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Connecticut Foundation Delivers Emergency Aid in Response to Historic Drought in Horn of Africa.

Administrator — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:03:08 +0000

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

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New Canaan, Connecticut - August 10, 2011 - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced it is delivering essential drugs, medical supplies and nutritionals to the millions affected by the unprecedented Drought in East Africa. Eastern Africa as a region is experiencing what has been described by OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) as the "most severe food crisis in the world today", with at least 10 million people affected in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.

Bridge Foundation has been working in Ethiopia for more than two years. Due to the increasing severity of the drought, Bridge Foundation plans to drastically increase aid to Ethiopia and Kenya. The sixth Ethiopia shipment this year is scheduled in the coming days. We are also planning expanded shipments into Kenya including the Dadaab Camp and affected areas in the north coastal region.

Bridge Foundation was founded in 2002 and has provided emergency aid to Afghanistan, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gaza, Grenada, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Iraq-Kurdistan, Jamaica, Jordan, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, St. Lucia, Sudan-Darfur, Syria, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe , Alabama (Hurricane Ivan), Appalachia (Kentucky & West Virginia), Florida (Hurricane Charlie & Frances), Illinois (Flooding), Louisiana (Hurricane Katrina & Gustav), Mississippi (Hurricane Katrina),St. Croix (Hurricane Earl),Texas (Hurricane Rita & Ike). Bridge Foundation is an IRS registered 501©(3) tax exempt organization.

Bridge Foundation Partners With Arthur Guinness Fund And Youth Business America

Administrator — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:01:32 +0000

GUINNESS LEGACY EMPOWERS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

NORWALK, CT (May 16, 2011) – Bridge Foundation is partnering with GUINNESS and Youth Business America (YBA) to announce the inaugural YBA entrepreneurs receiving funding from the Arthur Guinness Fund (AGF)in the United States. The AGF is a $10 M global program dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs that make a positive social or economic impact in their communities. To identity these aspiring entrepreneurs in the US, the AGF has partnered with Bridge Foundation and YBA, an organization dedicated to finding and supporting young entrepreneurs who have a sound business concept and the desire and skills necessary to succeed, regardless of their economic circumstances. Bridge Foundation is providing management expertise to both the Arthur Guinness Fund and Youth Business America.

“The Arthur Guinness Fund is the modern legacy to our founder Arthur Guinness,” said Oliver Loomes, GUINNESS Global Brand Director. “Through the support of YBA we continue his dedication to ‘doing good’ and his pioneering work in corporate philanthropy by funding organizations that empower communities through economic investment and job creation.”

The entrepreneurs selected by YBA to receive support from the Arthur Guinness Fund include:

Claire Hoyt, Big Dipper Baby Food

Turning her passion into her career came naturally for Claire Hoyt. The concept for Big Dipper Baby Food was born from cooking for her own son and grew into the idea to sell her made fresh daily, organic baby food and toddler meals. Claire was approved for YBA support to establish a space at the Bernal Heights collaborative marketplace and a home delivery service for San Francisco families.

Esther Flatto, Flip Slips

A Mary Jane shoe that folds in half, collapses, and completely reverses into its own pouch that fits into a small purse, Esther Flatto developed Flip Slips after suffering through too many unbearable walks up San Francisco hills in high-heel shoes. Esther was approved for YBA support to help get her business off the ground in 2011.

Evan Bloom & Leo Beckerman, Wise Sons Deli

With a vision of sharing culture through food, Wise Sons Deli will fill the void of quality Jewish Deli food in San Francisco and sources all products from local businesses. Wise Sons Deli was approved for YBA support to establish a permanent location in San Francisco's Mission District that will create significant employment in the area.

Keith O'Hara, Eco Performance Builders

With a goal of making the Bay Area a greener place to live and work, Eco Performance Builders build and retrofit homes that will be energy efficient, comfortable, safer and healthier. The company was approved for YBA support so that Keith and his brother Scott can expand the business, hire additional employees and take on more home performance retrofits and green building projects in the East Bay.

