Posts Tagged ‘Clean Water’
The Countdown is On: One Thousand Hours for “One Thousand Wells”
Co-founder Jena Lee Nardella’s memoir, “One Thousand Wells,” was released yesterday! To celebrate, we are spending the surrounding one thousand hours providing two schools in Kenya with clean water. Here’s the breakdown: 2 schools + 2 water tanks = 800 kids with clean water For $100, you can help make sure 800 kids in Kenya…
Read MoreKenya Help? Update: See What YES has Meant
Last year, Wally asked the loyal listeners of The Wally Show on WAY-FM, Kenya Help?The answer was a resounding, “yes!” And because of the generosity of Wally’s listeners, huge things are happening in Kenya. In fact, more than 2,000 moms, dads, and kids are receiving medical treatment and access to safe, clean water. One group…
Read MorePhoto Friday: Shorten the Walk for Evelyn
Get ready to start seeing more photos from our partners in Africa, especially on our Instagram account. This photo comes from Zambia. Evelyn is drawing water for her house from a roadside pond in Zambia. She’s collecting water at the pond, instead of spending hours walking to reach water. That’s not a choice she should have…
Read MoreNeed a Father’s Day Gift?
This Father’s Day, give Dad a card that really matters! For $25 you can provide safe, clean water to a dad and his kids in Africa… in honor of your dad! Order by June 12 to ensure you get the card in time to give to your dad on Sunday, June 21. Order your card…
Read MoreSpread the Love (Mom’s Love) All the Way to Africa
Mother’s Day is less than a month away. Just a friendly reminder to make sure you don’t get caught empty handed on the day that honors the woman who gave you life! Now, I know, it’s hard to come up with a gift idea that’s as special as your mom. So, let me help you…
Read MoreChurch Partnership
This past weekend, I had the privilege of spending time with our friends at Fork Christian Church outside Baltimore, Md. Fork Christian has been a long-time supporter of the work of Blood:Water. They have given generously as a church body to numerous campaigns and provided clean water to thousands through their efforts. My time at…
Read MoreWhat a Difference 40 Days Makes
Tomorrow is the last day of Save a Drink, Save a Life! For almost 40 days, you have sacrificed your favorite drink to bring clean water to three villages in southern Rwanda. We hope this season has prepared your heart for Easter, and that you’ve taken time to reflect on Jesus and the sacrifice He…
Read MoreYou Have a Little Egg on Your Face
You have a little egg on your face. No, that’s no April Fools’ prank. It’s the way two creative boys are bringing clean water to our friends in Africa! We’re constantly inspired by the creativity of our fundraisers and today we want to tell you about a few that we love! With Colton and Mitchell,…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday
You’re looking at a raintank built in Rwanda in 2007. If you look way off in the distance you can see a lake about five miles away. The community used to get their water from the lake, which was filled with bacteria that could make them ill. (Not to mention, their only water source was five…
Read MoreVanderbilt Blood:Water Shortens the Walk
Thursday was a big night for Blood:Water! We were honored to host Ambassador-at-Large Deborah L. Birx for a reception at our office. Jars of Clay performed at a hugely successful House Concert in Holland, Mich. And, finally, the Vanderbilt chapter of Blood:Water hosted a fundraiser dinner in Alumni Lounge. Students who gathered dined on Ethiopian…
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