Denver LDS Light the World Giving Machines
2022-11-24 - 2023-01-01 | Writer’s Square, 1512 Larimer St, Denver, CO, 80202
LDS Light the World Giving Machines are in your neck of the woods this year!
Our partner, LDS, hosts charitable "Giving Machines" (vending machines which feature "products" from various nonprofits that you can "buy" as a donation to the nonprofits – here is a great video to better understand the idea). The machines are coming to Writer’s Square in downtown Denver, and Water For People is a featured nonprofit.
A sample of items related to our work that people can "buy" are a Tiger Worm Toilet ($21), a Box of Soap ($3), a Year of Clean Water for one person ($60). In the past, the Giving Machines have raised up to $250,000 in one season for Water For People.
Please stop by in person to purchase gifts from the Giving Machine in support of Water For People’s transformational work. See details below.

Details

Location: Larimer + 15th Street (Writer’s Square)
Dates: 11/24-1/1
Kickoff Event: 11/26

San Francisco 8th Annual Water For People Movie Night
2022-11-16
After a two year break from in-person events, we are excited to announce our 8th Annual Water For People Reception and Movie Night. Details below. All proceeds will support Water For People. We hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Delancey Street Screening Room, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
We will feature screenings of The Rulindo Challenge and Brave Blue World, and also host a Q&A with Water For People’s Community Engagement Manager, Georgia David.
Thank you to our event sponsors: Bay Area Water Works Association, HDR, Carollo Engineers, Woodard & Curran, Bartle Wells Associates, CDM Smith, EBMUD, Kennedy Jenks, and West Yost Associates.

India Impact Tour
2022-11-12 - 2022-11-18 | West Bengal, India, West Bengal, India
Do you want to see the life-changing impact of water and sanitation services in person? Water For People invites you to experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to India!
Registration for this Impact Tour is open! Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested in joining us, please email Julia Correia, jcorreia@waterforpeople.org.
India Impact Tour Flyer

Phoenix LDS Light the World Giving Machines
2022-11-11 - 2023-01-07 | Murphy Park, 710 N 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85301
LDS Light the World Giving Machines are in your neck of the woods this year!
Our partner, LDS, hosts charitable "Giving Machines" (vending machines which feature "products" from various nonprofits that you can "buy" as a donation to the nonprofits – here is a great video to better understand the idea). The machines are coming to Glendale, and Water For People is a featured nonprofit.
A sample of items related to our work that people can "buy" are a Tiger Worm Toilet ($21), a Box of Soap ($3), a Year of Clean Water for one person ($60). In the past, the Giving Machines have raised up to $250,000 in one season for Water For People.
Please stop by in person to purchase gifts from the Giving Machine in support of Water For People’s transformational work. See details below.

Details
Location: Glendale – Murphy Park, 710 N 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Dates: 11/22-1/7
Kickoff: 11/22, 9am

Bay Area Water Works Association Meeting and Water For People Auction
2022-11-03
Bay Area Water Works Association (BAWWA) – General Membership Meeting, Tour, and Water For People Auction
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 3pm Water Treatment Tour, 5pm Dinner
Location: Vallejo, CA
Details: Join BAWWA and tour the City of Vallejo Fleming Hill Water Treatment Plant (WTP), then make your way to Zio Fraedo’s in Vallejo for a social hour, no-host bar, and buffet dinner. BAWWA will also host their General Meeting, which includes election of new 2022 officers and directors, and concludes with the always-lively annual Water For People Auction. Reservations are required.

Pennsylvania AWWA 16th Annual Water For People Gala
2022-11-03 | William Penn Inn, 1017 Dekalb Pike, Gwynedd, CO, 19436, United States
16th Annual Water For People Gala hosted by Stone Hill Contracting Co., Inc.
The William Penn Inn, Gwynedd, PA, November 3, 2022
Join the PA-AWWA Water For People Committee for an elegant evening at the William Penn Inn, a historical venue based in the rich tradition of hospitality. The William Penn Inn is renowned for its dedication to a tradition of continental country dining in a relaxed, cordial atmosphere along with exquisite cuisine, fine wines, personal service, and flawless coordination.
This will be a night you won’t want to miss, featuring a cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, and a silent auction. 100% of the net proceeds benefit Water For People.
Joining us this year as a guest speaker is Laura Brunson. Laura serves as Director of Global Monitoring and Strategic Accountability at Water For People.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Sandy McIntyre at sales@GraceMediaServicesInc.com

Sacramento Young Professionals and Water For People Mixer
2022-10-25
Young Professionals & Water For People Mixer – Water For People Sacramento Section and AWWA CA-NV YP Committee
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: Sacramento, CA
Details: Connect with fellow water industry professionals while fundraising for international communities in need of clean water and sanitation! Purchase tickets online ($40) or at event.

