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INNOVATION DRIVES PURPOSE

1.5 million.


That’s the number of people who have gained access to clean and safe water
thanks to our brand partners. We are incredibly grateful for this community of
like-minded brands and their ability to raise awareness for the water crisis in
powerful and creative ways.

To celebrate their work and inspire new collaborations, we hosted our third
annual Brand Partnership X Summit at Canoe Studios in NYC! This year, we were
joined by over 65 brands for a day of insightful conversations. We focused on
innovation and what it means for our work at charity: water, in partnerships,
and in the world around us. From groundbreaking sensor technology and the launch
of The Pool to jewelry crafted from meteorites and sprinkle-filled rainbow
cakes, we left feeling inspired to keep creating and pushing the boundaries.

Check out the highlights from this year’s event:

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us. The Summit would not have been
possible without our speakers who generously gave their time to help us see how
purposeful innovation can drive change. A very special thank you to:


Professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway, for showing us the
importance of having a meaningful career and helping us understand our life
strategies, not just business strategies.

Kristin De Simone and Sylvia Hartley, Partners at Thrive Market, for sharing the
story of how Thrive Market decided to partner with charity: water and for
reimagining what giving means for their brand and customers.

Simon Sinek, optimist and bestselling author, for teaching us what it means to
feel fulfilled and reminding us that we need to build the future together.

Artist and designer Monique Péan, for sharing her story and inspiring us with
her incredible craft and unwavering commitment to sustainability and support of
local communities.

Paull Young, Partner at Facebook, for showing us what being a true partner
really means and encouraging the importance of working in tandem to create
change.

Amirah Kassem, baker and entrepreneur, for urging us to be our true selves and
demonstrating how working hard and inspiring joy can go hand-in-hand!

Another special thank you to Canoe Studios for the beautiful space and delicious
catering; Taylor Creative for the comfortable and stylish furnishings; Badger
Mountain Vineyard and Sunday Beer Co for providing the wine and beer for
cocktail hour; Thrive Market and Scott Galloway for helping us fill our swag
bags; C2 Imaging for printing and installing the stunning branding elements;
Dear Bayard for the beautiful greenery; The Spaniard for hosting our pre-event
cocktail party; and all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly and joyfully to
ensure the day went off without a hitch.

To learn more about our brand partnerships or to get your brand involved, please
contact: brandpartnerships@charitywater.org



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SAY HELLO TO OUR SPRING 2019 INTERNS!

Meet our incredible Spring 2019 interns! As you’ll soon see, they’re a pretty
fun group. We’ll miss having them around the office everyday, but thanks to
their hard work and dedication, the impact they’ve had will continue to be felt
long after their internships end.







MEET THE TEAM:


ERIN TAYLOR

Water Programs Intern
From: Westerville, Ohio
School: The Fashion Institute of Technology
Studying: Entrepreneurship

What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I like the freedom to move about the office and work wherever! I also really
like that it’s encouraged to get to know people outside of your department.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned while interning at charity: water?
I learned a lot about grant implementation and the importance of clean data.

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ZACH FEMBLEAUX

Rev Ops Intern
From: Kinnelon, New Jersey
School: Northeastern University
Studying: Global Health and Development with a concentration in Sub-Saharan
Africa

What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
The thing I like the most about the internship is the fact that we are truly
treated as team members. The best part of charity: water culture is
transparency. It is what sets us apart from most charities.

What do you like most about the internship program?
I love the amount of opportunities to learn through brown bags, meetings, town
halls, and 1:1 meetings with team members.

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NIHAR BHAGAT

Water Programs Intern
From: Mumbai, India
School: Pace University
Studying: Information Systems

What do you like most about the internship program?
Freedom to learn anything you have the curiosity for.

