Donate to MeWater Foundation
At MeWater Foundation, we have witnessed first-hand how exposure to the ocean and nature has the power to educate, inspire, and empower.
We address trauma and stress in young people from backgrounds of poverty and violence through access to the ocean and parks.
Mother Nature has the incredible power to educate, heal, inspire, and empower and we share that abundant source with those who need it most so they can access it forever. We are making a difference. Every day. One child at a time.
Support for our families and our surf camps is only possible through donations and sponsorships. MeWater is grateful for any donation amount.
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Our Summer has been our busiest yet, with nearly 300 children joining our camps across the Bay Area, Monterey, and Santa Barbara. The joy we bring to the youth and families we serve through our outdoor programs is just the beginning of our journey!
Recurring Donation
The MeWater Pipeline
The MeWater Pipeline was established for supporters who would like to contribute to MeWater on a recurring monthly basis. It goes without saying how truly special it is to be a part of such an amazing community of unconditional givers.
We would love for you to join our MeWater Pipeline and fund multiple camp experiences. The Pipeline lets you give a recurring monthly donation from $10-$100 monthly. Our free camps run year-round; monthly support is critical to get our kids out into the ocean and with Mother Nature. Our growth is only possible with the support of our donors and supporters.
We are grateful for your donations that will help us create lifelong relationships with our MeWater youth and families. Your donation will go straight to the families that need our support!
With our heartfelt thanks,
Eddie and Tim
You can make a difference. MeWater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation. We rely on support from our community to provide youth with a positive outlet to explore and experience the magic of Mother Nature.
New Summer Experiences for our Youth
MeWater is all about creating radical experiences for the youth and families we serve. In addition to our Surf Camps, we need your support for our expanded programming!
Overnight Camps
We kicked off our overnight camps as we continue to expand these unique experiences to include the families of the youth we serve. It is pure joy to watch these families together in nature. All of our "always free" programming helps us address and support the mental health and well-being of those we serve, with Mother Nature serving as the conduit to reduce isolation and decrease depression and social anxiety.
Summer Intern Program
We employed three MeWater youth, one MeWater participant, and two older youth as they prepare for college and gain meaningful work. Our support of these Transition Age Youth (TAY) is becoming vital to our programming as our youth age up with us. Providing summer jobs for them is exciting for MeWater and the TAY as they will learn valuable job training and serve as a mentor and role model to the youth in our programs. To have youth who know the program, understand the benefits better than anyone, and be the ones sharing their knowledge and experience is incredible, and we are so excited for this new chapter.
Summer Exchange Program with New York City Youth
MeWater traveled with youth again this summer! This time off to New York City! We have formed a relationship with a similar program to MeWater called The Laru Beta Collective. We held an exchange with them in July. The NYC-area youth visited us to camp in the Redwoods, surf, and explore the Bay Area. Later in July, we took our Bay Area youth to the NYC area to surf and explore the city. This exchange program will be an incredible experience for all involved, as the opportunity for them to build relationships with other youth will be truly remarkable. In the past, we have held similar trips to Yakutat, Alaska, and the experiences were life-changing for the kids, as we still hear about it all the time!