National Clean Water Collective

National Clean Water Collective National Clean Water Collective is a nonpro organization that provides short & long-term relief for communities experiencing a water crisis.

Join us on this important mission, clean water is a human right! 💦💧

05/13/2026

Just received the presentation footage from our recent Earth Day Presentation with Good Shepherd Services and the response from the audience was incredible. 💧

We are extremely proud of Joanne and Jemari for presenting with confidence, conviction, and leadership as they shared highlights from the Poison to Prison Pipeline Project.

Our scholars have been putting in real work behind the scenes through research, data collection, storytelling, and presentation preparation and it showed. The level of focus, professionalism, and passion they brought into the room was powerful to witness.

A special thank you to Good Shepherd Services for creating space for our scholars and Executive Chairman to share their voices and for the opportunity to present this important work.

This is what youth leadership looks like.

Watch until the end to catch a few highlights from the presentation. 👀

👉🏽 If you believe in this work and want to support youth leadership, environmental justice, and community impact, click the link in our bio and donate today. 🔗

If you would like our students to present for your organization, school, or event, email [email protected]

05/13/2026

“41% of all service lines in NYC show possible lead contamination.”

That was one of the biggest things people reacted to when Po***ck presented at the 2026 Youth Action Fifty Summit. 💧

Po***ck spoke about lead contamination, environmental injustice, and what it means for families across New York City to not fully trust the water coming from their taps.

From students to public officials, people were genuinely shocked by how serious the issue is and how many communities are still being impacted.

We’re proud of Po***ck for stepping up and using his voice to bring more awareness to this issue and represent the NCWC Youth Council so well.

Watch the full video to hear Po***ck talk about the experience and why this work matters. 👇

Want to support this work? Click the link in our bio to donate, partner with us, or join the movement. 🔗

More from this past Saturday at the Youth Summit! 👇🏽The response to our students’ presentations was immediate.Both teams...
05/06/2026

More from this past Saturday at the Youth Summit! 👇🏽

The response to our students’ presentations was immediate.

Both teams were invited to speak at upcoming events and forums and were offered new opportunities to continue expanding their work.

In New York City, lead exposure in older housing and ongoing food insecurity continue to impact thousands of families. These are real issues affecting daily health and quality of life, and our students are stepping up with solutions rooted in their communities.

Right now, the focus is clear. Make it work here. Build it right. Let the impact speak.

Our students are grateful, focused, and ready for what comes next.

If you are interested in supporting their work, click the link in our bio to become an Ambassador or make a donation.

Thanks again for our team and everyone who helped to make Saturday's event a big success!

He carried this project and showed up ready. 🌱This past Saturday at the Youth Summit, Mark presented the Nourish Ozone C...
05/05/2026

He carried this project and showed up ready. 🌱

This past Saturday at the Youth Summit, Mark presented the Nourish Ozone Community Garden and Cultural Space Project to funders, organizations, and his peers.

This project is about expanding access to healthy food in South Ozone Park, creating a community garden, and building a space where residents can grow, learn, and connect.

Going into the presentation, Mark was the only one left actively working on this project. He stayed with it, prepared, and made sure the work was represented clearly.

He walked people through the vision, the need, and what it will take to bring it to life.

This is what commitment looks like.

If you are a young person who wants to be part of building this community garden and helping bring this project to life, we are bringing on new team members.

Click the link in our bio and become an Ambassador. 🔗

Congratulations, Mark on a job well done. And big shout out to his sister, Lien for her support!

They had no notes and still held the room. And they delivered a powerful message! 👇🏽This past Saturday at the Borough of...
05/05/2026

They had no notes and still held the room. And they delivered a powerful message! 👇🏽

This past Saturday at the Borough of Manhattan College during the 2026 Youth Summit, our scholars presented the Poison to Prison Pipeline Lead Water Project and the Nourish Ozone Community Garden and Cultural Space Project to funders, organizations, and their peers.

Our newest team members, Ryan and Po***ck stepped in to present the Poison to Prison Pipeline project, originally developed by Jemari, Joanne, and Ruby.

They studied the report, understood the issue, and clearly explained lead exposure in New York City and the solutions our Youth Council are building.

People understood the problem. They understood the solutions. And they wanted to get involved.

At the same time, Mark and Lien presented the Nourish Ozone project, focused on improving access to healthy food and building community driven solutions in South Ozone Park.

There was real interest in the room from organizations and potential partners ready to support and move this work forward.

This is what it looks like when young people are trusted with real work and rise to meet it.

Big shout out to Jose and Stuard for putting together an incredible event, and to our Volunteer Coordinator Jada and Joshua for holding it down.

And major respect to Mark, Jemari, Joanne, and Ruby for the work that went into these presentations.

👉🏽 If you want to support their efforts, click the link in our bio and join the movement, link in bio! 🔗

Stay tuned for more images and videos from the day.

Two weeks ago, our Youth Council was in the room with leaders. 👇🏽This Saturday, they are stepping on stage in front of 7...
04/29/2026

Two weeks ago, our Youth Council was in the room with leaders. 👇🏽

This Saturday, they are stepping on stage in front of 700 plus people.

At the National Action Network Annual Convention, our scholars connected with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, Councilmember Yusef Salaam, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. They asked questions, had real conversations, and were even asked about their dreams.

That moment matters, because now they are taking everything they learned and bringing it to the stage.