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LILY KIM

Graphic Design Intern
From: China
School: Pratt Institute
Studying: Graphic Design

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ELLIE TILLOTSON

Key Relationships WPS Intern
From: Seattle, Washington
School: San Diego State University
Studying: Health Communication



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
This is my third internship. charity: water is something special. I look forward
to coming into the office not only because the work I’m doing matters, but
because the people surrounding me lift me up everyday. No question is dumb;
everyone is continually learning and growing—professionally and
personally—together.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned while interning at charity: water?
You should never settle. This workplace makes me realize that there is an
environment where you can have it all. A place where I can ask my questions,
share my ideas, and continually grow while building relationships that matter
and working towards the shared, attainable goal of clean water for everyone. The
charity: water environment is unlike any other. It’s hard to find the words for
how empowered you feel entering this space every day.

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JONATHAN LESSER

Water Programs Intern
From: East Hampton, New York
School: Columbia University
Studying: Environmental Science and Policy



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I love the feeling of coming into the office. The whole place exudes a sense of
steady purpose. Everyone here accepts charity: water’s mission as their own, so
even when people are not trying to share their values and inspirations, they
wind up inspiring me.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned while interning at charity: water?
The BIGGEST thing is probably the scale of the water crisis, and the most
amazing thing is probably its solvability, despite the scale. On an
organizational level, it has been an eye opening experience to try to wrap my
head around all the moving parts at charity: water, and I am grateful for the
insight this internship has given me into how an innovative and successful
charity can operate.

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MARISOL SANTANA

Accounting Intern



From: Altadena, California
School: The King’s College
Studying: Finance

What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I like that I’ve been able to apply everything I learned in the classroom to my
tasks at charity: water. I also enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone and
learning from kind professionals in finance and accounting. I appreciate how
willing and open everyone is to have conversations, give me advice, and answer
my questions.

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ANN MARIE CARLSON

Brand Partnerships Intern
From Greensboro, North Carolina
School: The King’s College
Studying: Finance




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MADELINE MARONA

Key Relationships Intern
From: Los Angeles, California
School: The King’s College
Studying: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with minors in International
Affairs and Theology



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I loved the atmosphere at charity: water. Everyone is on the same page when it
comes to positivity and hard work. But kindness and generosity are still weaved
into everyone’s interactions so I never felt any pressure to be perfect.

What do you like most about the internship program?
The flexibility, and the ability to learn from everyone in the office. I never
felt limited to just Key Relationships and helped out a lot in other
departments.

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RACHEL BASS

The Well Intern
From: Raleigh, North Carolina
School: The King’s College
Studying: Politics, Philosophy, and Economics



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I love charity: water’s focus on transparency and collaboration!

What do you like most about the internship program?
I enjoy having a range of assigned projects. Whether I am sending out birthday
gifts or updating spreadsheets, I love doing meaningful work for the
organization that helps solve the water crisis!

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JENNIFER CHAN

Donor Research Intern
From: Westchester, New York
School: New York University
Studying: Finance, Computing, and Data Science with a minor in Psychology



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
The welcoming and positive atmosphere. Everyone is willing to take effort and
time to get to know you as a person and offer help and support. I loved learning
practical life lessons from so many different awesome people at charity: water.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned while interning at charity: water?
It is essential to cultivate meaningful relationships, both personally and
professionally. Awesome to learn how charity: water can bring people together
from all over the world across so many different industries under the same
mission.

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LYDIA VAN DER SWAAGH

Key Relationships Intern
From: Manhattan, NY
School: Columbia University
Studying: Art History and Classics



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JIMMY CHEUNG

Creative Intern
From: Hong Kong, China
School: School of Visual Arts
Studying: Photo and Video



What do you like the most about your internship at charity: water and our
culture?
I like how everyone shares the same headspace and works toward the same goal.
It’s something that’s not easily observed from my previous experiences.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned while interning at charity: water?
So many things. Transparency, brand, content, storytelling, relationships with
supporters/donors/corporations….

(P.S. Jimmy captured and created all of the videos in this post! Thanks, Jimmy!)

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SAY HELLO TO OUR FALL 2018 INTERNS!

We’ve got an incredible lineup of interns this quarter, and we can’t wait to
introduce you! Here are our leading ladies…

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VICTORIA BEVILL

Office Experience Intern
Working under Joy Caroline: Office Coordinator

School: The King’s College
Major: Religious and Theological Studies
Graduating May 2019

What are you most proud of working on while at charity: water?
Scott Harrison, the CEO of charity: water wrote a book that came out in October
(https://www.charitywater.org/thirst). I was given the opportunity to assist the
staff planning the book launch event. As well as aiding in prepping the food,
decor, and flow of the night I was put in charge of creating the floral
arrangements. For the first time in my years of internships I got to use a hobby
of mine in the workplace! Overall the launch was a success and everyone LOVED
the floral arrangements.