Lucina"Lucy" Marecos, Christian "Ned" Halaby, & Keith Agoada, Lucina's Kitchen

After attending a dinner party where guests raved about her carne and caprese empanadas, Lucina "Lucy" Marecos was inspired to create Lucina's Kitchen. Joining co-founders Ned Halaby and Keith Agoada, the business was approved for YBA support to help with start-up costs for scaling their business with a line of frozen empanada products.

Through the Arthur Guinness Fund and Youth Business America these entrepreneurs will receive investment funding and mentoring support from area business leaders across a wide range of specialization's matched up to their specific business needs.

"We are thrilled to announce the first round of YBA entrepreneurs in the US and thankful of the generous support of the Arthur Guinness Fund," said Henry Rogers, CEO, Youth Business America. "YBA is a member of Youth Business International (YBI). Founded in 2000 by HRH The Prince of Wales, YBI is a global network of independent non-profit initiatives helping young people start and grow theirown business and create employment."

As part of the Youth Business International network, YBA serves as an important forum for American foundations, universities and corporations that are focused on issues of youth economic empowerment and microenterprise development. A founding supporter of YBA, the Arthur Guinness Fund, which was established in 2009 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the lease for the St. James's Gate Brewery, aims to fund and support at least 150 young entrepreneurs in the YBA program over the next five years.

In addition to the partnership with YBA to aid entrepreneurs in California, the Arthur Guinness Fund has also enlisted Ashoka, the global association of the world's leading social entrepreneurs, to act as its global partner, providing funding to eligible social entrepreneurs across the US and around the world. For additional information about the Arthur Guinness Fund and its involvement in supporting social entrepreneurship throughout the world, visit www.guinnessforgood.com.

About the Arthur Guinness Fund

The Arthur Guinness Fund is an internal program set up to further the legacy of Arthur Guinness and support social entrepreneurs around the world. The fund was launched and set uplast year to mark the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the lease for the St. James’s Gate Brewery. Guinness & Co is committed throughThe Arthur Guinness Fund to identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs globally with the skills and support required to deliver a measureable,transformational change to communities around the world.

About Diageo

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits,wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness,Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal,Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines. Diageo is a global company,trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking throughthe sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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About Bridge Foundation

Bridge Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian aid and development organization, which promotes and supports the improvement of human health and nutrition worldwide. The Foundation provides humanitarian assistance directly to people in need,irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, or political position. Bridge Foundation provides both immediate humanitarian response, as well as, support to indigenous medical practitioners in the form of material assistance, training and education within the public health sector. We accomplish our mission by utilizing resources from the developed world in creating successful partnerships with community-based healthcare providers in developing countries. For information about Bridge Foundation please visit www.bridgefoundation.org

About Youth Business America

Youth Business America's mission is to Find, Fund and Mentor young entrepreneurs who need help to start-up or expand their own businesses, which would generate employment and promote the economic health of low and moderate-income communities. Based in Oakland,California, it presently focuses its program on young people aged 18 to 35 who have completed entrepreneurship training with one of YBA's Community Partners serving communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. As YBA develops it will roll out its program to other communities in California withthe goal of establishing a national network.

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Bridge Foundation announces immediate response to historic flooding in Alabama

Administrator — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:13:34 +0000

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation began its response to the recent devastating weather that has claimed more than 295 lives across the Southern United States. The Tuscaloosa area has approximately 300,000 residents without power according to AP.

Initial efforts will be two truckloads of water. One truck was delivered this afternoon to the Tuscaloosa Fire andRescue Service (TFRS). The rescue workers and volunteers that are providing search and rescue operations will utilize the water.

The second truckload was delivered to the Tuscaloosa City Hall. The water will be distributed by the Tuscaloosa Police Department to more than 500 victims intemporary shelters located at four different parks and recreation centers.

In total, nearly 75,000 bottles of water was delivered today. Additional supplies areplanned for delivery in the coming days.

Bridge Foundation was founded in 2002 and has provided emergency aid to Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan (Darfur), Chad, Congo, Dominican Republic,Grenada, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica and Lebanon. Bridge Foundation has also assisted domestically in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas,Louisiana and West Virginia. Bridge Foundation is an IRS registered 501©(3) tax exempt organization.

