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Disaster Relief

NYC - Giving Tuesday

Miami- THanksgiving

Bstrong in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission, Goya Cares and Good360 has launched a ‘Homeless Holiday Initiative’.

G.E.M. Bstrong will be sending a series of full size U.C. Group semi-trucks filled with thousands of Family Necessities Kits, adapted for the homeless population.

First distribution commences on Giving Tuesday (Nov 30, 2021) in New York City.

 

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Indonesia Earthquake 2026

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Hurricane Lala

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Earthquakes
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Colombia Earthquake

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Fires
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Venezuela Earthquakes

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