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PRESS RELEASE

Brother’s Brother Foundation


1200 Galveston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Phone: 412-321-3160 Fax: 412-321-3325
www.brothersbrother.org

CONTACTS:
Karen Dempsey, VP Development/Admin. 412-321-3160
Luke L. Hingson, President BBF 412-321-3160

BROTHER’S BROTHER FOUNDATION


REQUESTS HAITI EARTHQUAKE AID
Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) is responding to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on
January 12, 2010. BBF is collecting hygiene items that will be sent to Haiti within the next few days.
BBF is asking volunteers to collect construction buckets, which can be found at Lowe's or Home
Depot, and fill them with NEW items such as:

Baby wipes or wet wipes, Bar soap, Wash cloths, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Combs and Brushes.

Please do NOT include shampoos or any materials that might leak in transit. These buckets will
placed in ocean-going containers with requested pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that BBF will
send to Haiti in the next few days. You can drop off these donations at the BBF warehouse. Due to
the incredible level of participation in this initiative, BBF will also open its warehouse on Saturday,
January 16, 2010, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, January 17, 2010, from 1:00 PM - 4:00
PM. Normal warehouse hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

BBF is also collecting monetary donations. You can donate securely online from the online donation
form using a credit card. You can also send a check payable to Brother's Brother Foundation. Please
note on your donation that it is for the Haiti earthquake relief fund. BBF is NOT collecting
used/new clothing or shoes at the moment. It is also NOT collecting medicines or other medical
supplies at this time. Please call BBF's office at 412-321-3160 with any questions you may have.

BBF, a 50-year old Pittsburgh-based international charity, has provided over $3.4 billion of medical
supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over
140 countries. With the help of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government,
in 2009 BBF sent product contributions to those in need in 70 countries including Argentina,
Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Malawi,
Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda and Vietnam. These shipments were the equivalent of 319
tractor trailer loads. Also in 2009, BBF furnished supplies for 265 medical and humanitarian hand-
carry mission trips.

BBF earned Charity Navigator's seventh consecutive 4-star rating for BBF's ability to efficiently manage and
grow its finances. Forbes Magazine, in this year's Investment Guide, once again noted BBF's efficiency with a
100% rating for fundraising efficiency and charitable commitment. BBF expects to be noted by Forbes again
in early December. The Better Business Bureau again gave BBF its “Wise Giving Alliance Standards” seal of
approval.

Donations to assist with shipping costs are always greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be
made at www.brothersbrother.org or by calling the Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160.
Checks should be made to the Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to:

Brother's Brother Foundation


1200 Galveston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

For additional information about this press release or other media inquiries please contact Karen
Dempsey, Vice President Development/Administration, at 412-321-3160 or
mail@brothersbrother.org

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