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My Take on Ebola and Africa
Ebola… the stuff of history books, action thrillers, and cliche metaphors. And it’s here. Well, not here here but in Africa. I’m going to Africa in January. You might be wondering if I’m crazy. But remember, we are talking about a continent. You can fit the entire United States, including Alaska, into Africa… three times.…
Read MorePUREhope
We appreciate all of our fundraisers here at Blood:Water, so every now and then we love to showcase what they are doing. Our new friend Stephanie Strauss took incredible initiative this past April and was able to raise $1,000 through her fundraising efforts! Stephanie started hosting a coffeehouse in her local church in Pennsylvania back in…
Read MoreChildren free of HIV
My role at Blood:Water has afforded me the opportunity to meet some amazing people in Africa. A group that has touched me more than most is a group of women I met at the New Life Medical Center in Kitgum, Uganda. At this Blood:Water clinic, we are working to ensure we have a generation of…
Read MoreTime to Write Your Christmas Card
It’s that time of year again—time to send out Christmas cards. Whether you’re the detailed letter writer, the quirky joker or the snap a photo and call it done sender, we have a set of Christmas cards for you. Christmas is all about giving, right? Well, when you purchase these cards, the money will go…
Read MoreHoliday Fundraisers You Do Not Want to Miss!
Mark your calendars, Nashville! The fall interns have a lineup of holiday fundraisers you won’t want to miss! The holiday season can get kind of crazy. We all know that. From shopping to baking to traveling to parties, a lot of us are left wondering how we’re going to get everything done in time. Don’t…
Read MoreBattle for the Pump
Are you thirsty for change? Are you competitive and ready to fill your cup with victory and pride? Are you in college? Then this blog post is for you! We want you to get in on an intercollegiate battle that will provide Africa with a much needed well and you with a big win. It’s…
Read MoreI Know Someone
A Blood:Water supporter recently dug out one of our old t-shirts. Little did she know that t-shirt would mean so much more to her today. A few years back my husband and I attended a Jars of Clay show in Tennessee at the charming Franklin Theater. That night I bought a tee shirt at the…
Read MoreWhat Your Christmas Gifts Are Doing
The red Starbucks cups are officially out, so it must mean it’s time for Christmas, right? Well, we are so excited to share with you an update from your generous giving last year. You may remember we worked to stock the shelves of a clinic in Isiolo, Kenya, during our Christmas Shop. Give. Hope. campaign.…
Read MoreThe Walter Project for Churches
Is your church interested in joining The Walter Project and helping bring clean water to kids in Africa? We’ve developed a kids ministry guide with five days of activities to help teach your kids and raise money for kids in Africa.
Read MoreLemon:Aid
You and your family can make a stand… a Lemon:Aid stand… for clean water. Your Lemon:Aid stand will not only quench the thirst of someone in your neighborhood, but also kids halfway around the world in Africa.
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