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Select "I WAS THIRSTY".
I WAS THIRSTY was born from our founder Lorne Clifford’s time serving in peacekeeping missions in Sudan and Palestine, where people queued for hours just to fill containers with water. It reminds us that water is often a symbol of privilege—and it’s time we made it a symbol of compassion here in Thunder Bay.
It’s simple: our volunteers deliver safe, fresh water to the homeless and vulnerable—completely free of charge. Volunteers receive no payment, and there are no administrative fees associated with this program.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in..."
Matthew 25:35 NIV
Our operations remain rooted in Thunder Bay, with all donations directly benefiting local residents.
Your support will fund our mission. All financial donations are administered by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church through Canada Helps and charitable tax receipts are issued.
The founder of I WAS THIRSTY, Lorne Clifford, served as a Canadian Peacekeeper in Africa and in the Middle East where people would line up at water stations for fresh clean water. We can make a change in Thunder Bay. I WAS THIRSTY fills a critical gap in public health and compassion-based out reach.
We are bridging global service with local compassion, placing reconciliation at the heart of our leadership and community impact. Guided by a humanitarian, volunteer-driven, and faith-based approach, our mission demonstrates an unwavering commitment to serving the community with dignity and care.
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