completed projects
2010
2010 Year-end report
Bridging The Gap (BTG) has given a little over $356,000 in nearly 5 years. This money has given safe water to 10,171 people in developing countries for life. Water is the foundation of every village, followed by the growing of crops, increases in health, education, and micro enterprises. People begin to thrive instead of just surviving.
2010:
Seeds of Hope-$2,500, which includes dollar-for-dollar matched funds from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Life Water-$7,500, which includes dollar-for-dollar matched funds from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
World Vision-$96,000, which includes dollar-for-dollar matched funds from a private donor
5th annual christmas boutique
Bridging The Gap Market's Fifth Annual Christmas Boutique was a success! Thank you to all of you who did some serious Christmas shopping, to the tune of $4,000. I will keep you posted on how this money will help our thirsty world. It is a joy to do good. BTG Market will be open every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 PM for your convenience, or you may contact Shirley Adams for an appointment.
jungle masters grant, august 1st
A $1,500 grant was sent to Jungle Masters to help with water needs in Peru, where there has been a severe oil spill along the Amazon River. $1,000 of this was matched.
uganda match project, july 8th
Bridging The Gap By Giving donors just gave $2,500 to the Uganda Match Project through Life Water International. Folks, you are making a difference.
Lifewater International - WASH: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education www.lifewater.org
Lifewater International is a Christian non-profit development organization concerned with providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education to people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
2nd annual water walk
"When we are truly thankful, it allows us to give abundantly."
- Shirley Adams
Look what a group of thankful people gave to help a thirsty world.
The recipients of your gifts include:
World Vision-$18,500, which will be matched by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Life Water International-$2,500
A total of $39,500 was raised during the 2010 Water Walk. All of the funds will be directed to water projects in Ethiopia.
1,129 Africans will receive water for life.
