In 2007, a group of people from Bear Creek Community Church wanted to make more of a global impact. However, we were in the beginnings of a recession—what was the least we could ask of people that would accomplish the most?

At that time, we learned that a child died every twenty seconds from the lack of clean drinking water. We decided that was our “most”. The very least we could ask people was for something that they threw away but still had some value.

On April 19,2009, Bear Creek Water and the Recycle 4 Water Movement was launched—a program that recycles aluminum cans and plastic bottles with a California Redemption Value and invests every penny in clean water projects with the goal of saving the lives of children all over the world. We partner with Living Water International. They allow us to select the projects we fund (at schools whenever possible).

So far, Bear Creek Water has donated $984,000 to sponsor 210 water projects in 22 countries. The Recycle 4 Water Movement in total has sponsored 343 Water projects–bringing clean water to over 170,000 people who need it most!

        It’s so simple—just donate your recycling today! Find us on Facebook and Instagram or call Ann at 209-598-8879.