Today, H2O for Life received a grant from the Xcel Energy Foundation in Minnesota. Colette Jurek, Manager of Community and Local Government Relations delivered a check to H2O for Life Executive Director, Amy Crawford and Board members Frank Plourde and Patty Hall. Xcel Energy is supporting a local outreach campaign titled Race to Reduce. Race […]
We recently received a donation for the Elgin Academy, IL H2O for Life project to support a new well in South Sudan. The letter that accompanied the $100 check reminded us of the selflessness our youth are capable of when given the opportunity to help those in need. Thanks Kieren and Grandma Margaret!
A message from Cristy Basa: My son’s School, Elgin Academy, participated in an H2O for Life Walk for Water. This was a student led activity spearheaded by the Service Learning class and their teachers. Students of all grades 5th – 8th, were moved to action after discussion of their Middle School Summer Reading book – […]
When you join H2O for Life this year for a partner school project, we have an idea for you! Reach out to your local Rotary club and engage Rotary members to join you to provide Water, Sanitation and Hygiene education for schools. Water is a key issue of concern for Rotary clubs around the world […]
I had Great day at Millennium Campus Conference last week. Speakers- Nicholas Kristof, Carrie Hessler-Radelet (Peace Corp Director) Kristin Davis, Mischa Barton, Lissa Piercy, Sakena Yacoobi, Kristin Gutekunst and amazing college students! Glad to be here. Later, an amazing evening at the Wyndym until way too late! 4:15 am arrived very quickly. We shared ideas about […]