Wine to Water
Jesus did it (well, in reverse…). Doc Hendly did it. We did it and you can too!
In 2003, Doc Hendley was a bartender from North Carolina that had a dream. That dream became a reality in 2007 when he founded Wine to Water, a non-profit organization who’s mission is to support clean water projects – helping deliver fresh, clean, and sustainable drinking water around the world.
How did he do it? Wine tastings! Quoting their website “…The first fundraiser was a great success. With its success, and others to follow, came a confidence that Wine to Water would continue to grow as an organization. As a result, wine tastings became just one of many ways that we raise awareness and support for the global water crisis. We have worked to provide clean water and sanitation in many countries including Sudan, India, Cambodia, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Haiti.”
Since 2004 Doc’s organization has brought sustainable, clean water to more than 25,000 individuals in more than 5 countries. ”
Doc’s dream, and now the goal of Wine To Water, is to quench the thirst of the needy in a way that sets them apart from the rest of the world.” -Wine to Water
Doc’s story humbles and inspires. Join us in raising a glass to Doc, his team and to all of those who work to quench the thrist of the needy and in doing so, help to make our world a better place!
To host a Wine to Water tasting – click here.
To support this worthy cause by making a donation click here and help make a difference.
2 Responses to “Wine to Water”
YES! Water Relief is some of the most important work being done in the world. We had a great piece on it in the new issue of Mutineer regarding what “A Child’s Right” is doing with water relief, and I just stumbled onto Jewel’s “Give a Drop” project, lots of great stuff happening in water relief right now, hopefully it keeps happening!
Excellent point Alan! Doc’s story is quite moving… Wine to Water seems to be an excellent organization, doing some great work. Water Relief as a whole is an inspirational and humbling cause that really puts it all in perspective – making us feel blessed and very lucky to partake in things like wine while so many struggle to obtain the basic needs such as water. We applaud all those working to make a difference and do so passionately.
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