Local partnering merchants
Norwex Foundation
The Norwex Foundation has contributed very generously to Bridging the Gap4Water. It is so encouraging when large businesses have a heart for helping locally and globally. Norwex makes truly amazing cleaning products which work without harsh chemicals.
Orchard Hardwoods
beatniks
We thank Beatniks for hosting BTG Market’s 1st Pop-Up and donating space for us to sell BTG Market’s merchandise.
cal java
Mike and Kelly Huber’s generosity helps this world to be a better place. Thank you for partnering with Core Butte and their coffee project to raise funds for TivaWater Filters. They also provide a space for BTG Market to sell merchandise.
california water service company
Every year, CalWater volunteers at the W4W and donate financially. I also appreciate the opportunity to do a pop-up for their employees.
Katie Drake Photography
Katie Drake is a talented and creative local family photographer. She Specializes in portrait and birth photography.
Klean kanteen
Today I made an order from Klean Kanteen. I couldn’t help but think that they were our first Corporate Sponsor. For thirteen years they have supported our thirsty world.
Renew Float Spa
Renew Float Spa has long supported Bridging the Gap and global safe water with monthly donations, door prizes for our events, and contributing to BTG's administrative tasks! You will also always see their staff participating in BTG’S Annual W4W.
Chico Enterprise Record
Chico Enterprise Record has helped BTG in so many ways: Full Featured articles, Advertisements for BTG’S Annual Walk4Water, and keeping you posted about BTG’S Happenings.
Funland
Funland donates 200 skating passes for young people when they participate in the Annual Walk4Water.
Half a Bubble Out
Mike and Kathryn Redman, co-owners of Half a Bubble Out, have been helping with the newspaper lay outs and other promotional creative ideas for the W4W. We greatly appreciate their ongoing support.
Ray Morgan Company
Mike and Nan Wyson, the owners of Ray Morgan Company, print our brochures and posters for the Walk4Water. We so appreciate their generosity.
Climate & Energy Solutions
We thank Climate & Energy Solutions for making a difference for good by donating to the W4W. They surprised us by showing up as a team wearing t-shirts that they designed. Their ongoing support through the years make a difference for good.
They also service our home and our rentals, and last year they put in our solar energy system. We recommend them.
Hyalite Investments Inc.
Hyalite Investments, Inc. is a Northern California based real estate investment company that specializes in acquiring properties and turning them into profitable investments. They purchase properties in California, Florida, Nevada, Arizona and Montana. They provide a variety of creative options to homeowners interested in selling their properties.
Bridging the Gap4Water thanks Hyalite Investments for their continued support of the Walk4Water. Their donations have made a big impact in helping our thirsty world!
North Valley Eye Care
North Valley Eye Care has been supporting the W4W for several years. They have walked as a team, manned the African Art Education Station and donated financially. We so appreciate their support.
Slater & Son General Contractor
The legacy of Slater & Son began over 65 years ago. In 1948, Don Slater started Donald H. Slater construction. After trying his hand as a truck driver, apple farmer and high school teacher, Don found his niche as a general building contractor. He built hundreds of homes and light commercial buildings in the North State. Don’s integrity and attention to detail was the foundation that Slater & Son was built on.
Bridging the Gap4Water thanks Slater & Son General Contractors for their continued support of the Walk4Water. Their donations have made a big impact on our thirsty world!
silkshop
silkshop, a local screen printing company, was started by one of BTG’s own volunteers. silkshop is committed to creating creative prints on shirts that feel great to wear.
BTG thanks Cameron and his team at silkshop for their continued support of the Walk4Water. Their donations and help have benefited our thirsty world greatly.
The Studio 561
Christine Mac Shane has been donating to Bridging the Gap4Water in several ways since 2015. Be sure to sign up for one of her art classes.
Farris Graphics
Great Harvest
There is nothing better then a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Great Harvest has been donating yummy bread for years for the W4W. Thank you, Julie and Jaime!
in motion fitness
In Motion Fitness has donated a three month membership to BTG as one of the Walk4Water prizes since 2010.
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a remarkable variety of non-releasable, endangered, and exotic wild animals.Each animal is housed in an enclosure that far exceeds state and federal regulations. To promote awareness on a local scale, the Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary houses a variety of species, including representatives from all around the globe.
Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary donates VIP guest passes as prizes for the Walk4Water participants doing the Pledge Program. With these passes, a family or small group can go on a guided tour, and have their photo taken with one of the animals.
lundberg family farms
Lundberg Family Farms, another local company, have supported the water walk by providing their healthy Rice Chips. Water Walkers have enjoyed the Rice Chips that Lundberg Family Farms has provided. Yum! Be sure to buy a bag of chips when you shop as a way to say thanks to the Lundberg family for their generosity.
C&M Automotive
C&M Automotive provides a wide variety of services and repairs, including brake jobs, alignments, tire rotations, oil changes, smog inspections, heating and cooling services, “check engine light” diagnosis, engine and transmission repair and timing belt service.
BTG thanks C&M automotive for their continued time and effort towards the Walk4Water. C&M Automotive donates financially to Bridging the Gap4Water for our thirsty world. We thank Terry and Renee.
As a family, we appreciate their excellent work on our vehicles. Their service is the best!
1188 East Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA 95973
Sheraton Real Estate Management
I will never forget when Diane Ruby, co-owner of Sheraton Real Estate Management with her husband Larry Ruby, saw a video of BTG’S work in Africa. She began to cry and said, “Of course, we will support BTG.” They began supporting Bridging the Gap4Water in 2014.
We were saddened when Diane Ruby, A woman of goodness, was killed in a cycling accident this year(2020).
mountain sports
Mountain Sports donates yearly to the W4W by donating a nice prize such as a day pack. They also give us space in their shop to sell our hand-crafted necklaces from Uganda.
starbucks
“To inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” -Starbucks Mission Statement
We thank Starbucks for supporting the W4W from the beginning. Starbucks employees volunteer to set up, walk, help walker’s collect water at the 2k and donate financially to Bridging the Gap. Thank you for making a difference.
10 Year Club 2018
Bridging the Gap by Giving has over 40 Corporate Sponsors that support the Walk4Water on a yearly basis. We want to recognize ten corporate sponsors that have been with us from the beginning. From left: Fred Croswaite from Enterprise Record, Julie Kampfen from Great Harvest, Bruce Hart from Mountain Sports, Water Girl, George Barber, District Manager, from Cal Water, Michelle Kalbarer from Klean Kanteen, Vicky Zancanella from Half A Bubble Out, and Sabrina Kenstler from Starbucks. AMF Orchard Lanes, Spectrum Reach, and Tahoe Pure were not available for photo.