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IZZY PAXTON

Water Programs Intern
Working under Hannah Matthews: Water Programs

School: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Global Studies
Graduated June 2018

What are you most proud of working on while at charity: water?
As a member of the water programs team, I am so proud that I get to be a part of
the work that executes charity: water’s mission in the field. It’s incredibly
fulfilling to be able to work with our grants and partners to further the vision
of a world where everyone has clean water!

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ANN MARIE CARLSON


Accounting Intern
Working under Yohanny Vargas: Accounting

School: The King’s College
Major: Business- Concentration in Finance
Graduating May 2019

What is your favorite aspect of your charity: water internship?
I have absolutely loved my internship at charity: water because of the people,
culture, and how willing they are to teach you. Everyone here really wants to
see you learn and grow. Pizza on Friday and bagels on Monday are also a plus!

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PARIS WELKER-WIDELL


Productions and Events Intern
Working under Christina Lutters: Productions Team

School: The King’s College
Major: Business Management, minor in economics
Graduating May 2020

What is your favorite aspect of your charity: water internship?
After completing the Accounting Internship in the fall, I was eager to continue
my time at charity: water working for a new team to see how the organization is
run from a different department. As the Production and Events Intern, I help
assist the production team with various projects concerning donor reporting, the
Thirst book launch, and the charity: ball gala. After six months interning here,
I greatly value charity: water’s unique office environment and great attention
to detail - two key aspects of the organization that I know I will miss when my
internship ends.

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CARIN LEONG

Water Project Sponsor Donor Reporting and Revenue Operations Intern
Working under Shirley: Key Relationships

School: New York University
Major: Film and Business
Graduating May 2020

What is the best thing you’ve done while interning for charity: water?
As a WPS intern, I work with major donors before and after their donations come
in. My job includes sending project updates to past donors, organizing large
incoming donations into our system, and working on pitching projects to
potential donors. At the intersection of working with our past, present and
future supporters, updating both donation and beneficiary numbers, I get to see
large-scale fundraising at work and watch that translate materially into the
water projects and lives we impact all around the world.

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IRENE KWON

Key Relationships - The Well Intern
Working under Rachel Sapire: Key Relationships

School: University of Michigan
Major: Public Policy
Graduated April 2018

What is the best thing you’ve done while interning for charity: water?
Hunting for the perfect birthday gifts for our awesome Well members :)

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VIKTORIIA CHUBIKRA


Key Relationships Intern
Working under Brady Essmann: Key Relationships

School: Baruch College
Major: Public Administration
Graduating December 2018

What has surprised you the most about charity: water?
Great office culture, the willingness of everyone to help. Coffee dates with
staff and intern brown bags with senior staff.

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KITTY PARK

Brand Partnership Intern
Working under Galila Gray: Brand Partnerships

School: New York University
Major:  Social and Political Philosophy 
Graduating May 2020

What has surprised you the most about charity: water?
I am constantly surprised by how charity: water functions in a way that is so
different from other nonprofits. It’s true when they say they operate more like
a startup!

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MEET OUR 2018 SUMMER INTERNS!

This summer, charity: water has 13 excited and dedicated interns working to
support our staff in incredible ways. They help us run the office, work with our
supporters, and so much more. Needless to say, they’re a crucial part of the
charity: water team. Meet our phenomenal summer interns!



JORDAN GOLDBERG

School: The University of Texas at Austin
Team: People and Culture
Hometown: Houston, Texas

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I wanted to be immersed in an environment where I knew everyone was passionate
about what they were doing and actually wanted to come to work every day. The
first time I interviewed with charity: water, I could tell that it was filled
with young, creative, and inspiring individuals and that I would be lucky to
learn from them. charity: water’s mission keeps me aware of the water crisis and
makes me hopeful that there is a solution to this problem. I know that the
individuals at charity: water will be a huge part of the solution.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
I love the strong culture at charity: water. Everyone genuinely wants to meet
you and learn more about you. charity: water promotes respect, openness, and fun
while also keeping you motivated to work hard. I see that everyday in the
office.

