Good News: The best path forward is the one you pave yourself

Determination and teamwork make a way for clean water in Sierra LeoneDetermination and teamwork make a way for clean water in Sierra Leone [Good News] [A child stands watching a drilling rig begin to drill for clean water in a community in Sierra Leone.]( [A Big Thank You From Bangladesh] You’ve probably heard us talk about what life is like before clean water — and have definitely heard us talk about what happens after. But what about the time in between? For this rural community in Sierra Leone, getting clean water meant paving the way themselves … literally. See how a determined team of neighbors poured two years of time, energy, and relentless hope into building a road fit for a drilling rig. [READ "BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER"]( [READ "BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER"]( [Some More Good News] [Dear Anonymous,]( Who doesn’t love a good story? In case you missed it, we want to be sure you know about our love letter to supporters like you. Called Dear Anonymous, these videos tell some of the heart-warming supporter stories we adore but don’t normally get to share. Who knows — maybe you’ll recognize your own story in there (without naming names, of course). [WATCH DEAR ANONYMOUS]( [An icon of a will and quill](mailto:thetributary@charitywater.org) Give smarter this summer There are many ways to support charity: water — and not all of them involve writing a check or charging a card. Non-cash assets like stock, cryptocurrency, donor-advised fund grants, and qualified charitable distributions make great gifts, allowing you to maximize your impact (and potentially minimize your tax burden). Our team can help you determine which option is a good fit for you. [CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM](mailto:thetributary@charitywater.org) [A person climbing through an obstacle of a Goliathon race]( It’s not a race. It’s a mission. For over 10 years, Goliathon has hosted obstacle races in support of charity: water, building over 100 water projects in 11 countries, and bringing clean water to over 25,000 people. If you (like us) believe nothing is too crazy when it comes to providing clean water, why not give their next race mission a go? [ACCEPT THE MISSON]( [Thank you] Thank you for believing in an end to the global water crisis. With clean water, families finally have the health, opportunity, and freedom they need to thrive. Your generosity doesn’t just build the future rural communities deserve: It hands over the keys. [A drilling rig hits water in Sierra Leone.]( PO Box 5026, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5026 [Update My Preferences]( | [View In Browser](