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Bridge Foundation Responding to Libya Crisis as Refugees Flood Egypt and Tunisian Borders

Administrator — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:30:03 +0000

Friday,11 March 2011

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Connecticut Foundation Delivers Emergency Aid in Response to Catastrophic Flooding in Pakistan.

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:34:50 +0000

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Connecticut Foundation Continues Efforts to Assist the People of Haiti during the Rebuilding Process

Administrator — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:39:03 +0000

Update: Connecticut Foundation Continues Efforts to Assist the People of Haiti during the Rebuilding Process.

Connecticut Foundation Delivers Emergency Aid in Response to Recent Unrest in Kingston Jamaica.

Administrator — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:35:48 +0000

Update: Connecticut Foundation Delivers Emergency Aid in Response to Recent Unrest in Kingston Jamaica

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Bridge Foundation continues to aids those Devastated by Haiti Earthquake.

Administrator — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:36:39 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut – May22, 2010

- Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut basedhumanitarian relief organization announced it has partnered with Irish Charity“Haiti Connect” to assist the People of Haiti during the rebuilding process.

Bridge Foundation Continues to Aid Those Affected by Magnitude 7 Earthquake in Haiti

Administrator — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:27:44 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced its fourth humanitarian air shipment to assist those affected by the unprecedented earthquake which struck Haiti.

The Bridge Foundation and Tine Ward, (Founder of The Darfur Project), successfully joined forces once again on a mission to Haiti last week. Fulfilling a commitment to The Clinton Global Initiative for 2009/10, Tine Ward mobilized resources through the extraordinary generosity and personal interest of Natasha Ziff enabling Bridge to put together 41,000 pounds of essential drugs, medical supplies and biomass fuel, low-emissions cooking stoves which were airlifted to Haiti on Friday.

Raw Account of Relief Operations from the Frontlines in Port Au Prince, Haiti

Administrator — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:33:35 +0000

From Bridge Foundation’s advance team led by Jon Pageler and Barry Brown.

Very long day. Made much longer by the fact that oversized military craft were idling next to us all night. Not just idling, but since things were moving so fast they never powered down. Some of the guys found an open door to the jetway so we built our fort with the remaining bags of rice under and slept there. They seemed much more rested than us. They are sleeping there now.

Most of the 20 some tons of food and 'Ensure' from our first airlift have been distributed. The remaining 50kg bags of rice and beans will go the University Hospital and one or two other places today. The orphanage where the first shipment went seems to be doing well.

Bridge Foundation aids those affected by magnitude 7 Earthquake in Haiti

Administrator — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:25:52 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced it plans a series of humanitarian flights to assist those affected by the unprecedented earthquake which struck Haiti. An advance team is scheduled to depart today for Port au Prince.

Bridge Foundation Aids Those Affected by Ongoing Hostilities in War-Torn Darfur

Administrator — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it has delivered a medical relief flight to assist those affected by ongoing hostilities in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.

The airlift, the 5th to the Darfur region, is part of the Darfur Project's Clinton Global Initiative Commitment, “The Darfur Project, 2007.”

Bridge Foundation Announces response to assist victims of recent conflict in Gaza

Administrator — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:48:50 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation is sending an immediate air shipment to assist the civilian population affected by recent fighting in Gaza.

Bridge Foundation Announces Immediate response to assist Gulf Coasts' Hurricane Gutsav Victims

Administrator — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:06:51 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation Leads Effort in area of Louisiana being targeted by Hurricane Gustav.  New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation began its response to Hurricane Gutsav on Sunday August 31, 2008. An advance team is due to arrive tonight in Jackson, Mississippi prior to the hurricanes arrival the following day. Initial efforts will be two high capacity generators that are in transit to Monroe, Louisiana. Additional supplies consisting of several truckloads of bottled water is also in transit from Georgia to meet the immediate needs of those affected.

