Our History
The idea for Wood for Water began in 2016 by an epidemiologist who was working at the New York State Department of Public Health specializing in waterborne illnesses as part of her fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Out of a growing concern for people without access to drinking water and knowing first-hand through her research the illnesses that result when drinking tainted water, she wanted to take action. She passed the baton her mother, Charlot, an Information Technology manager and woodworking hobbyist who in her travels and volunteer work had visited places where this basic need was not met. It was a dream until Charlot retired in 2019 and decided to make it one of the focuses of her post-retirement career, [her “Fifth Age” from As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII [All the world’s a stage ].
We started by crafting wooden items which friends, family and neighbors could purchase by making a donation at our special events. Our name, Wood for Water, was because we’d use wood to make clean water available to those in need. We still hold some special events but are grateful for donations from anywhere in the world to support our mission.
Wood for Water is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We’re so grateful for your donations.
Charlot