July, 2010 Archive

BE A PART OF THE PROJECT! A WATERisLIFE volunteer team will continue work in Haiti in October  - The team will distribute 5,000 WATERisLIFE filters, work in partnership with Haitians on Hygiene and Sanitation Training Clinics and create long-term clean water solutions thru well rehab and research drilling at schools.

Below are easy and tangible ways you, your office or group can rally to help support the team to ensure the work in Haiti continues - providing water to those desperately in need – now more than ever. Pick one thing and MAKE AN IMPACT ON OUR WORLD!

These costs are based on 23 project areas to be impacted by WATERisLIFE HAITI RELIEF

1.  Transportation Costs in Haiti – $1,500

2.  Food and supplies – $100 week (10 weeks total)

3.  Hygiene/Sanitation Training Materials – $400

4.  Refrigerator and Innvertor for WiL Team living space – $600

5.  Fans to keep the WiL Volunteer Team cool – DONATED

6.  Construction supplies for long-term Team quarters – $1,000

7.  Individual Pump Rehab – $200 per project/area

8.  Communication tools –  $400

9.  Generator for power – DONATED

10.  You can also donate WATERisLIFE Filters – each filter is only $10 – and lasts for up to one year.  These filters not only provide life-saving water – but create an opportunity for each of us to make a direct impact in Haiti and you can SEE YOUR DOLLARS IN ACTION!

Please consider helping support WiL HAITI RELIEF so that we all can continue to bring clean water to HAITI.  Feel free to contact us to be a part of this important and life-saving project.

Donate to WiL HAITI RELIEF http://waterislife.com/about/donations/

OKLAHOMA OFFICE – ken@waterislife.com

ARIZONA OFFICE – kristine@waterislife.com

Are you trying to find a summer activity for kids that will have a meaningful impact on others?

Why not host or organize a simple WATERisLIFE Change iT event to bring clean water to children in Haiti.  Your event or activity will bring filters and change to Haiti in October – and you they will see your donations in action!  Kids can organize a lemonade stand, car wash, summer dance or swim-a-thon, book sale, collect cans and recycle, ….so many fun ideas to keep kids busy,  and cool,  this summer.  How about an all night swim party!  Kids can collect change and it will go directly to bringing clean water to children in Haiti. Check out http://waterislife.com/projects/change-it/ for more information and to register for a fun summer  Change iT!  Program!

As parents,  it’s our responsibility to continually work at instilling values that will form our children’s futures.  We strive to teach manners, hygiene, academics, respect, responsibility, and the list goes on.  Amidst it all, life can get in the way and without a clear vision; it can keep us from teaching the lessons that ‘in the end’ matter most.

Your vision may be to reach out and to touch the lives of others.  Your vision may not only be to care about others - but to take action.

Take that step, teach your kids to take time and care to reach out and transform our world; one smile and one giggle at a time,  It truly could be a life-changing gesture for generations to come.

A WATERisLIFE team will be volunteering to work in Haiti for 3 months to continue the WATERisLIFE Haiti Relief project. WIth your help, WiL needs to raise an additional 5,000 filters to be distributed during that time. The team will continue working in 23 areas in Northern Haiti to provide WiL filters, Hygiene and Sanitation training clinics and researching and developing sustainable clean water solutions – which will help transform Haitian’s lives and communities. The team will also focus on distribution of filters, hygiene and sanitation education and water pump rehab in and around schools – as children are the hope for Haiti.

Each of you can help, one filter is only $10 – and lasts for up to one year. These filters not only provide live-saving water, but gives each of us an opportunity to make a direct impact with our dollars – which makes a significant and meaningful difference to thousands.

If 5,000 people each donate one filter – what a dramatic way to help our neighbors access clean water, and lead healthier lives. Consider implementing the Change iT program at your church, school, or office – our simple change can truly Change iT in Haiti! Making a difference and having so much fun along the way!

For more information on the Haiti Relief Project, and other ways that you or your organization could help, contact: ken@waterislife.com or kristine@waterislife.com