09/11/2026
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, and all the lives tragically lost, PBP would like to recognize the Brooke Jackman Foundation, a charity partner we have had the privilege of working closely with for many years.
Brooke Jackman was just 23 years old when she was killed on September 11, 2001. A Columbia University graduate and passionate reader, Brooke had been accepted to graduate school to pursue her master’s in social work, with plans to dedicate her life to helping disadvantaged children. In the months following 9/11, her family and friends created the Brooke Jackman Foundation to carry that vision forward.
Today, 25 years later, the Foundation has given more than 1 million books and 125,000 backpacks to children in need through programs including Brooke Packs, Brooke’s Books, Brooke’s Cooks, and its After-School Literacy Program. More than 250,000 children have been reached through its work, helping them build confidence, develop a love of reading, and see greater possibilities for their futures.
This year, the Foundation celebrates its 25th Annual Benefit, taking place October 29 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The evening will help support the programs that continue Brooke’s legacy and bring the gift of literacy to even more children.
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We are proud to work alongside the Brooke Jackman Foundation and to be part of a mission that, 25 years later, continues to make a lasting difference.
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