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The Well Wells of Life Inc 200 Spectrum Center Drive 300 Irvine CA 92618 855 935 5763 WellsofLife org California 501 c 3 Charity Tax ID 45 1496631 Contact Selena WellsofLife org Learn Luganda Most native speakers of Luganda or Ganda are found in the Buganda region of Uganda It is spoken as a second language elsewhere in the country and is the most widely spoken of Uganda s 40 languages Weebale Lugandan Translation Thank you To keep up with Nick Jordan s On Going Health Journey Visit caringbridge org visit nickjordan
Letter from Our President I am still subbing for our Founder CEO Nick Jordan but I m delighted to report that he is now post surgery and has completed an extensive regime of chemotherapy and radiation and while still recovering from the toll this fight has taken on him his doctors have confirmed that he is now cancer free and is looking forward to again assuming his full schedule of work on behalf of Wells of Life On another topic during my five decades of practicing law I once attended a Judicial conference and listened to an interview of the then sitting associate justice of the US Supreme Court David Souter When asked what he considered his legacy particularly because he was so frequently in the dissenting minority of so many opinions of the high court he replied For most of us the very best work that we do sinks into the stream very quickly We have to find satisfaction in being part of the great stream I thought then and still think that there are few statements with which I disagree so completely Wells of Life is a Christian non profit water development organization We are dedicated to serving the most vulnerable people including children and families by partnering with rural communities to overcome water poverty Chief Executive Officer Nick Jordan Nick wellsoflife org President Pete Callahan Pete wellsoflife org IN THE SPOTLIGHT MISS UGANDA That s why I chose to dedicate the remainder of my life to Wells of Life I want my efforts to make a definite difference in this world and I want to be able to see those measurable results immediately There are lots of wonderful charities doing good work on a number of different results including some disease research charities that I support since members of my immediate family died from those maladies but none can point to a single survivor who my donations actually helped nor tell me with any certainty when my donations will bring about the desired accomplishment I went to Uganda on my first trip highly suspicious of our charity especially after being told that every penny I had donated to finance a well would go only to the drilling and maintenance of the well this was before I was told of the Legacy Circle which I subsequently joined but when I saw with my own eyes the methodology developed which brought clean water access to a thousand people in a way that was immediate cost effective sustainable and duplicable I was convinced not only that my donations were fully utilized as promised but that my mission in life had been revealed to me Director of Operations Ashley Brigham Ashley wellsoflife org Elizabeth Bagaya Director of Donor Relations Shandra Niswander Shandra WellsofLife org Miss Uganda 2020 2021 Wells of Life and She for She come together to provide young girls with sustainable menstrual kits and long lasting education Through her social work Bagaya s ultimate goal is to empower women and young girls to create a safe space for their goals and aspirations It was on that first trip that I truly experienced the Lord s blessing on our efforts If any of you can make one of our donor trips to the fields of rural Uganda to witness what your donations are accomplishing there every day I believe that your life like mine will be changed forever Administrator Vicki Brigham Vicki wellsoflife org Peter M Callahan Peter M Callahan President Wells of Life Inc Creative Director Selena Navarro Selena wellsoflife org Director of Communications Nese Dolan Nese wellsoflife org Data Account Manager Xander Keeney Xander wellsoflife org 855 935 5763 info wellsoflife org WellsofLife org Recently Bagaya partnered with Wells of Life and She for She also known as our Menstrual Hygiene Program to further her advocacy for female hygiene and to minimize the stigmatization behind menstruation It was the perfect time to perform the groundwork to end the misinformation about menstruation Ever since the pandemic has affected everyone in so many different ways women in Uganda were lacking necessities even more such as menstrual products Wells of Life partnered with the Menstrual Hygiene Management Program also referred to as She for She in collaboration with the organization s Healthy Village Program efforts This partnership provides a well rounded education to young girls about their menstrual cycle and how to care for themselves during their periods Wells of Life also created an education program for males to reduce the bullying rate girls encounter due to their menstrual cycles Before many girls would miss school because of the absence of menstrual products such as pads and even lacked basic knowledge about menstruation Every three and a half weeks girls miss on average about three days of school because of their menstrual cycles With the lack of pads sanitation and menstrual knowledge girls were often bullied because of their periods Now girls such as Namyalo Sandra a 14 year old from Mityana District can continue their daily activities even if they are menstruating This is so relieving now we don t have to miss classes because of our periods said Namyalo Sandra With the help of Elizabeth Bagaya and the Menstrual Hygiene Management Program partnership many young girls in Mityana are now equipped with the knowledge and products to end the stigmatization behind menstruation With the She for She menstrual kits Wells of Life has donated to these young girls they have given them something they were not able to afford says Bagaya The collaboration among Bagaya Wells of Life and She for She has given many girls in Uganda the confidence to unapologetically be themselves and understand that their hopes and dreams matter to us all With a solid team effort these girls are ready to end the stigmatization behind menstrual cycles spread awareness for women s health and actively work toward their educational goals About She for She Wells of Life is partnered with She for She a Ugandan based social enterprise that provides sustainable menstrual kits to girls in rural areas With your donation you are able to provide girls with reusable pads and menstrual hygiene education WellsofLife org SheforShe
