We have been working diligently. Every month we send supplies to somewhere in need around the world. We are so excited that we’ve been able to grow our programs. Last summer we expanded our vitamin program in Guatemala to two additional elementary schools. We now have three schools with very dedicated directors and teachers who […]
September 2017
After the recent hurricanes we sent baby hats and formula to the Houston Food Bank and also baby and children’s hats to Houston Children’s Hospital. We know these will be a bright ray of hope to the families that receive them.
August 2017
We delivered hand knit baby hats to the Appalachian outreach program. They were so appreciative. They commented that the hats were beautiful and they knew their clients would appreciate them especially because they were made with love. We also delivered to the Max Foundation that also sent a letter of thanks “For the large box […]
July 2017
We just returned from our trip to Guatemala. We saw nearly 600 people in our medical clinics. We were so happy to be able to give them the medicine they needed and to distribute needed vitamins to pregnant women and children. We had a medical clinic at the school where we have our vitamin program […]
May 18, 2016
we just returned from our 8th trip to Guatemala. WE saw 509 patients in medical clinics in 7 different places! In addition we were able to provide athletic equipment, clothing and shoes to the elementary school where we have our vitamin program. Also we distributed hundreds of pounds of food, caps, knitted hats, blankets, children’s […]
December 2015
Our blanket and winter clothing drive for refugees in Europe was a huge success! WE collected 356 blankets 286 coats 500 hats and 10 boxes of other winter clothing. These items are on their way to Turkey right now. Thanks to your kindness thousands of refugees will be warmer this winter. Thank you for all […]
Blanket and Winter Clothing Drive for Refugees
Baragwanath Blessings, Inc. (BB Inc.) is conducting a drive to collect new and gently used blankets and winter clothing for refugees in Europe. We will be partnering with Embrace Relief to deliver these much-needed items to refugees. Any in-kind donations and monetary donations (to help with shipping costs) would be greatly appreciated. Our drive will end […]
Toy Drive for Guatemala Preschools
This fall we partnered with Mayan Families, a Guatemala-based non-profit with multiple preschools in the Lake Atitlan area of Guatemala, to provide developmentally appropriate toys and playground equipment for their preschools. On our recent trip to Guatemala we were able to see many of these toys in use in multiple preschools and the kids loved […]
Malnutrition in Guatemala
Guatemala has the fourth highest malnutrition rate in the world and the highest malnutrition rate in Latin America. Malnutrition can stunt growth and cause developmental problems and other health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and kidney damage. PBS recently did a report about malnutrition in Guatemala, focusing on the same region where BB Inc. […]
International Clothing Donations
We recently sent clothing items to Guatemala, El Salvador and Tanzania. Dozens of articles of sun protective gear went to Under the Same Sun, a non-profit in Tanzania that helps children with albinism. The organization CRECE delivered hundreds of hats and T-shirts to El Salvador. We sent hundreds of t-shirts and baseball caps to local […]