Article by Ozzy Samad Over the past few months, you may have noticed a number of changes to our newsletter to make it more readable, launching the new website so that visitors can see BBF’s work with greater ease including ADA accessibility, and an evolving stream of communications that illustrate BBF’s work to the public at large through television and …

Article by Abigael Siecinski Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) is a non-profit, based in California, who design and manufacturer durable wheelchairs. Their mission is to provide the transforming gift of mobility to people living with a disability in developing nations. Through their work they have distributed more than one million wheelchairs to individuals in 93 countries around the world. Recently they …

Article by Liam Carstens In early November of 2020, Super Typhoon Goni, locally called Super Typhoon Rolly, made landfall in the Philippines four times, causing a swath of destruction in its wake. More than two million people were impacted by this natural disaster. BBF joined with longstanding partner the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International to provide relief to …

Article by Abigael Siecinski The University of Pittsburgh’s office of PittServes is dedicated to helping students connect to the Pittsburgh community through service and volunteerism. Last year, they contacted us to become a partner and this led to the idea of hosting a hygiene kit drive including soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and washcloths. The first drive was so successful that we …

Article by Liam Carstens As the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and vaccine distribution begins, BBF continues to support healthcare workers and vulnerable populations with pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE). Our donations of N95 face masks, surgical masks, gloves, face shields, gowns, and other protective gear are ongoing, and we continue to purchase new PPE to address …