Bridge Foundation continues aid to Darfur refugees who have fled to neighboring Chad

Administrator — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced its 4th humanitarian flight to assist those affected by on-going hostilities in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan who have fled to neighboring Chad.

Bridge Foundation's airlift to Abeche, Chad is part of The Darfur Project's Clinton Global Initiative commitment for 2008 to help women, children and elderly displaced by the conflict in Darfur and Eastern Chad and follows on Bridge's project in Nyala, Sudan in April.

Bridge Foundation Delivering Urgently Needed Supplies to earthquake ravaged China

Administrator — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:29:22 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation delivering assistance to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China for those devastated by the recent earthquake.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced its 1st shipment for the victims of the earthquake. The shipment will go from Bridge Foundation’s warehouse in Amsterdam to Beijing for onward carriage to Chengdu Airport. The supplies will help victims of the recent earthquake that has brought the death toll to more than 40,000 with thousands more still missing. Bridge Foundation’s shipment included urgently needed antibiotics and sutures that will arrive in the coming days to Chegdu.

Bridge Foundation Aids Those Affected by Ongoing Hostilities in War-Torn Darfur

Administrator — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:46:22 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it delivered a medical relief flight to assist those affected by ongoing hostilities in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan.

Bridge Foundation's airlift to Nyala, South Darfur is part of The Darfur Project's Clinton Global Initiative commitment for 2007-2008 to help women, children and elderly displaced by the conflict in Darfur and Eastern Chad and follows on Bridge's project in Chad last December. The Darfur Project's Founder Christine Ward accompanied Bridge Foundation during a visit to Abeche, Guerada and Gaga refugee camp just prior to Christmas last year.

Bridge Foundation delivers desperately needed humanitarian aid shipments to North Korea

Administrator — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced it delivered the first of two humanitarian shipments to Pyongyang.

The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, often called the “Hermit Kingdom,” has been almost completely isolated from the world community for more than 50 years. The country has been plagued by famine, natural disasters and economic mismanagement creating an enormous demand for assistance. Greatly exacerbating the already dire situation is recent flooding that has devastated the central and southern regions of the country. Hundreds have been perished and thousands left homeless.

Bridge Foundation aids Darfur refugees who have fled to neighboring Chad

Administrator — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, Connecticut - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced it delivered a humanitarian flight to assist those affected by on-going hostilities in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan who have fled to neighboring Chad.

Bridge Foundation's airlift to Abeche, Chad is part of The Darfur Project 2007's Clinton Global Initiative commitment to help those displaced by the conflict in Darfur and Eastern Chad.

Bridge Foundation aids those affected by ongoing hostilities in war-torn Darfur

Administrator — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:00:00 +0000

Connecticut Foundation send aid to war-torn Lebanon

Administrator — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation delivering assistance to Lebanon in response to those affected by ensuring conflict.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization continues to assist those affected by hostilities in Lebanon.

Connecticut Foundation responds to hostilities in Lebanon

Administrator — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation responds to those affected by Middle East conflict in Lebanon.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization staff members in Larnaca, Cyprus and Beirut, Lebanon coordinated sea transportation to assist those affected by hostilities in Lebanon in evacuating the country. With successful evacuations over the weekend, Bridge Foundation has focused attention on the provision of humanitarian assistance.

Connecticut Foundation staff arrive in Lebanon

Administrator — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation delivering assistance to Lebanon in response to those affected by the ensuing conflict.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it’s staff members have arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus and Beirut, Lebanon. They will be assisting with evacuations and assessing the situation for upcoming relief shipments.

Hurricane Rita Video

Administrator — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Bridge Foundation Teams with Diageo to Bring Relief to Victims of Hurricane Rita.

This footage shows the impact that Diageo and Bridge Foundation provided immediately. Bridge Foundation continues its relief work in New Orleans, Missippi and Texas following both Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Bridge Foundation Generators Now Delivering Power

Administrator — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Power returned to Mauriceville, Texas Emergency Operations Center as Hurricane Rita winds continue to ravage Orange County.

