The Sawyer Foundation

06/02/2026

Your organization is doing important work. Is anyone finding your story?

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM EST for our next Sawyer Foundation Quarterly Webinar:

From Storytelling to Visibility: A PR Approach for Nonprofits

In today’s changing communications landscape, great storytelling is only part of the equation. This webinar will explore practical, low-cost strategies that mission-driven organizations can use to increase visibility, build credibility, and connect with new audiences across traditional media, search, and emerging AI-driven platforms.

Whether your organization has a dedicated communications team or no marketing budget at all, you'll walk away with actionable ideas you can begin implementing right away.

📅 June 25, 2026
🕒 3:00-4:15 PM EST
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fqnhYGbDQ0qKEwvTJX4WZw

We hope you'll join us!

05/27/2026

One of the most powerful things about the Sawyer filter is its versatility, but just as inspiring is seeing the creative ways our partners put that versatility into action.

Our partner Waves For Water continues to showcase innovative, practical ways these filters can be adapted to meet communities where they are and work within existing infrastructure.

💧 Attached to a simple 2-gallon bucket for household use
💧 Integrated into potable water depots alongside hand pumps
💧 Connected to communal rain catchment systems
💧 Designed for flexibility in emergency response, rural villages, schools, clinics, and homes around the world

The technology exists. Often, the challenge is simply getting it where it needs to go and creatively adapting it to the realities of each community.

We’re grateful for partners like Waves For Water who continue finding thoughtful, sustainable, and locally adaptable ways to expand access to clean water around the world.

05/19/2026

Some lessons can’t be taught in a classroom.

Thanks to the generosity of Sawyer, students from Calvin University recently had the opportunity to partner in clean water work alongside local communities, gaining firsthand experience in both global health and sustainable service.

“No amount of time in a classroom could be as valuable as those face-to-face connections with people of a different lifestyle and different culture.” ~ Drew

“Being there made everything we’ve learned in class real... I now see how deeply connected water is to dignity, health, and opportunity.” ~ Ark-Williams

“Something as simple as clean water carries profound dignity, hope, and opportunity.” ~ Mariana

“Seeing this tangible impact helped me understand how meeting a basic need like clean water can open doors for greater opportunities.” ~ Karis

These experiences are shaping not only healthier communities, but also future leaders committed to sustainable, compassionate solutions around the world.

04/25/2026

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, one community in Westmoreland, Jamaica is experiencing lasting change 💧

Through a grant from the Sawyer Foundation, His 2nd Wave Outreach (H2O) launched a pilot program that combined clean water access, disaster relief, and ongoing community support.

Here’s what that looked like:
• 40 families and 1 elementary school now have sustainable access to safe drinking water
• 100 water filters distributed through partnership efforts
• 40 care packages delivered with food, hygiene items, and clothing
• Ongoing follow-up visits to support families, check filters, and build relationships

But what stands out most isn’t just the numbers—it’s the commitment to long-term impact. Their team continues to return, ensuring each family is supported and no one is left behind.

This is what it looks like when clean water meets community care. 💙

04/24/2026

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, one community in Westmoreland, Jamaica is experiencing lasting change 💧

Through a grant from the Sawyer Foundation, His 2nd Wave Outreach (H2O) launched a pilot program that combined clean water access, disaster relief, and ongoing community support.

Here’s what that looked like:
• 40 families and 1 elementary school now have sustainable access to safe drinking water
• 100 water filters distributed through partnership efforts
• 40 care packages delivered with food, hygiene items, and clothing
• Ongoing follow-up visits to support families, check filters, and build relationships

But what stands out most isn’t just the numbers—it’s the commitment to long-term impact. Their team continues to return, ensuring each family is supported and no one is left behind.

This is what it looks like when clean water meets community care. 💙

04/20/2026

We love seeing moments like this from our partners at One ATTA Time 💧

Gladys opened her home and turned her porch into something truly special, a place where her community could gather, learn, and grow together. What started as a distribution became so much more, a space filled with connection, knowledge, and hope.

Through the leadership of local champions like Bessy, Ivis, and Carlos, families did not just receive a Sawyer filter, they gained the tools and understanding to use it well and protect their health long term.

Clean water changes everything. It means fewer missed school days, less money spent on unsafe water, and more energy for kids to simply be kids.

It is a privilege to work with partners like this 💙

03/26/2026

Big news for Sawyer fans 👏

"Sawyer Think: How a Small Company Disrupts Markets and Changes the World" by Kurt Avery is now available on Amazon for just $7.18!

If you’ve ever been inspired by Sawyer’s mission, this book shares the story behind it—and how businesses can grow and create meaningful impact at the same time.

Definitely worth checking out!

Sawyer Think: How a Small Company Disrupts Markets and Changes the World

03/23/2026

We’re grateful for partners who are on the front lines bringing clean water to those who need it most 💧

Samaritan's Purse continues to model what it looks like to serve with both excellence and integrity—ensuring the solutions they provide are ones they trust themselves. From emergency response to long-term impact, their work is helping deliver safe water in some of the most challenging environments.

Access to clean water doesn’t just change health outcomes; it opens the door to hope, dignity, and transformation.

We’re thankful to be part of a global community working together to share both clean water and lasting hope.

03/23/2026

We love seeing the innovative ways our partners are expanding access to clean water 💧

Waves For Water continues to lead with solutions that are both practical and adaptable in real-world conditions. Their systems are designed to meet communities where they are—whether that’s a family sharing setup, a hand pump, or a larger water depot using catchment systems.

This kind of versatility provided by the Sawyer filter means less time setting up and more time making an impact—especially in remote areas or emergency situations.

03/14/2026

The team at The Bucket Ministry - Kenya is at it again! 🙌

Yesterday they served 1,200 households in the villages of Congo, Sokoni, and Kabiria in Kawangware—bringing families the opportunity for better health and safe water. Every distribution represents real homes, real people, and real hope for healthier communities.

We’re grateful for partners like The Bucket Ministry who are faithfully showing up and doing the work village by village.

Keep up the incredible work, team! 💧