Simple Modern to reach $720,000 in donations to Water4 this year

This year, Simple Modern, which exists to give generously, and Water4, a nonprofit committed to bringing piped water to every community, will mark four years in partnership and more than $720,000 donated since the partnership began.  
 
The partnership helps Water4 fund the sustainable business models that have given more than 2.3 million people access to clean water and sustained more than 800 jobs. Founded 16 years ago, Water4 currently works in five countries. 
 
“We are so proud to partner with Water4, which is working to bring sustainable, generational change to areas of our world that are underserved,” said Mike Beckham, Simple Modern CEO and co-founder. “The work they are doing is transforming people, communities and nations, and we are humbled and honored to come alongside them and support their efforts that are improving the world.”  

Every donation to Water4 is invested in a growing African safe water business, so donations grow over time, are compounded by customer water sales, and help provide safe water that people can build their lives on. And, as a faith-based organization, Water4 combines providing safe drinking water and growing economic potential for residents with sharing their faith. Today, residents across five countries now host more than 18,000 Bible studies weekly as a result of interactions with Water4’s businesses and their Multiply Discipleship Program.  

“Having access to safe, clean water is a catalyst that can change lives and allow individuals to build businesses, improve health outcomes, and provide jobs they can count on existing tomorrow,” said Matt Hangen, Water4 president and CEO. “In addition, we care about the whole person and community and believe professional businesses are a perfect medium to share God’s love through.”  
 
Water4 owns and operates four African-based businesses to provide safe and living water today to grow economic potential for residents tomorrow. To learn more about Water4, read more of their story here. And to find out how to help bring life-changing water to those who don’t have it, click here.