Posts by Laura Kelly
BBF Sends Two Trucks of Relief to North Carolina and Georgia in Response to Hurricane Helene
As communities across the southeastern United States begin to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, BBF is responding to deliver support to those in need. Two trucks loaded with essential supplies have departed from BBF’s warehouse. The first truck, heading to Asheville, North Carolina, will deliver more than 38,000 bottles of water. The second…
Read MoreBBF ACTIVELY RESPONDING HURRICANE HELENE
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 6, 2024 Two truckloads of relief shipments are scheduled to leave BBF’s warehouse on the North Side on the morning of Monday, October 7th. To date, BBF has donated $100,000 to 6 foodbanks in the impacted areas in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We are also looking at Tennessee, Kentucky…
Read MoreSupport BBF’s Hurricane Helene Response: Find a Local Hygiene Kit Drive Near You
In response to Hurricane Helene, BBF’s Hygiene Kit Program is providing essential personal care items to affected communities. We rely on the generosity of individuals and groups organizing donation drives to help us assemble and distribute these kits as part of our ongoing disaster relief efforts. Below is a list of current donation drives where…
Read MoreBBF Provides Critical Aid to Hurricane Helene Survivors
$100,000 in Grants Will Support Local Food Banks As Hurricane Helene swept across the southeastern United States, it left a trail of destruction in its wake, impacting thousands of families and disrupting access to essential resources. BBF’s response focuses on supporting local food banks in the hardest-hit regions. Through a series of grants totaling $100,000,…
Read MoreBlossoming Beyond: Continuing the Journey
As we begin Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BBF’s commitment to cancer survivors continues. The BBF Blossoming Beyond Program supports vital breast cancer research, treatment, and post-recovery resources, with a focus on empowering survivors and providing holistic care for physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. The program ensures that no one faces the journey through breast cancer alone.…
Read MoreTools for Success: BBF Grant Provides Students with School Supplies
Sarah Bechek, Development Coordinator for BBF Global Relief, hands a West Liberty Elementary PreK-5 student a packet of school supplies for the upcoming year. Staff from BBF Global Relief attended an assembly at West Liberty Elementary PreK-5 to distribute packets of school supplies to some 200 students. The assembly celebrated BBF’s grant to The Education…
Read MoreBROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION IS MONITORING HURRICANE HELENE
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 26, 2024 Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) is monitoring Hurricane Helene as the storm approaches the Gulf Coast of the United States. We have already been in contact with partners in Tallahassee and Tampa Bay as we continue to assess the situation. As part of our initial response, BBF is prepared to provide…
Read MoreMed-Surg Program Provides Vital Medications in Nigeria
BBF Global Relief supported Mezu International Foundation’s 21st mission trip to Nigeria by providing more than 200 bottles of medication. | Photo courtesy of Mezu International Foundation A pharmaceutical donation from BBF Global Relief supported the Mezu International Foundation’s 21st annual mission trip to Nigeria. BBF provided the organization with over 200 bottles of medication,…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Volunteers Support BBF’s Disaster Response Program
Johnson & Johnson volunteers packaged more than 433 hygiene kits to support BBF Global Relief’s Disaster Response program. Members of Johnson & Johnson’s oncology sales team visited BBF’s headquarters to assemble more than 400 hygiene kits for BBF’s disaster response program. The team works remotely across Pennsylvania and New York, and volunteering at BBF gave…
Read MoreFrom Our President Ozzy Samad
Highlights from an Impactful Quarter In the second quarter of 2024, your generosity allowed BBF to respond to tornados in Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Texas, the wars in Ukraine and Israel-Gaza, and support The Ponce Medical School Foundation with hurricane preparedness efforts in Puerto Rico. This followed BBF’s work to assist those impacted by…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Landslides in Nepal’s Remote Ruby Valley
Kish Maya stands in front of a tent she uses for temporary shelter after losing her home in Nepal’s landslides. | Photo courtesy of Himalayan Health Care Communities in Nepal’s Ruby Valley have struggled to recover from natural disasters for years, but recent landslides have made the situation even worse. The remote Ruby Valley has…
Read MoreFall Focus: Community and Progress
A Letter from BBF Vice President of Communications and Development Laura Kelly Dear Friends, As the vibrant colors of fall surround us, I am reminded of the incredible energy and activity that this season brings to BBF. October holds a special place in our hearts, not just for its beauty, but because it is Breast…
Read MoreBBF Responds to Sanitation Crisis in Gaza
A grant from BBF Global Relief installed 10 latrines in Rafah and Deir al-Balah, Gaza. | Photo courtesy of Life for Relief and Development BBF Global Relief partnered with LIFE for Relief and Development to install 10 latrines in Rafah and Deir al-Balah, creating private, designated areas for 1,000 displaced people to use the restroom. …
Read MoreKentuckyCare’s Mobile Health Clinics
Photo courtesy of KentuckyCare Transforming healthcare access in underserved communities Mobile healthcare is making a difference in Western Kentucky, where staff from KentuckyCare are using their new mobile health van to host free, on-site health clinics in communities that have historically had difficulty accessing medical services. A total of 180 patients attended four recent…
Read MoreBBF Breaks Ground on New School in Malawi
Photo courtesy of Charles Chikuwo The construction of a new school in Mulanje, Malawi will support the local economy while creating more opportunities for high-quality education. St. Andrew’s Mission Secondary School in Mulanje, Malawi, is recognized for its exceptional academic achievements, consistently producing some of the nation’s most accomplished students. Remarkably, 100% of the students…
Read MoreNurses on Bikes in Malawi’s Maternity Drylands
By Julia van den Bergh, BBF Director of Strategic Initiatives Nurses on Bikes visit patients in remote regions on motorcycles, as vans and cars are often unable to transverse mountainous areas. | Photo courtesy of Wandikweza Every two minutes, a woman dies from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. For every woman who dies, 20-30…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, promoting education about the disease, and supporting those affected by it. At BBF, we are deeply committed to this cause. In 2021, following her own diagnosis of breast cancer, BBF’s Vice President of Communications and Development Laura Kelly established a…
Read MoreBBF Disaster Responses in 2024
BBF has actively responded to recent natural disasters, including providing critical relief to communities affected by tornadoes across the Midwest, supporting recovery efforts in areas devastated by wildfires in California, and aiding those impacted by Hurricane Debby in Florida. California Wildfires: BBF provided a grant to Northern Valley Catholic Social Service to support individuals impacted…
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