Thirst: Recommended Reading + a Giveaway
One of the most impactful experiences I had at WELL Summit in Brooklyn earlier this month was listening to Scott Harrison share his story and founding of charity: water. I was moved to tears on multiple occasions during his one hour keynote– and, ultimately, moved to pitch in.
Water has the power to change everything– yet having access to clean, safe water is something I habitually take for granted. During his WELL Summit keynote, Scott Harrison shared his unlikely journey from nightclub promoter to founding charity: water and ultimately changing the lives of millions. It’s incredible to think that clean, safe water can do just that — it can change the world.
I was tremendously impressed with charity: water’s business model — 100% of public donations fund clean water projects, while private donors cover operating costs (and even credit card fees incurred on public donations).
They have taken transparency to the next level. As a former non-profit executive, I know just how important that is both for funders and the overall spirit of the work. Individual donations are linked to specific projects, which can be tracked and followed for the duration of each project.
You can learn about all of charity: water’s completed projects here.
To learn more about the global water crisis and how you can help:
WIN A COPY OF THIRST
- Or! Better yet, win the book! I purchased a copy to share with a friend and would love for that friend to be you. Visit this Instagram post to enter. I’ll choose a random winner this weekend.
- Double your chances to win a copy of Thirst by entering my girl Amanda’s giveaway too! You can also read her take on the book/experience on Prim + Prophah. <3
- Join The Spring, charity: water’s community of monthly donors
**If you don’t have an Instagram account, but would still like to enter, please feel free to leave a comment on this blog post. I would love to include you!
If you do purchase your own book (in any format), you can unlock a $30 donation that gives clean water to one person. Simply forward your receipt to unlock@charitywater.org while funds remain to unlock a donation in your honor.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Meal prep, laundry + getting organized for the week (I’m not sure which planet or star or whatever to blame, but things have been wacky lately)
- Backing this kickstarter campaign!
- Minding the tornado warning on the Cape… as one does
What is inspiring you this week?
