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Little Ways to Fundraise During the Holidays
‘Tis the season of enchantment, thanksgiving, and abundant joy! The holidays are quickly approaching, and not only do they bring candy, food, and presents, but they are the perfect opportunity to fundraise for a worthy cause. Lucky for…
A Summer of Stands
Summer is coming to an end, which means Lemon:Aid stands are closing up shop! We can’t thank those who participated enough for your generous donations and your willingness to host Lemon:Aid stands of your own. Together, we…
We’re Over Halfway to Our Back to School Goal!
The school year is in full swing! And so far, we’ve ensured 345 kids will have clean water in their classrooms. That means we are well over halfway to completing our goal of sending 500 kids in Malawi…
Solidarity at Soulfest
Blood:Water has had many-a-booth at festivals and events all around Nashville, but two weeks ago, our summer intern, Caroline Clark, and I had the opportunity to travel to New Hampshire to man a booth at Soulfest. Located…
Let’s Send 500 Kids Back to School with Clean Water!
It’s the first day of August, and summer is coming to a close! That means kids are heading back to school and starting a new year of learning. Soon, you will start checking items off of your…
It’s the Perfect Time to Make Your Move
You’ve got moves, and we know it. Maybe you are an excellent singer. Or you have an upcoming 5K race. Maybe you can eat an entire extra-large pizza by yourself while juggling (whoa!). Whatever it is, your creativity…
A Weekend of Advocacy in Action
This weekend, Blood:Water was the center of three separate events, which allowed our staff and interns to have meaningful conversations about our partners in Africa and their work to end the water and HIV/AIDS crises! Here’s an…
PART I: The Desire for Superpowers
Ever since I was a small boy growing up in rural Massachusetts, I have had an ongoing list in my head of unlikely superheroes with their less-than-inspiring superpowers. It might have been provoked by endless hours of…
We Know What You Should Do Next Summer
Hey, students and young professionals: You should make a difference by interning at Blood:Water! While working in our Nashville office, you will get to know what it really takes to dedicate your day-to-day to a worthy cause. Plus, this is…
4 States for Water: A Charity Bike Tour
On June 15, four men set out to bike 400 miles through four states in four days all for clean water in Africa. Phew! Tired yet? David Castro, Nick Fochtman, and Eric Blankinship began planning their fundraising…