MAURICEVILLE, TX EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER -- As Hurricane Rita continues to unleash dangerous wind and rain across Texas and the Gulf Coast, generators provided by Bridge Foundation are now operational at the Mauriceville Elementary School, which now serves as the center for all Emergency Operations in Orange County, Texas. The first generator came online at 1:55 PM, Central Time today. The Mauriceville area was one of the hardest hit by Hurricane Rita. The second generator is powering a water pumping station that is responsible for approximately %75 of Orange County.

Bridge Foundation Announces Immediate Mobilization to Respond to Approaching Hurricane Rita

Administrator — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Update: Bridge Foundation Announces Immediate Mobilization to Respond to Approaching Hurricane Rita Prior to Landing on the Texas Coast.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation is responding to the threat that Hurricane Rita is imposing on the Texas coast. An advance team will arrive Friday morning into Houston, Texas to monitor the approaching storm. Initial response efforts will include providing high capacity generators to local emergency authorities. The generators are currently in transit to Houston, Texas.

Connecticut Foundation Delivers Power to Gulf Coasts' Hurricane Katrina Victims

Administrator — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation Leads Effort in area of Mississippi affected by Hurricane Katrina. Personal thanks from Mississippi Senator Trent Lott

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation began its response to Hurricane Katrina on Sunday August 28, 2005. An advance team arrived in Tallahassee, Florida prior to the hurricanes arrival the following morning.

Within 36 hours of the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina, Bridge Foundation generators were powering the main Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Gulfport, Mississippi. The EOC is located at the Harrison County Courthouse.

Bridge Foundation Announces Immediate response to assist Gulf Coasts' Hurricane Katrina Victims

Administrator — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation Leads Effort in area of Louisiana affected by Hurricane Katrina.

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation began its response to Hurricane Katrina on Sunday August 28, 2005. An advance team arrived today in Tallahassee, Florida prior to the hurricanes arrival the following evening. Initial efforts will be two high capacity generators that are in transit to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Connecticut Foundation Delivering Urgently Needed Supplies to Lebanon

Administrator — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation delivering assistance to Lebanon in response to those affected by Cedar Revolution.MEDIA RELEASE / ADVISORY

New Canaan, CT – Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it is sending an air shipment to Lebanon. The medical supplies will be shipped from Bridge Foundation’s warehouse in Amsterdam. Lebanon struggles to get back on its feet after more than twenty years of civil war that has devastated the country. Continuing civil unrest and more than 500,000 refugees have strained the healthcare infrastructure to the point of collapse.

Diageo Spirits Supplies Throughout The World

Administrator — Wed, 30 Mar 2005 02:00:00 +0000

When it comes to liquor giant Diageo’s global commitment to social causes and civic involvement, you might say it all comes down to a hill of beans.

“A major staple of the diet in the Dominican Republic is red beans, of which there are four grades. But only Grade A is permitted for food, even in a disaster. If you don’t know that and send Grade B, they sit in a warehouse and don’t get to the people who need them,” says Guy Smith, executive vice president of corporate relations at Diageo North America, whose drinks portfolio includes Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Cuervo and Beaulieu Vineyards.

Bridge Foundation Delivering Urgently Needed Supplies to Indonesian Victims Ravaged by Tsunami

Administrator — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 02:00:00 +0000

Update: New Canaan’s Bridge Foundation delivering assistance to Sumatra, Indonesia for those devastated by tidal wave in southern Asia.

New Canaan, CT – JBridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it’s 2nd air shipment for the victims of the tsunami. The shipment will go from Bridge Foundation’s warehouse in Amsterdam to Jakarta, Indonesia for onward carriage to Banda Aceh. The supplies will help victims of the recent tsunami caused by the largest earthquake in more than 40 years that has brought the death toll to more than 150,000.

Bridge Foundation delivering Emergency Health Kit to Sri Lanka

Administrator — Tue, 28 Dec 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut-based humanitarian relief organization announced it's first shipment to Colombo, Sri Lanka to help victims of the recent tsunami caused by the largest earthquake in more than 40 years that has brought the death toll to more than 68,000.

"Bridge Foundation is proud to deliver much needed supplies to aid the people of Sri Lanka during this difficult time," said Stephen Skakel, Bridge Foundation Director.

