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BROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION RESPONDING TO MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE

MARRAKESH, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 10: A view of a collapsed building following the powerful earthquake in Marrakesh, Morocco on September 10, 2023. (Photo by Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

For Immediate Release September 10, 2023

Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) is responding to the widespread destruction and loss of life caused by the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco.

BBF is conducting initial needs assessments and has reached out to partners to evaluate how we can most effectively support those affected by the earthquake. Our response will include providing humanitarian assistance for individuals and families injured and displaced by the disaster along with providing medical supplies and equipment to first responders and emergency response facilities.

100% of funds received for BBF’s response will be used to support emergency relief and logistics. Credit card donations can be made on our website at www.brothersbrother.org by clicking on DONATIONS and choosing Morocco Relief in the dropdown menu.  Checks should be made payable to Brother’s Brother Foundation and sent to the address below. Please note Morocco Relief in the memo field.

Brother’s Brother Foundation

P.O. Box 645934
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5257

Thank you for your consideration and support.

For additional information, please contact Ozzy Samad, BBF President, at 412-725-7560 or Liam Carstens, VP of Programs, at (412)237-2325.

For other media inquiries, please contact Laura Kelly, VP of Communications & Development at 703-865-9001.

Photo Above: MARRAKESH, MOROCCO – SEPTEMBER 10: A view of a collapsed building following the powerful earthquake in Marrakesh, Morocco on September 10, 2023. (Photo by Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)