Community Corner
Pittsburgh Organization Aiding Hurricane Melissa Victims
Jamaica was devastated by Hurricane Melissa. Here's how a Pittsburgh group is attempting to assist the people there.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A well-known Pittsburgh non-profit is helping with relief efforts in Jamaica, which has been ravaged by Hurricane Melissa.
The North Side-based Brother's Brother Foundation is sending 14 pallets, or more than 6,000 hygiene kits, along with 220 hard hats, cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes and diapers to the island.
According to CNN, Melissa caused extensive damage to homes, hospitals and schools in southwestern Jamaica, but the full extent of the damage there is unclear with it hard to get to. Prime
Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Minister Andrew Holness declared the country a disaster area Tuesday.
Melissa is now a Category 2 hurricane with winds up to 105 mph.
Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Based on ongoing needs assessments and requests, the foundation's response may also include providing financial support, medicines, medical supplies and equipment for those injured and displaced by the disaster.
The foundation says that 100 percent of donations received will be used to support emergency relief and logistics. For more information on how to contribute, click here.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