Other Ways to Donate Your Impact Do you want to make an impact or does your business want to support our work Wells of Life offers many ways you can help transform lives through safe access to clean water Wells of Life is partnered with She for She a Ugandan based social enterprise that provides sustainable menstrual kits to girls in rural areas To make a general donation visit WellsofLife org Donate 100 of public donations are used for drilling and maintaining clean water wells Empowering Partnership Use a Donor Advised Fund A donor advised fund is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting the charitable organization you care about When you contribute cash securities or other assets to a donor advised fund at a public charity like Wells of Life you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction Then those funds can be invested for tax free growth and you can recommend grants to virtually any IRS qualified public charity When you give you want your charitable donations to be as effective as possible Donor advised funds are the fastest growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax advantageous ways to give to charity Contact Ashley WellsofLife org for more information Consider a Stock or Dividend Donation Start Your Own Fundraiser Maybe your stocks have appreciated greatly since you purchased them Maybe a surge in value of one of your holdings has thrown your portfolio off balance Maybe you just want to refocus on other investment categories If you also give to charity these scenarios should encourage you to review your investment portfolio with a donation strategy in mind Why Because donating stock directly to charity is a tax smart way to give Ashley WellsofLife org Starting a fundraiser is easy and fun to do We ll even give you all the tools you ll need to make a difference It only takes a minute to set up a campaign Head to our website select Start a Fundraiser Pick a name pick a photo and just like that you ll be ready to start raising money to transform lives Give Annually Give Water for Christmas By committing multi year support for operations funding Legacy donation allows you to plan for the future creating efficiency and stability Our Legacy Circle members provide more than just financial support they re also regarded as our most loyal supporters our most visionary partners and our most outspoken champions By joining our elite donor circle your annual gift of 5 000 to 50 000 for five years will be the core of Wells of Life s future growth Learn more about our benefits at WellsofLife org LegacyCircle This Christmas you can gift a well in someone s name and transform 1000 lives or you can donate in honor of someone and receive a personalized gift certificate from Wells of Life We will send you a customized Christmas Certificate of Impact for you to gift no donation minimum 60 provides clean water for 10 people WellsofLife org Donate Along with providing female students with menstrual kits Wells of Life will also host an education session with male students to help reduce the bullying of girls about their natural cycles We are excited to be able to provide girls with the same quality of education 2595 Kits Distributed 51 Schools Wells of Life has delivered 2595 sustainable menstrual kits to girls across Uganda Wells of Life has worked with 51 schools to bring menstrual education and safe practices to girls When a community receives clean water its members are given the resources of health hygiene and time to create a more sustainable society 100 Donor Model 100 of public donations are reserved for drilling maintaining and repairing wells Thank you for helping us transform lives through clean water WELLSOFLIFE ORG DONATE Answer a Child s Prayer Thousands of families in Uganda East Africa do not have access to clean water This holiday season you can be an extension of God s hands and help give the gift of clean water to those who need it most The children of Uganda need you This is the time for us to commemorate Christ The King who gave himself If we can answer even one child s prayer we have succeeded This season give the best of yourself No matter who you are or how much you can give you can make a difference in a child s life today Every drop matters Every second counts
Wells of Life is Growing Triple Your Impact This Giving Tuesday Shandra Niswander Save the date We are participating in Giving Tuesday on November 30 2021 Over the holidays we tend to live in a bit of excess with the trees the lights and the presents But on Christmas morning thousands of children won t have the basic need of water Director of Donor Relations Global Day of Giving Shandra Niswander recently joined the Wells of Life team as Director of Donor Relations She was born and raised in Findlay a small town in northwest Ohio that Director of Donor Relations is officially designated as Flag City U S A In her spare time she enjoys reading Shandra Niswander biographies and watching documentaries She has two rescue cats Ginger and Shandra wellsoflife org This holiday season we invite you to be part of a positive social movement and to give to those less fortunate The GivingTuesdayWOL initiative is to provide access to clean water as well as health and hygiene curriculum to people in rural Uganda Mabel and a lab mix named Blaney 949 391 7454 Shandra completed her undergraduate work at Miami University in Oxford Ohio and was awarded a master s degree from The University of Toledo She completed This year Wells of Life is excited to announce that a triple donation match has been pledged This means for every 1 you donate it will be matched with a 3 donation tripling your impact Our goal is to raise 30 000 on this global day of giving We want to invite you to share in this community and join us in our mission to empower developing villages through safe access to clean water her doctoral coursework in sociology at Loyola University Chicago She is the Vice President of Membership and a member of the board of directors at the Association of Fundraising Professionals DC Chapter Shandra will be the primary contact for our donors and any donation related questions you may have Don t hesitate to reach out to her at shandra wellsoflife org and introduce yourself In the meantime Shandra may be giving you a call to thank you for your support to discuss your plaque tribute or This year alone you have provided clean water for over 132 000 people so let s end the year strong and provide this basic necessity for 150 000 people just to say hello and chat She looks forward to connecting with you and sharing your passion for Wells of Life To donate or learn more please visit WellsofLife org GivingTuesday AmazonSmile Sign Up To Donate Passively How to Turn on AmazonSmile on your smartphone 1 Download or update to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone You can find it in the mobile App Store or Google Play 2 Open the app and find Settings in the main menu Tap on AmazonSmile and follow the on screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone How to Turn on AmazonSmile on your computer 1 Go to Smile Amazon com and search Wells of Life Inc Irvine through AmazonSmile Select Wells of Life A portion of each eligible purchase will be donated to Wells of Life at no cost to you Every 1 you donate will be matched with a 3 donation this November 22 30 only Triple your impact In celebration of GivingTuesday every dollar donated will be matched x3 during the last week of November Mark your calendar WellsofLife org GivingTuesday