Bridge Foundation delivers Humanitarian airlift to Jamaica

Administrator — Sun, 26 Sep 2004 02:00:00 +0000

Miami, Florida - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced it delivered a humanitarian flight to assist the victims of Hurricane Ivan. This was the fifth humanitarian relief mission to Hurricane-Ravaged Areas.

"Bridge Foundation is proud to deliver much needed supplies to help the people of Jamaica during this difficult time," said Drew Hannah, Bridge Foundation Chairman.

Bridge Foundation Leads Hurricane Frances Effort in Florida

Administrator — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation began its response to Hurricane Frances on Friday September 3, 2004. An advance team arrived in Vero Beach, Florida prior to the hurricanes arrival the following evening. Four high capacity Generators had been pre-positioned in anticipation of Frances' landfall along Florida's Treasure coast.

The first generator was used in Palm Bay, Florida by the City of Palm Bay Utilities Plant. The generator was used to restart electrical grid substations as well as power several water pumping stations.

Connecticut Foundation Delivers Power to Alabama Hurricane Victims

Administrator — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization, supplied two 200kw high capacity generators to Alabama's Gulf Coast region in response to Hurricane Ivan.

Bridge Foundation principals, Stephen Skakel and Andrew Hannah were on the ground in Mobile as Ivan made landfall during the evening hours of September 15th.

During history making hurricane season, Connecticut foundation continues to help

Administrator — Fri, 24 Sep 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation, the New Canaan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced that it had provided the first private humanitarian flight to assist the victims of Hurricane Ivan in Grenada. The Island nation of Grenada was devastated by Hurricane Ivan with more than 90% of the island nation's homes and businesses destroyed or heavily damaged.

The dedicated humanitarian airlift departed Miami International Airport on Saturday September 11th at 10:00am for St. George, Grenada. The airlift carried 54,000 pounds of Infant Formula, Rice, Beans and Cooking Oil. Bridge Foundation worked with the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Relief Agency (CDERA), the emergency group leading the distribution of relief supplies to Grenada's overwhelmed citizens.

Bridge Delivers Power to Florida Hurricane Victims

Administrator — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation, the New Cannan, Connecticut based humanitarian relief organization announced that they are working to aid and assist the Florida victims of Hurricane Charley.

Airlift to Caribbean Flood Victims

Administrator — Tue, 08 Jun 2004 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - On June 6, 2004 the Bridge Foundation airlifted urgently needed disaster relief supplies to flood victims in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The airlift contained nearly 55,000 pounds of beans, rice, cooking oil, infant formula and nutritional supplements. The flight landed in Santo Domingo and continued onto Port-au-Prince.

Severe flooding has taken more than 3,300 lives with the number sure to rise as many areas remain inaccessible due to landslides. The flooding will continue to plague recovery efforts as recently sown crops have been washed away in many areas. Many rural villages have yet to receive supplies. Helicopter transport remains the only means of delivering supplies to some remote areas. Thousands of families remain in desperate need of food, shelter, potable water and basic medical needs.

Bridge Foundation in Afghanistan

Administrator — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:00:00 +0000

New Canaan, CT - Bridge Foundation accompanied New York City firefighters and police officers just days before Christmas to Afghanistan on a humanitarian airlift that brought over 45 tons of relief supplies to that country's neediest victims of war.

Two New Canaan residents accompanied New York City firefighters and police officers just days before Christmas to Afghanistan on a humanitarian airlift that brought over 45 tons of relief supplies to that country's neediest victims of war.

Ground Zero Heroes Answer Call for Help

Administrator — Sun, 22 Jun 2003 02:00:00 +0000

Embark on Humanitarian Relief Airlift to Aid Iraqi Orphans
Bravest and Finest to deliver food and emergency supplies

New York, NY - A team of Ground Zero Heroes, current and former New York City Firefighters and Policemen who provided emergency services on September 11th, will leave today for Baghdad on another mission - to deliver a cargo of food and emergency supplies to Iraqi orphans and school children.