Several fundraising events organized by District employees raised more than $19,000 for the charity. Steve Krupa, President of Water for Small Villages and SFWMD Hydrogeology Section Leader, said the non-profit is committed to finishing work on projects in Haiti and Nepal. The additional money raised by the District fundraisers will allow them to expand and improve access to drinking water in other countries as well.

 

"This will allow us to venture into new regions," Krupa said. "Water is the most important resource to all living things so, we are very grateful for the support of our colleagues and Governing Board members that enables us to help more people in need of this precious resource."

The fundraising events included a Lunch and Learn event about conditions and projects in Nepal, bake sale, lunch from the Hydro Data Management Section, silent auction, raffle and gently used purse sale during the October Governing Board Meeting and a Halloween event hosted by the Hydro Data Management Section.

"SFWMD is committed to making a difference to residents worldwide who need clean drinking water," said SFWMD Governing Board Member Mitch Hutchcraft, the Governing Board sponsor for Water for Small Villages. "It has been an honor for everyone involved to play a part in this crucial mission."

For more information about the work performed by Water for Small Villages or to support the non-profit's mission of improving clean drinking water supplies worldwide, visit: www.waterforsmallvillages.org