A teenager finds her passion: clean water
“Hi, my name’s Emma. I want to start a water well project in Guatemala.” Those are words you’d expect to hear from a veteran donor or a wealthy philanthropist with years of experience — not a 13-year-old girl. One summer afternoon about three years ago, Emma visited...
Dirty water is a family matter
“Water is life.” It’s a phrase we’ve heard countless times from people who finally received access to clean water. They know clean water’s power because they’ve had to suffer the effects of using contaminated water. Drinking, bathing, and cooking with dirty water...
Water finally within reach
Wrangling your kids to get out the door on time for church, a trip to the grocery store, or an outing at the mall can make you want to pull your hair out. Making sure they hold your hand in the parking lot. Checking that they don’t sneeze on (or eat!) the produce....
5 ways to fit charitable giving into your 2020 budget
It’s the same old song every new year. We vow to eat healthier. We’re determined to exercise. Lose a few pounds. Many of us also made New Year’s resolutions to give more to charity … hoping our budgets will allow it. The truth is, charitable giving is a lot more...
Wedding bells and water wells
Most little girls dream about their wedding day. The dress … the flowers … the rings. But Abby Taylor isn’t your typical bride. She and her groom-to-be had much bigger dreams. The need to provide clean water for people in Africa was on Abby and Paul Taylor’s hearts...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.