Washington DC Hike-A-Thon
2022-10-22
The Washington, DC Water For People Committee is hosting our annual hike fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, 2022! We’ll once again be returning to Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC, for a rolling 4(ish) mile hike in the woods – that’s shorter than the average woman walks daily to get to a water source. We’re planning a revised route this year!
Sign-in starts at 9:30 am. We will have coffee and snacks beforehand. The hike will begin around 10:00 am. We will have trivia checkpoints along the way so you don’t get lost, and also for a chance to win fun prizes. Afterwards, there will be lunch and a random prize drawing. Leashed dogs are welcome. The event is rain or shine. Sorry no refunds.
Register by October 1st to get a discount and be guaranteed a Water For People giveaway (TBD)! Kids under 6 are free. Want even more discount? Recruit your friends and register as a Team.

Social Splash
2022-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Will and The Way, 710 Toulouse St, New Orleans, United States
Join Water For People in New Orleans on Monday, October 10 from 6 – 8 p.m.
It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to connect in-person at a conference, so we’d love for you to join us in The Will & The Way’s charming French Quarter venue after WEFTEC22 kicks off for the week. Enjoy cocktails, snacks, friends old and new and learn more about Water For People’s role in fighting the world water crisis.
WEFTEC22 is the Water Environment Federation’s annual conference. We are thrilled to be at the event as a WEF charity of choice. The Social Splash is open to everyone; you do not need to be attending WEFTEC.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, all ticket proceeds benefit Water For People’s work across nine countries in Latin America, India and Africa. Silver Sponsors: Carollo Engineers, Carylon Corp., and Jacobs. Bronze Sponsor: CDM Smith Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door.

WEFTEC 2022
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-12 | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Join Water For People at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) in New Orleans from October 8-12. Visit our WEFTEC page for all our activities!

Virtual Town Hall: World Teachers' Day
2022-10-05
Join Water For People as we celebrate teachers! Water For People’s work in schools – providing clean water, improved sanitation, and health and hygiene education – helps students and teachers focus on education.
Register here.

New Jersey 16th Annual Water For People Benefit Dinner
2022-09-23
16th Annual Water For People Benefit Dinner, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, West Windsor Township, September 23, 2022
Join the AWWA New Jersey’s Water for People Committee for an elegant evening at the The Boat House at Mercer Lake. This will be a night you won’t want to miss, featuring cocktail hour, three-course dinner and silent auction. 100% of the proceeds benefit Water For People’s programming across 9 countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Check back for more details.

Pennsylvania AWWA Water For People Charity Golf Outing
2022-09-22 | Wedgewood Golf Course, 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA, 18036, United States
15th Annual Water For People Charity Golf Outing – Wedgewood Golf Course, Coopersburg, PA, September 22, 2022
Join the PA-AWWA Water For People Committee for a round of golf at Wedgewood Golf Course, Coopersburg, PA. The day begins with breakfast prior to the scramble starting at 8:00 AM. A buffet lunch will follow the outing in the pavilion.
100% of the net proceeds benefit Water For People. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register at www.wfpgolf.com or contact Sandy McIntyre at sales@GraceMediaServicesInc.com with any questions.

Indiana AWWA Concert
2022-09-22
The Indiana Section of the American Water Works Association will host their annual Water For People Benefit Concert, one of the most anticipated events of the year, on September 22nd at The Victory Theatre.
This year, Water For People goes "Country!" We are excited to announce that one of the premier acts in music will be featured at our upcoming concert – Sawyer Brown! The group’s live shows are legendary. Having been described as "the Rolling Stones of Country Music," the band bounds onto the stage night after night, delivering its own unique brand of high-energy entertainment. Sawyer Brown has had more than 50 chart-topping singles like "Some Girls Do," "Thank God For You," "Step That Step," "Six Days on the Road," "The Race Is On," and so many more. They have also released more than 23 albums.
When asked about what keeps the group motivated on the road, lead singer Mark Miller says: "It’s playing the next show. Be grateful for where you’ve been and be excited about where you’re going." It is guaranteed to be an awesome night of great music! You don’t want to miss it!
Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com and at the Ford Center box
office.

