About
The 3WaterColors mission is to create substantial, positive change in communities by enriching the lives of our youth through education, social change, nutrition, and health and wellness. We achieve this in a number of ways and aim most of our programs toward “at-risk “youth.
The thing that we do most often provide food and hygiene products to abused, homeless, or underprivileged children. We also provide as many school supplies and clothes as possible. We believe that all kids deserve the best, so we only take brand-new clothes and other items.
For education and social change, we mentor students as well as provide scholarships for some extracurriculars and other enriching activities. Sports and other kinds of leisurely activities can help kids to find friends and teach them healthy habits.
For us, the goal is to provide as much as possible as often as possible. This means that our most requested item is always cash donations. We appreciate any donations of new clothing, hygiene products, etc. However, we are a small organization, so space is limited. Not only that, we serve kids of all ages and all throughout the metroplex, so it’s difficult to predict what we will need from day to day. With cash donations, we have the flexibility to provide for each child’s specific needs.
3WaterColors Pride itself on being active members of the community. You will often see us at community events and partnering with other nonprofits to do the most good. To get updated information on all things 3WaterColors, follow us on social media!
3WaterColors creates substantial, positive change in communities by enriching the lives of our youth through education, social change, nutrition, and health and wellness.
Our Mission
3WaterColors creates substantial, positive change in communities by enriching the lives of our youth through education, social change, nutrition, and health and wellness.
Our Vision
3WaterColors is a non-profit organization that works passionately to transform the lives of underprivileged children. In a world that is full of stress and difficulty, there arises a need to have a culture full of enthusiasm, empathy, and collaboration that aids us to thrive in our work. We organize seminars, and mentor programs for high school students, and also provide informational materials such as pamphlets and brochures to help teachers and counselors recognize children who are abused, neglected, or underprivileged.
Our Story
3WaterColors is more than a local non-profit (501c3); it is a pathway to healing. A pathway that was shaped by my personal history. For me to convey what our nonprofit does and means, I need to first explain why I created this organization.
There are five main types of abuse when it comes to children: physical, emotional, neglect, sexual, and bullying. During my own childhood, I experienced all 5 types, mostly at the hands of my mother and the company she kept. Not only that, I suffered almost daily outside of my home because of the rampant racism inside my community. I still remember constantly being sick, hungry, tired, and hopeless. My basic needs were not being met and my grades and health suffered immensely from it. Despite the suffering and feelings of worthlessness, there was one thing that I looked forward to... school. When I was allowed to go, I found comfort and safety in the staff at my school.
When I was in the 4th grade, I found myself trusting an adult for the first time. The school nurse and one particular teacher would give me clothes from the lost and found, help me get hygiene products, and ask me how I was doing. In middle school, I found another such angel and even stayed with her for a time when my home was too unsafe. Once I became an adult, I knew that I wanted to find a way to help kids who were experiencing similar situations. This led to the creation of this organization, which eventually became a nonprofit.
The goal of 3WaterColors was simple: to help kids feel protected and provided for, just like those amazing women made me feel. Though it cannot erase my trauma, it did ease the burden just enough for me to see light at the end of the tunnel. This work, this organization, was the light I was seeing. Now, with the help of amazing community members, donors, and schools, it has grown larger than I ever thought possible. With your help, I can continue to give these kids the basic necessities of life, so that they may have a better tomorrow.