This Saturday, they will present the Poison to Prison Pipeline project and speak on how lead exposure is impacting children across our city, from learning and behavior to long term outcomes.

This is their second major presentation, and they are stepping into it with confidence and purpose.

👉🏽 Our Youth Council is showing what it looks like to not just learn about issues, but to speak on them, own them, and bring them into rooms that matter.

We are so proud of Joanne, Ruby, Jemari, and their newest teammate Ryan for the work they are putting in.

If you believe in this kind of youth leadership, click the link in the bio to support the project. 🔗

04/27/2026

Mark pulled up to the garden this weekend and got to work! 🌱

As team leader, he was on site at Leviticus Church locking in the layout, completing the bed measurements, and turning the vision into a clear plan for the space.

He mapped out 16 total beds, including seven 7 by 10 beds and nine additional beds in a mix of sizes.

Check out the video where Mark walks the garden, gives a full tour, and breaks down how everything is coming together.

And he is not stopping here.

On May 2, Mark and the team will be presenting this project to over 700 people including elected officials, funders, and organizations. This is a major moment.

Show him your support as he steps into it and represents the work at the next level.

If you want to be part of building this with us
Click the link in bio to become an Ambassador
Or email [email protected] for questions 🌿

04/17/2026

1500 people will hear directly from our students next week. 💧

Our Youth Council is leading the Poison to Prison Pipeline Project, a student driven initiative that began at the 6th Annual Pen PALs Youth Justice Forum and has grown into a focused research and policy effort.

Our scholars collected real data from schools across New York City and turned it into clear bar graphs and comparative charts that show patterns in school conditions and safety concerns. They are bringing real student experiences to light through data, research, and storytelling.

This work matters.

Black students are nearly 4 times more likely to be suspended than white students. That reality continues to shape opportunity and outcomes.

Our students are stepping into leadership by documenting what is happening, sharing their findings, and pushing for accountability.

This past Saturday, they presented their work to the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.
Next week, they will present in front of 1500 people during an Earth Day celebration.
Shortly after, they will present again to an audience of 500.

They have been working with focus, discipline, and intention to bring this project to life and we are proud of the leadership they are showing.

This is youth leadership in action.

If you would like our students to present for your team or audience or join the mission, email [email protected]

This past Saturday was a busy day and a clear example of what happens when preparation meets opportunity. ™️During the C...
04/16/2026

This past Saturday was a busy day and a clear example of what happens when preparation meets opportunity. ™️

During the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Environmental Justice Annual Program, Mark and our Executive Chairman presented the Nourish Ozone community garden and space to a room of trade union leaders. She also shared the ongoing work of the National Clean Water Collective and how we are building across communities.

That same day, Mark attended the National Action Network Convention. During a Black men panel, he stood up, introduced himself, and asked for support for the project.

They responded immediately.

Leaders in the room offered guidance and committed to supporting the work.

This is how access changes outcomes. When young people are in the right rooms, with the right message, people pay attention.

In Ozone Park, 27.1 percent of residents experienced food insecurity in 2024 and there are eight bodegas for every one supermarket. This project is a direct response to a real need.

The opportunities are growing because the work is clear and the leadership is showing up ready.

If you want to support this work or get involved, email [email protected] or click the link in our bio to become an Ambassador today.

Thank you to CBTU and NAN for having our team!

Happy Belated Birthday to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jada Johnson! 🎉 Last week moved fast and we were fully in the work,...
04/15/2026

Happy Belated Birthday to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jada Johnson! 🎉

Last week moved fast and we were fully in the work, but there was no way we were going to let this moment pass without recognizing you.

Jada, you play a critical role in how we operate and grow. The way you lead, organize, and support our volunteers directly impacts how we show up in communities.

This work does not move without strong coordination and care behind the scenes, and you bring both. Your background in social work shows in how you connect with people, build trust, and keep things grounded.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we are building with you.

Looking forward to everything we are going to continue to grow and strengthen together this year.

Drop some birthday love for Jada in the comments! 🎂

04/03/2026

We walked into this conversation thinking we understood AI and water.

We left with a completely different perspective.

During our World Water Day forum hosted by the and the , one of the most powerful shifts came from Mehdi Paryavi.

He helped us see AI as a driver of efficiency across entire systems.

Advanced data centers are evolving to use significantly less water through innovations like closed loop cooling, while AI itself is helping industries operate smarter, reducing waste in areas like energy, agriculture, and infrastructure.

That matters.

Because right now, over 2 billion people around the world still lack access to safely managed drinking water.

So the real question becomes how this technology is built and who it reaches.

Mehdi emphasized that underserved communities must be part of this shift. As more advanced and water efficient systems are developed, access to that infrastructure has to expand, not stay concentrated.

He also highlighted the importance of governance.

As AI continues to scale, we need global frameworks that ensure it is developed with intention, equity, and long term responsibility.

He spoke about being in rooms where these decisions are already being shaped, where the future of infrastructure, technology, and resources is actively being defined.

And that is where the shift happened.

AI is shaping how resources are managed, how systems operate, and how communities access opportunity.

The question is how we show up in that.

Thank you to Mehdi Paryavi, Dr. Simona Marinescu, and Roger Strukhoff for sharing your insight and leadership.

And thank you to everyone who joined us live and continues to engage in these conversations.

This is why the Youth Council leads.

Young people are asking the right questions, engaging in real time, and helping shape how these systems impact our communities.

What are your thoughts on AI and water equity after hearing this perspective?

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