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Brother's Brother Foundation and Liberian Community Association of Greater Pittsburgh make joint appeal for war-torn Liberia

Brother's Brother Foundation and the Liberian Community Association of Pittsburgh, PA are requesting funds to send requested medical and educational supplies to war torn Liberia in West Africa. T. Momolu Massaquoi , President of the Liberian Community Association of Greater Pittsburgh and Luke Hingson, President of Brother's Brother Foundation make a joint appeal today to help victims of the twenty years of civil war in Liberia. Brother's Brother Foundation has worked Liberia since 1958 in the areas of health and education and in February, 2003 sent requested educational materials to Liberia in coordination with the United Methodist Church.
Funds to help send the requested donations to Liberia are greatly needed For additional information related to the Liberian Community Association of Greater Pittsburgh, please call T. Momolu Massaquoi at 412.215.7617.

The Brother's Brother Foundation is a 46-year old Pittsburgh based international charity, has provided more than 69,000 tons of medical supplies, textbooks, food, seeds, and other humanitarian supplies to people around the world in over 110 countries using a combination of gifts from the general public, corporations and the US government. In 2002 alone BBF provided over $169,000,000 of relief help to those in need.

Donations to assist with shipping costs are greatly appreciated. Credit card donations can be made by calling the Brother's Brother Foundation at 412-321-3160; checks should be made out to the Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to:

Brother's Brother Foundation
1200 Galveston Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

For additional information please contact:

Karen Lensie Development Director @ 412.237.2324 or email: klensie@brothersbrother.org
Luke Hingson, President @ 412.237.2320 or email: lhingson@brothersbrother.org