ThirstyFest
2022-09-17 | Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO, 80010, United States
Join the RMWEA Water For People Committee on Saturday, September 17 as they host their annual beer festival fundraiser, ThirstyFest!
More details to come in the following months!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the ThirstyFest site.

OPCEA Golf Tournament
2022-09-15 | Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Drive West, King, Ontario, L7B 0G7, Canada
2022 OPCEA Golf Tournament
benefiting Water For People – Canada

Registration is now open for the 2022 OPCEA golf tournament, which is an economical and relaxing opportunity for you to network with your clients.
The cost remains the same as last year at $211/person.
DATE:
Thursday, September 15, 2022
LOCATION:
Cardinal Golf Club 2740 Davis Drive West, King, Ontario L7B 0G7
REGISTRATION:
10:30 AM – 12 noon at the OPCEA desk in the North Hall. If you are sponsoring a hole please drop off your gift at this time.
BBQ LUNCH:
Available from 11:00 AM
TEE-OFF:
1:00 PM for the 36 hole Scramble-Shot Gun Event
HOLE SPONSORSHIP:
This will maximize your company’s exposure at the tournament to all participants.
We will proudly display your Company’s name on one of the 36 holes.
To be a Hole Sponsor, all you have to do is provide a prize with a minimum $100 value.
There is no additional cost.
REGISTRATION: $211/person. This includes:

A ticket for complimentary small bucket of driving range balls.
Barbeque lunch ticket (lunch will be available from 11 AM).
One adult beverage ticket
18 holes of golf (4 person Scramble) with shared cart
A Buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 PM
Complimentary gift for all registered golfers
Chance to win any of our hole-sponsored prizes.

To register, click on 2022 OPCEA Golf Tournament | Cardinal (The registration deadline is September 9, 2022, but we urge you to register ASAP)
Remember: OPCEA provides gifts for each registered golfer, which eliminates the cost to you to supply gifts for your guests.
Water For People: OPCEA will be supporting Clean Water Charity Ending the Global Water Crisis | Water For People at this annual event. In addition to the 50/50 Raffle and traditional $100 hole sponsorship (24"x16" recognition signage at the hole), WFP is offering a Social Media Recognition package this year.
Thank you to the following Water For People Sponsors:
Flowpoint Environmental Systems
SNF Canada Ltd.
VEGA Instruments

Virginia Beach Boardwalk 5k Fun Run/Walk
2022-09-13
Water for People 5k Fun Run/Walk
When: Tuesday, September 13 | 6:30 AM – 8 AM
Where: Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 31st St. (Neptune Statue)
Price: $45

Add a little fun to your morning, and head to oceanfront for a scenic run or walk to support an extremely worthwhile cause. The Water for People Committee is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk. Enjoy the beautiful boardwalk and earn some bragging rights with a "5K Finisher" ribbon to attach to your name badge. Check-in begins at 6:30 AM, and the event starts at 7 AM.
The registration fee for the event is $45 and includes refreshments and a T-shirt. If you register by August 20, you will receive a custom race T-shirt, after that time you will receive a Water for People shirt.

Indianapolis Run for World Water 5K Fun Run and Walk
2022-08-27 | Indianapolis, IN
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Run for World Water 5K Fun Run and Walk to be held along the beautiful Indianapolis canal. Participants can sign up individually or register an entire team in our corporate challenge.
Net proceeds will be donated to Water for People, an international nonprofit organization committed to the long-term impact of increased access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation and health.
We are proud to announce that over $325,000 has been raised by our event in just 15 years.
The race will start and finish in front of the NCAA Hall of Champions in downtown Indianapolis and utilize the beautiful Indianapolis Downtown Canal for the course. Come out and enjoy the day!
The race is child and pet friendly, so bring the whole family!

Cuchumuela: A Small Town with a Big Dream Documentary Screening
2022-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Zoom
Join local partners, supporters, and Water For People team members to celebrate our monumental progress toward Everyone Forever in Bolivia.
We will be debuting an exciting documentary detailing the Cuchumuela District’s journey to water and sanitation access. The screening will be followed by a live Q&A panel featuring local partners.
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Nos uniremos virtualmente a socios locales, aliados y miembros del equipo de Water For People para celebrar nuestro avance monumental hacia la Cobertura Total Para Siempre en Bolivia.
Estrenaremos un emocionante documental que detalla el viaje del distrito de Cuchumuela hacia el acceso al agua y al saneamiento. La presentación será seguida por un panel de preguntas y respuestas en vivo con socios locales.
RSVP Here

Trenton Family Night at the Ballpark
2022-08-12
The AWWA NJ Water For People Committee is BACK with the "Family Night at the Ballpark" fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, August 12 at 7:00 PM at Trenton Thunder’s Arm and Hammer Field. In previous years, this event has raised over $4,000 for Water For People. Please join us for this fun event and help us raise needed funds to help end the global water crisis.

