Posts Tagged ‘Save a Drink’
What 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 MoreOne Week of Save a Drink Remains
It’s Friday, time to donate your Save a Drink, Save a Life weekly total. There is just one week of Lent remaining. You’re almost done, and you’ve done great. This week you helped us unlock a $25,000 match for Rwanda! It’s not too late to spread the word to your community to help you reach…
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 MoreMaking Sacrifice Tangible
Meet Annie. A college student joining us in Save a Drink. Her story is profound. Check it out: Most college students are addicted to coffee. Me? Well, I’m addicted to tea. I drink it to relax, to wake up, to motivate me through one more 20-page essay (as an English major), and to help my…
Read MoreThank You for Drinking H2Only Yesterday!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in drinking H2Only yesterday! You got creative, drank only water, and even organized your own water walks. As a result, you’ve donated nearly $8,000 so far to bring clean water to the village of Gitwa-Nyamifumba. That means we’re well on our way to being able to shorten the…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday
We’re throwing it back to what Save a Drink, Save a Life used to be: 40 Days of Water. Check out this awesome old school designing. Until 2014, during the Lenten season, we encouraged our supporters to drink only water for 40 days and donate what they saved to bring clean water to Africa. Not a…
Read MoreWeek 3 of Save a Drink Complete
Today is Friday, which means it’s time to donate your weekly Save a Drink, Save a Life total! There are just 28 days remaining in Lent. You are doing great! Here are the Lent guide posts for the week ahead to help keep you motivated and inspired. Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday
For this week’s throwback Thursday, we are taking it back to fashion. For years we rocked these hoodies: But now, we sport these lightweight hoodies. And, for today only, if you sign up for Save a Drink, Save a Life we’ll enter you for a chance to win one! Here’s how you get started: 1. Pick a favorite drink…
Read MoreWhat a Superhero (Mom) Has to Give
Wondering what you have to give up for Save a Drink, Save a Life? Amy Bloxham Chionis discovered that by turning into her life and community, she can make an impact for three villages in southern Rwanda. Amy raises children, chickens, and vegetables in northern California. She’s part of Shelter Covenant Church and moonlights as…
Read MoreThe Art of Saving a Drink
In the coming weeks, we are going to feature some of our fundraisers who are using their creativity and talents to bring lasting change in Africa. During this second week of Save a Drink, Save a Life, we’d like to introduce you to Tamera. Tamera has been diving back into her art recently as a…
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