 Appalachian farms, ASAP was uniquely positioned to respond quickly and effectively in the aftermath of the storm. Within three…
Read MoreBBF Supports Solar Projects in Liberia
In collaboration with Pickering Energy Solutions, Brother’s Brother Foundation is bringing reliable, sustainable energy to healthcare facilities and communities in Liberia. This year, a team of six electricians and two nurses traveled to Bong County to upgrade wiring at Phebe Hospital, ensuring its compatibility with the European-standard utility grid, and to plan additional solar power…
Read MoreConnecting Rural Communities
BBF Grant Helps LANC Serve Western NC BBF has provided a grant to Legal Aid of North Carolina to help address increased operational costs as they expand their disaster response to isolated mountain communities following Hurricane Helene. This funding supports vital efforts to connect individuals with legal and recovery resources during a time of unprecedented…
Read MoreHealing After the Storm
BBF’s Grant to All Souls Counseling Center As part of our continued response to Hurricane Helene, BBF has provided a grant to All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC) to support their ongoing efforts in providing mental health care and education to individuals impacted by the hurricane in Western North Carolina. Based in Asheville, ASCC is a…
Read MoreFresh Food, Fresh Start
BBF Grant Supports Recovery with Bounty & Soul BBF has provided a grant to Bounty & Soul in Black Mountain, NC, to support their recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This funding will enable the organization to continue delivering fresh food, essential supplies, and long-term solutions to communities in the Swannanoa Valley that…
Read MoreContinuing Hurricane Relief: Supporting Free Clinics and FQHCs
BBF remains focused on providing critical support to communities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. By funding Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and free clinics, we are helping to restore healthcare services and address ongoing recovery needs in the hardest-hit areas. Grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers FQHCs, or Federally Qualified Health Centers, are federally…
Read MoreBBF’s Ongoing Hurricane Response
A second shipment of generators departed from BBF’s warehouse this week and is on its way to MANNA Food Bank in North Carolina. These 150 generators will be distributed to communities still struggling with power outages and other disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene. BBF has been actively supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, providing essential…
Read MoreBBF Hurricane Response Update: Latest Shipment and Continued Relief Efforts
As communities continue to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the associated tornadoes, BBF continues to provide support through relief shipments. Today, BBF is sending a shipment to Feed America First in Murfreesboro, TN. This shipment includes PPE, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and safety equipment generously provided by donors, including Highmark/AHN and MSA. These…
Read MoreBlossoming Beyond Program Supports Therapy Pilot Program
We are pleased to provide an update on the progress of BBF’s grant to the Keepers of the Flame (KotF) Foundation. Building on an initial grant provided in March of this year, BBF provided additional funding in October to help expand their pilot therapy program. This program is a part of BBF’s Blossoming Beyond initiative,…
Read MoreBBF’s Mobile Health Clinic Supports Breast Cancer Awareness in Mayfield, KY
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mercy Health, Graves County Health Department, KentuckyCare, and the Kentucky Cancer Program hosted the “Boo! Scare Away Breast Cancer!” event in Mayfield, Kentucky. Using BBF’s donated mobile health clinic, the event offered free clinical breast exams, educational resources, and mammogram referrals, all at no cost to participants. BBF…
Read MorePittsburgh Comes Together To Support Hurricane Helene And Milton Victims
For Immediate Release October 16, 2024 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 Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and the ensuing tornadoes in Southern Florida. The generosity of individual members of our community has been supplemented…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Hurricanes Milton and Helene
After Hurricane Milton’s destructive landfall in Tampa Bay, BBF is working quickly to provide much-needed support to affected communities. Prior to the storm, we provided a grant to Feeding Tampa Bay to help them prepare for the anticipated needs of their community. “Thank you so much for reaching out and supporting Feeding Tampa Bay during…
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