Christian Brothers Automative

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Christian Brothers Automotive
franchise owners, Cindi and Norman Glass

For three years my daughter and I sponsored a little African girl through World Vision. After receiving a letter saying she had died from diarrhea, I took her picture off the refrigerator. I thought, "Wow! That’s weird. Nobody dies from diarrhea." We went on with our lives. I just didn’t get it.

Twenty five years later my daughter took me to the charity: water exhibit in Houston. I walked up a flight of stairs lined with yellow fuel containers to a room filled with heartbreaking images of real people laboring to find filthy water to drink. I got it.

As owners of a Christian Brothers Automotive repair shop, my husband and I have an opportunity to share our passion to help these people. Christian Brothers Automotive was founded in 1982 on the biblical principles of honesty and integrity. The company now has 52 stores operating in 8 states. The home office team and store owners have dedicated their personal and business lives to Jesus.

Together we have joined charity: water’s mission to provide a basic human need: water. Clean, safe water! Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Love for others glorifies God by reflecting our love for him.

It has been said, "You never stand taller than when you stoop to help a child." Experience the joy of giving water and a chance for a better future. Please help Christian Brothers Automotive build a well by donating today.

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	Donate in the name of Christian Brothers Automotive:			What happens after a well is built?
		100% of your donation will directly build freshwater wells and basic sanitation projects. donor disclosure policy >		After a well is installed, charity: water partners will work directly with villagers, teaching them how to maintain and fix their well and hand pump device, while also conducting basic hygiene and sanitation classes.

$20 can give a person clean, safe drinking water for 20 years.

Why $20?
An average hand-dug well costs $5,000 and can serve a community of 400 people.
The price of a well varies by region, the depth at which water can be reached, and also depends on cement, transportation and material costs.

Why 20 years?
20 years is the average lifespan of a hand pump, given that it is routinely maintained. When a hand pump breaks, often the repair costs significantly less, and the well can resume full functionality. charity: water funds well rehabilitations as well as new drilled and hand dug wells. learn more about charity: water projects >