Since our founding in early 2005, High Water Women:
Raised over $1,500,000 for our partner organizations through events such as Casino Night.
Collected over 2,000 holiday gifts for distribution to children in homeless shelters through Secret Santa programs in 2006, 2005 and 2004.
Collected over 2,200 backpacks filled with clothing and school supplies for homeless children, children of HIV mothers and other disadvantaged New York City area youths.
Held informational sessions for :
Children's Rights Dreamyard Grameen Foundation International Rescue Committee Inwood House Iris House Micro Lending New York Charities www.nycharities.org New Yorkers For Children Teach For America NY Women's Foundation Women In Need Women's Trust www.womenstrust.org
Participated in Career Day: "Cool Women, Hot Jobs" for the Young Women's Leadership School of East Harlem
Collected nearly 1,000 holiday gifts for distribution to children in homeless shelters through Secret Santa programs in 2005 and 2004.
Built a garden for the children of South Brooklyn Community High School
Providing professional assistance to the Development Committee for the Children's Right Organization
Distributed much-needed layette items to expectant mothers at Inwood House
Took elementary school students from PS 111 in Queens to a Polaroid Workshop at the International Center for Photography
Held monthly FUNDay one-on-one mentoring programs with Partnership With Children students
Took young mothers-to-be from Inwood House to a pottery painting workshop at Our Name is Mud
Held multiple patching sessions of infant clothing for Baby Buggy families in need
Participated in three BRAG! event for girls at Young Women's Leadership School of East Harlem