The need
For those experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay, access to drinking water is not guaranteed. Unlike many of us who can simply turn on a tap, people without permanent housing may need to search for refill stations or depend on donations.
The risks
It is estimated that more than 200 people in Thunder Bay are living outdoors. Water is essential to health, dignity, and survival. In summer, this need becomes critical. Rising temperatures and increased humidity dramatically elevate the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even death.
How it works
Donations
Water Purchase
Water Purchase
Financial donations are received by
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
through Canada Helps.
Tax receipts are issued.
Water Purchase
Water Purchase
Water Purchase
Using the donations, bottled water
is purchased from several
different suppliers.
Water Purchase
Volunteers deliver water
to the
homeless and vulnerable.
We are partners in this endeavour...
I WAS THIRSTY
is supported by amazing community partners including St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. All monetary donations are received and administered through St. Andrew's Canada Helps page. Official tax receipts are issued to monetary donors in support of this outreach mission.
All donations are welcome!
The donate button takes you to the Canada Helps Page - even the smallest donation makes a huge difference!
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Experience the mission in action
Did you stand in line for water today?
The founder of I WAS THIRSTY, Lorne Clifford, served as a Canadian Peacekeeper in Africa and in the Middle East where people would line up at water stations for fresh clean water. We can make a change in Thunder Bay. I WAS THIRSTY fills a critical gap in public health and compassion-based out reach.