Indiana AWWA Golf Outing
2022-07-27
IN-AWWA Golf Outing
Eagle Creek Golf Club, Indianapolis, IN
Registration is available online at www.inawwa.org.

Tampa Night on the River with Water For People
2022-07-21 | Tampa River Center, 402 W Laurel Street, Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
Join the Florida Section in Tampa for an evening of food, beer, cocktails, and more!

Orlando Wine For Water Event
2022-07-21 | Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton Street, Olando, Florida, 32803
Join us for a lively evening of food, wine, beer, and entertainment as we celebrate the 12th anniversary of Wine for Water in support of Water for People.

Ontario MAC Golf Tournament
2022-06-27 | Royal Ontario Golf Course, 6378 Trafalgar Rd, Hornby, Ontario, L0P 1E0, Canada
Join us for the 2022 Ontario MAC Golf Tournament! Lunch at 12:00pm followed by Shotgun start beginning at 1:30pm. Net proceeds from this event will be donated to Water For People!

San Diego Jazz On Tap
2022-06-25 | The San Diego Westin Gaslamp on the Garden Terrace, 910 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Presented by Avista and KSDS Jazz 88.3
Will be Held Saturday, June 25, 2022, 3:30 – 8 p.m. at
The San Diego Westin Gaslamp on the Garden Terrace
Click here to purchase tickets!
The San Diego Committee of Water For People will hold our sixth annual Jazz On Tap, a festival that celebrates San Diego’s high-energy live jazz scene. Jazz On Tap has become the go to, fun jazz festival celebrated and supported by the San Diego water and wastewater industry. Jazz on Tap is presented by Avista and Jazz 88.3 with support from numerous other companies.
Through the generous support of our parent organization, the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association, the San Diego Committee of Water For People has become one of the top contributors to this highly effective charity whose mission is: clean water and sanitation for all. Proceeds from the event benefit Water For People.

Water For People Town Hall - Waterside Chat with New Co-CEOs
2022-06-22
Join us for a webinar featuring a "Waterside Chat" with our new Co-CEOs, Mark Duey and Samson Bekele. They will share about their vision for Water For People’s future and answer your questions. Register here.

Texas Jazz on Tap Bash
2022-06-13 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar Street, San Antonio, TX, United States
Join the Texas AWWA and WEAT Texas Committees as they host the Jazz on Tap Bash in conjunction with the American Water Works Association conference. The event is Monday, June 13 from 6-10 p.m. at Alamo Beer Company. Purchase your tickets today to join us! Proceeds benefit Water For People. Thank you to the title sponsor CP&Y, an STV company.

Water For People at ACE22
2022-06-12 - 2022-06-15 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, 78205, United States
JOIN US AT ACE22
As a partner of AWWA, we look forward to connecting with you at this year’s ACE in San Antonio, Texas, June 12-15, 2022. We appreciate AWWA’s support of our programming and presence at ACE.
VISIT OUR BOOTH
Visit Water For People in the Exhibit Hall at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, June 13-15. We’re in Booth 4095, just across the aisle from the AWWA Pavilion.
TEXAS JAZZ ON TAP BASH
Join the Texas AWWA and WEAT Texas Committees as they host the Jazz on Tap Bash in conjunction with the American Water Works Association conference. The event is Monday, June 13 from 6-10 p.m. at Alamo Beer Company. Purchase your tickets today to join us! Proceeds benefit Water For People. Thank you to the title sponsor CP&Y, an STV company.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Overall sponsor: AWWA
Miller Award Event Presenting Sponsor: Jacobs
Booth sponsor: Carollo

Calgary Marathon
2022-05-28
Supporters of Water For People Canada will be participating in the Calgary Marathon and you can support their efforts! The marathon is May 29, with a virtual component through June 28.
Visit the team’s race page to support their efforts!

Water For People Team at the Colfax Marathon
2022-05-14 - 2022-05-15 | Denver, Colorado
Join the Water For People team at the Colfax Marathon Weekend!
How to join the Water For People team:

Haven’t registered yet? During the registration process, choose "Water For People" as your charity designation on the drop-down menu.
Already registered? You can edit your registration to choose Water For People at any time!

WFP Colfax Marathon Team 2022_Flyer