Fun Fact: 
I love to travel. I just spent 2 weeks in India, visiting cities like Bangalore,
Agra, Udaipur, and Jaipur. I hope to visit Switzerland or Iceland next! 


ADRIAN VOYSEY

School: University of Miami
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: Weehawken, NJ

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
When I started researching charity: water it became apparent that it operated
with a significantly different business model than the typical non-profit. I
couldn’t get it out of my mind and watched just about every single Youtube video
on charity: water I could find. I was inspired not only by the work charity:
water was doing but how they were doing it, and I knew I wanted to be a part of
it.

What does a typical day in the office look like for you?
I’m consistently updating donor data and organizing donor lists by whatever
criteria our UK managing director wants to search for, but I can also be found
doing anything from shipping gifts to researching the philanthropic culture in
Germany.

Fun Fact:
When I’m not at the office, I love shooting and editing videos.





KEELIN MORAN

School: The College of New Jersey
Team: Brand Partnerships
Hometown: Montvale, New Jersey

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I first learned about charity: water after a life-changing mission trip to
Nicaragua where I witnessed the water crisis firsthand. I was in awe of the
organization’s 100% model and its different approach to charity, so I decided to
get involved and donate my 21st birthday to clean water. Since then, it has been
a dream of mine to work at charity: water, and I am thrilled to be interning
with the Brand Partnerships team this summer!

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
The best part of interning at charity: water is being surrounded by people that
truly embody the mission and values of the organization. There is a palpable
energy that you feel when you walk into the office, and you know that the work
you are doing everyday is changing the lives of people around the world.

Fun Fact:
Outside of work, I love anything related to interior design! I am a certified
paint color specialist and am always looking for my next DIY home project.




JENNY POON

School: Yale School of Management
Team: Finance
Hometown: New York City

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
To put it simply, I wanted to intern at charity: water because of its mission. I
was drawn to not only charity: water’s amazing work around world to bring clean
and safe drinking water to people in developing nations but also to its 100%
model and its commitment to transparency. I thought that this was a great
opportunity for me to learn more about the nonprofit sector.  

What does a typical day in the office look like for you?
I am working on two projects for the Finance team. This involves data crunching
and research. I am also in meetings with different people to learn more about
how charity: water functions and about resources I can use to solve questions I
am given this summer.

Fun Fact:
I won the Top Chef competition at my school with my team, and I made over 200
oolong tea-infused madeleine cookies.


JED STARR

School: Tufts University
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: New York, NY

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I learned about charity: water through a program at my university, and I was
taken by the idea of spending the summer working for the public good. I have
also always been interested in our relationship with water as a species – it’s
something we can’t live without, of course, but also a resource that we
consistently abuse. Working to solve the water crisis satisfies this interest
very well.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
The donors! They’re the people who allow us bring clean water to so many
communities around the globe, and their stories never cease to amaze me. The
passion, creativity, and diversity of our supporters is incredible.

Fun Fact:
I’m a certified SCUBA diver and an avid rock climber!



JOHN WILLIS

School: Missouri State University
Team: Water Programs
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I wanted to intern at charity: water because I’m sold on its mission and vision
for both the nonprofit sector and the world at large. I’m amazed and inspired by
the combination of creativity, hope, passion, and innovation that exists in
charity: water’s everyday operations, and I wanted to be a part of a team that
championed all of those values for an amazing cause.

What does a typical day in the office look like for you?
I have a little bit of background in computer science, so I spend some of my
time writing code that can help our team organize data in useful and efficient
ways. I also spend time doing research on various aspects of our programs,
projects, and partners in the field, and I help review photos from completed
projects for charity: water’s website.

Fun Fact:
I can do the splits, though I require adequate time for stretching if a
demonstration is required.



