***Charity Spotlight***

News and information about the Dubuque Franciscans' Sister Water Project -  February 2021

The global pandemic has highlighted the critical need for access to clean water.  To raise awareness of global water issues and to raise funds for the Sisters of St. Francis’ Sister Water Project (SWP), the SWP Committee invites you to “Walk for Sister Water” sometime between Mar 12-22, 2021, in honor of World Water Day on Mar 22.

How the walk works:

1. Dedicate time to walk the distance of 5K (3.1 miles) any time between March 12 and 22.  This can be in your neighborhood, park, trail or even on a treadmill.  It can be done all at once or over the course of several days.  While you walk, consider that this is the distance that some men, women, and children in parts of the world have to walk daily to obtain clean water.
   
   
2. From March 12-22, follow the Sisters of St. Francis on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dubuquefranciscans/) and Twitter (@DBQFranciscans) to see why others are walking and how villagers in Honduras and Tanzania have been helped by the Sister Water Project.  Take photos of yourself walking and post on social media with the hashtag #WalkForSisterWater or email to communications@osfdbq.org.
   
   
3. After your walk, consider making a donation to the Sister Water Project by mail: 3390 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 or online at https://www.osfdbq.org/swpdonate.
   
   “This walk is about raising awareness and standing in solidarity,” said Sister Maureen Leach.  “A 72-year old woman reported that up to now a glass of water was almost a luxury.  Now after 26 years of work her village has running water and she will no longer have to get up at 2 a.m. to walk to the well to get water for her family.  We have an opportunity to make a difference.  Join us and walk for Sister Water.”

Read more at  www.osfdbq.org/swpwalk 
or contact Sister Maureen Leach at (563) 583-9786 or email leach@osfdbq.org.


Donations to the Sister Water Project can be sent to:
Sister Water Project
3390 Windsor Ave.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Or click here to donate to the Sister Water Project online

Dates to Remember:
October - Respect Life Month

Links:
U.S. Catholic Bishops
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Charities
Special Olympics

Peace & Justice Committee Members:
Chuck Carlin
Becky David
Wayne Green
Val King
Jan Kriener
Lindsey Kuhlmann
Ted Mulert
Mollie Muntefering
Phil Paladino