BBF Responds to Hurricane Sandy

BROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION RESPONDS
TO NEEDS FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY
October 29, 2012

Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) is helping to send four tractor trailer load of assistance to those in need due to Hurricane Sandy. BBF is working with Gleaning For The World (GFTW) which is ready to be on the scene as soon as it is safe to be there. GFTW will be packing and sending out trucks this morning to aid in the relief efforts in the North East. In response to the expected damage, GFTW is sending non-perishables, water and blankets to be distributed. BBF is requesting only financial support (no clothing or food) to send additional emergency aid as quickly as possible. BBF, working with GFTW, has sent 28 tractor trailer loads of requested donations following recent weather-related disasters in the United States during the last year.

If mailing a donation, please designate it to:

Brother's Brother Foundation –US Hurricane Relief
1200 Galveston Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233

BBF, a 55-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $4 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 146 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in 2011 BBF sent product contributions to those in need in 65 countries and furnished supplies for 270 medical and humanitarian hand-carry mission trips.

Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, ranked Brother's Brother Foundation tied for first as the most efficient charities in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities. This list rates charities on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations.
Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in charitable commitment, and fundraising efficiency.

Donations to assist with shipping costs are greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be made by calling Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160. Checks should be made out to Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to:
Brother's Brother Foundation
1200 Galveston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

For additional information, please contact:
Karen Dempsey, Vice President Development/Administration @ 412-237-2324 or email: kdempsey@brothersbrother.org

Luke Hingson, President @ 412-237-2320 or email: lhingson@brothersbrother.org

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	BROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO NEEDS FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY October 29, 2012 Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) is helping to send four tractor trailer load of assistance to those in need due to Hurricane Sandy. BBF is working with Gleaning For The World (GFTW) which is ready to be on the scene as soon as it is safe to be there. GFTW will be packing and sending out trucks this morning to aid in the relief efforts in the North East. In response to the expected damage, GFTW is sending non-perishables, water and blankets to be distributed. BBF is requesting only financial support (no clothing or food) to send additional emergency aid as quickly as possible. BBF, working with GFTW, has sent 28 tractor trailer loads of requested donations following recent weather-related disasters in the United States during the last year. If mailing a donation, please designate it to: Brother's Brother Foundation –US Hurricane Relief 1200 Galveston Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 BBF, a 55-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $4 billion of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 146 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government, in 2011 BBF sent product contributions to those in need in 65 countries and furnished supplies for 270 medical and humanitarian hand-carry mission trips. Forbes Magazine, the national business periodical, ranked Brother's Brother Foundation tied for first as the most efficient charities in its online ranking of the 200 largest U.S. charities. This list rates charities on how efficiently they collect and distribute donations. Brother's Brother Foundation received 100 % or higher rating in charitable commitment, and fundraising efficiency. Donations to assist with shipping costs are greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be made by calling Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160. Checks should be made out to Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to: Brother's Brother Foundation 1200 Galveston Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 For additional information, please contact: Karen Dempsey, Vice President Development/Administration @ 412-237-2324 or email: kdempsey@brothersbrother.org Luke Hingson, President @ 412-237-2320 or email: lhingson@brothersbrother.org