"Pitt's Bucket Brigade for Haiti" Established

PITTSBURGH-In an effort to help bring some long-term relief to the victims of Tuesday's devastating earthquake in Haiti, the University of Pittsburgh is organizing "Pitt's Bucket Brigade for Haiti" campaign. During the course of the next few weeks, 500 five-gallon buckets will be distributed throughout the University campus at offices and residence halls in an effort to collect hygiene products for the victims.

Pitt is working with the locally headquartered Brother's Brother Foundation, which

promotes international health and education through the efficient and effective distribution of donated medical, educational, agricultural, and other supplies.

"News of the devastating earthquake in Haiti has caused much concern throughout our University community," said G. Reynolds Clark, Pitt's vice chancellor for community initiatives and chief of staff to Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg. "With our wide range of international programs and many students from around the world, it is only natural that we have chosen to respond in a practical and immediate way. We are proud to work with the trusted and experienced Pittsburgh-based international aid organization, Brother's Brother Foundation, as our University community unites in delivering 'Pitt's Bucket Brigade for Haiti.'"

Items needed include baby or wet wipes, non-liquid soap, wash cloths, hand towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, and brushes. No donations of shampoos or any materials that may leak will be accepted.

The filled buckets should be ready for pick up by Feb. 8 and will be sent to Haiti via Brother's Brother Foundation.

Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation to the Brother's Brother Foundation may do so at www.brothersbrother.org/donateform.htm.

For more information about Pitt's Bucket Brigade for Haiti campaign, contact Steve Zupcic, assistant director of Pitt's Office of Community Relations at 412-624-7709 or stz@pitt.edu.

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