Hurricanes 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…
BBF IS RESPONDING TO MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2025 BBF is responding to the widespread destruction and loss of…
From our President
From responding to hurricanes and wildfires to addressing critical healthcare needs – your support making…
Meeting Health Needs in Liberia
Med-Surg Trip Brings Care to Underserved Communities BBF supported Liberia Medical Mission’s recent trip to…
Strengthening Mental Health Support in Pasadena Schools After Wildfires
BBF has provided a grant to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) as part of its…
Supporting Wildfire Recovery for Native Communities in Los Angeles
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) has been providing critical support to Native American families…
Providing Direct Relief to Families Affected by the Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire left many families in Pasadena and Altadena struggling to recover, with ongoing…
Expanding Food Access in South Los Angeles
BBF Supports Universal Community Health Center Access to nutritious food remains a challenge for many…
BBF Grant Supports Life-Saving Cardiac Care for Patients in Nigeria
BBF is proud to continue its partnership with VOOM Foundation, a nonprofit humanitarian medical organization…
Train Them to Fish Provides Medical Care in Uganda with BBF’s Pharmaceutical Support
BBF provided pharmaceuticals to support Train Them to Fish’s medical mission trip to Uganda in…
Hurricane Helene: The Role of Local Nonprofits During Disasters
By Julia van den Bergh, BBF Director of Strategic Initiatives In the winter newsletter, I…
Community Care in Action: Mobile Health Update
The AHN Primary Care and Pediatrics Mobile Clinic recently provided healthcare services at multiple community…
Hurricane Milton: Guatemalan Maya Center
When Milton hit in early October 2024, BBF’s partner network led us to the Guatemalan…
Bridging the Healthcare Gap in Guatemala
By Emily Umble, Assistant Director of Programs for BBF Global Relief I had the privilege…
Vita Nova’s New Funding from Brother’s Brother Foundation: Supporting Employment Loss Due to Hurricanes
By Ashley Berry, Director of Development & Community Relations atVita Nova Vita Nova, a nonprofit…
Establishment of First Otology Surgical Training Fellowship in Africa: in Person and Remote Learning to Train the Future of Otology in Africa
By Dr. Greg Basura Preface by Ozzy Samad: As you may know, a major part…
BBF Expands Support for LA Regional Food Bank’s Wildfire Response with Third Grant
The aftermath of the January wildfires in California continues to leave families facing hardship, with…
BBF Provides Grant to Support Families Affected by California Wildfires
BBF has provided a grant to Young & Healthy to support families affected by the…
BBF Supports Best Friends Animal Society’s Lifesaving Response to California Wildfires
The devastation from the California wildfires in January extended beyond human communities—countless animals were also…