PARIS WELKER-WIDELL

School: The King’s College, NYC
Team: Finance
Hometown: Vero Beach, Florida

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
Since watching Scott Harrison’s TED Talk in high school, I have had a passion
for the water crisis and was excited to contribute to an organization that is
dedicated to transparency and accurate reporting through the 100% model.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
My favorite part about interning at charity: water is the people. I love the
office environment and the fact that you can see how passionate every employee
at charity: water is about taking steps to solve the water crisis. Even though
the work I do on the finance team is tedious, the fact that it’s benefiting a
charity I believe in is what makes this internship enjoyable.

Fun Fact:
I’ve hiked almost 90 miles of the Appalachian Trail.


LINDSAY HOYLE

School: Wake Forest University
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: Durham, NC

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
Once I heard the story behind the founding of charity: water, I knew I wanted to
be a part of the amazing work charity: water does everyday. I loved charity:
water’s concept of reinventing charity. I have a passion for helping others and
charity: water is an amazing place to learn from and work with others with the
same passion.

What does a typical day in the office look like for you?
No one day is the same at charity: water. I do various tasks such as donor
outreach and prospecting, creating impact reports, sending gifts to donors,
collecting and organizing data, writing thank you notes, and hopping in on phone
calls with our amazing Water Project Sponsors.

Fun Fact:
I have never had a cup of coffee!


LAUREN BERMAN

School: Duke University
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: Armonk, NY

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I remember learning about charity: water in middle school and being amazed by
the organization’s immense impact. After seeing the job posting and doing some
research, that same sense of wonder came back. Watching videos and exploring the
website showed me just how important and good charity: water is. I wanted to do
my part in moving the mission forward.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
I love learning about charity: water and sharing that information with people.
Whenever anyone asks me about charity: water, I tell them all about the water
crisis, water projects, transparency, and the 100% model. Most people are very
impressed by charity: water, and I’m proud to be a part of such a great
organization.

Fun Fact:
I went to sleepaway camp for nine years.


ZSUZSA WILLIFORD

School: The King’s College, NYC
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Why did you want to intern at charity: water? 
I heard about charity: water a couple of years ago through friends who interned
here. I was so impressed by the 100% model and the way they portray the people
they’ve helped in such a beautiful, hopeful way. I’ve been interested in
nonprofits that aid in economic development, fundraising, and donor relations.
The Key Relationships internship was a perfect fit for the fundraising & donor
relationship experience I was looking to gain!


What does a typical day in the office look like for you?
I always head to grab a cup of coffee first to get the caffeine flowing. I check
in with my manager and with my basecamp to-do lists for tasks for the day. My
projects range from donor research, making updates in our donor database,
helping organize and curate event invite lists, writing birthday cards to our
donors, and really whatever my boss needs help with! I’ve gotten to help assist
with some really awesome events outside the office as well with the rest of the
KR team.



Fun Fact: 
Outside of work and school, I love going to concerts at any of the amazing
venues in NYC– I’ve been to over 50 in the past couple years. (starting to lose
count!)


JAKE WERONSKI

School: The King’s College, NYC
Team: Supporter Experience
Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I’ve been a huge supporter of clean water charities since I was twelve. I have a
friend who interned at charity: water a few years ago and she loved the
experience, so I knew I had to intern here. I immediately fell in love with the
amazing work each team devotes themselves to each day.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
The people that work in this office are some of the most passionate,
warm-hearted individuals I’ve ever met. They truly care about connecting with
all the interns, about doing their job well, and they know how to have fun in
between! I have so much respect for every person that works here, and I feel
like I’ve already learned so much by being here. I also love hearing people’s
stories, so talking on the phone with our supporters about their passion for
charity: water is something I’ll never get tired of.

Fun Fact:
I really really love dogs! (Okay, who doesn’t?) My family and I are puppy
raisers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. This means that we take a puppy in at
around eight weeks old, train them for a little over a year, and then they are
able to become fully-trained guide dogs. It’s a process that takes a lot of
patience and care, but is so rewarding in the end! We also have dogs of our own,
so in total, I’ve lived with 11 dogs in my lifetime!



