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Protect Water. Empower Communities.
Your donation helps educate kids, clean our rivers, and expand access to safe water. All donations are funneled through the Hamilton County Community Foundation. Please indicate the community event you would like your donation to help.
Your Support Makes a Ripple Effect
Every dollar you give helps us create hands-on learning experiences for kids, remove thousands of pounds of trash from our rivers, and support global water access. Together, we’re building a cleaner, safer future for our communities and beyond.
Where Your Gift Goes
We protect public health by preserving our shared high-quality water resources through a cooperative Source Water Protection Program.
We will accomplish this mission by:
August 3, 2025
Race for Global Water 5K
Run. Walk. Give clean water. Funds go directly to Water for People, supporting sustainable water access globally.
$25 supports clean water solutions in developing countries.
September 21, 2025
Great Miami River
Clean Up
Volunteers collect trash and debris from local waterways, keeping our rivers clean and ecosystems thriving.
$50 equips a full team with gloves, bags, and safety gear.
October 18, 2025
Butler County Children’s Waterfest
Introduce thousands of students each year to the science and importance of water through hands-on learning and fun.
$100 provides supplies for one classroom.
How to Donate
Giving is easy—and every bit counts.
Whether you make a one-time gift, become a monthly donor, or give through participation or sponsorship, you’re fueling critical programs that protect water and empower people.
One-Time or Monthly Giving
Make a one-time contribution or set up a monthly gift to provide steady, ongoing support for our water education and protection efforts.
Race Registration with Donation Options
Join the Race for Global Water 5K! Every step you take helps fund clean water initiatives through Water for People. Register, run, and make a difference.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with us as a sponsor and gain visibility while supporting local events like Waterfest and the River Clean Up. It’s a win-win for your business and the community.
In-Kind Donations or Volunteer
Donate supplies, services, or your time. From gloves to graphic design to riverbank cleanup, we welcome the support that helps bring our events to life.
All donations are funneled through the Hamilton County Community Foundation and must be made toward a specific event hosted by the Groundwater Consortium. Please indicate the event when you make the donation.
Together, we protect the water that protects us.
Support clean water education, community action, and global change.