RACHEL GAROFOLI

School: Santa Clara University
Team: Water Projects
Hometown: Darien, CT

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
I wanted to intern at charity: water because I believe that every person on
earth deserves the basic opportunities to progress in their lives, and access to
clean water is the master key that opens doors to many. It brings a base of good
health and time which allows for opportunities such as education, work, and
family. In my mind, what charity: water does is extremely important to humanity
and that’s why I wanted to be involved.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
I have really loved my time at charity: water so far. However, my favorite part
about interning at charity: water is that I feel like it is an environment that
brings everyone that touches it joy. My coworkers are enthusiastic to work on
projects, visitors seem happy, donors are ecstatic, and the people who receive
our water projects are super elated. A lot of good vibes around here!  

Fun Fact:  
I am a DJ on my university’s radio station. My name over the air is DJ Dori$ and
I love to play all types of music (except for country and screamo).


KITTY PARK

School: New York University
Team: Key Relationships
Hometown: Wayne, NJ

Why did you want to intern at charity: water?
Like most people, I was initially drawn to charity: water because of the
mission. I was also intrigued by the 100% model and wanted to learn more about
how the organization operates in such a unique way.

What is your favorite part of interning at charity: water?
It’s hard to say, but I think my favorite part about interning here is that the
organization puts a lot of time and effort towards cultivating a great work
culture and it shows. Everyone I’ve met so far is genuinely hardworking,
passionate, and happy to be doing what they do.

Fun Fact: 
I have a very impressive high score on 2048.

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Want to be a part of the next class of interns at charity: water?
You’re in luck, fall internships just went live! Apply here today.


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PURPOSE IS CONTAGIOUS

We are so grateful to have an incredible brand partnership community at charity:
water. Brands so committed to seeing an end to the water crisis that they’ve
dedicated their time, talent, and creativity to finding unique and powerful ways
to raise awareness through their businesses. To date, they’ve helped us raise
$42 million to serve over 1.1 million people around the globe with clean and
safe drinking water. It’s an testament to the power of connecting business and
purpose.

In 2017, we had the crazy idea to gather our brand partners and friends of the
organization at our headquarters in NYC for a day of inspiring presentations and
thought-provoking panels. We were so moved by the stories they shared and the
innovative ideas in the room that we decided to make it an annual event. This
year, 56 brands attended our Brand Partnership X Summit at The Mezzanine in NYC
to get an update on charity: water, hear from inspirational business leaders,
learn about the power of collaboration, and make new friends.

We were most surprised by the candor and vulnerability in the room. We were
encouraged to reflect not just on our business’s purpose but on our personal
purpose as well.

Check out the highlights from this year’s event:

https://vimeo.com/274144180/6aff472dce

This summit would not have been possible without our amazing speakers who
generously took time out of their busy schedules to inspire us and teach us how
to effectively weave purpose and generosity into our work. A special thanks to:

Brant Cryder, President of Saint Laurent, for sharing his personal connection to
the organization, experience in the field, and how that fueled a partnership
with charity: water.

Andrea Sullivan (VaynerMedia), Erin Grau (Away), and Karie Brown (Comic Relief
US) for giving us fresh ideas on collaborating in the workplace.

Miguel McKelvey, Co-Founder and COO of WeWork, for teaching us how to build a
company rooted in culture and community and for reminding us of the immense
power of love.

Kyle Guerin from The Smile Generation. To date, this group of dentists has
raised more than $4.5 million, and their current fundraising campaign, Together
We Give, has raised a whopping $532,000 for clean water projects.

Beth Comstock, change maker and author, for inspiring the group to summon
creativity and courage in the midst of change.

Stephen Bruner, Partner at Corkcicle, for sharing what prompted him to get his
company involved. (Corkcicle donates 5% from all website sales to charity:
water.)

We’d also love to thank Taylor Creative for donating the beautiful furniture we
used to deck out the space; Corkcicle, Happy Plugs, PopSockets, and Yoobi for
stuffing our swag bags; and Winc, WeWork, Interboro Spirits and Ales for keeping
our guests hydrated throughout the event.

This is truly the dream team, and we couldn’t be more grateful for them.

To learn more about our brand partnerships or if you’re interested in getting
your brand involved, please contact: corporategiving@charitywater.org

Photos and video: Jonah Lorsung


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