Born in the High Country of North Carolina, we’ve turned obstacles into opportunities since 2004, bringing clean water to communities across the globe.

Doc Hendley, bartender turned boundary-breaker, believes that like water, we will always find a way. In 2004, after learning that dirty water is the world’s deadliest crisis, Doc prayed and asked the Lord if He could use a “guy like him.” If so, he’d be willing to go wherever he was needed. Within a few weeks he held his first Wine To Water event to raise funds for clean water. Six months later, he was living in Darfur, Sudan, bringing water solutions to communities others deemed unreachable.
Doc founded WTW on a simple belief, God can use anyone to do His work. Even rough around the edges people like him. Two decades later, that mission remains the same. WTW partners with communities to create sustainable water solutions, because water doesn’t just sustain life, it transforms it. We aren’t an organization made up of elites. We’re just regular everyday folks that are crazy enough to believe that what the world needs now more than ever is “regular everyday folks” rallying to love and serve each other.
Named a CNN Hero in 2009, Doc continues to lead with grit, humility, and the unwavering belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Wine To Water is committed to supporting life and dignity for all through the power of clean water.
Every community faces different challenges, which is why our clean water solutions are as diverse as the places we serve.
Each person here drives our mission forward, united by one powerful purpose.
Founder & CEO
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President of Development
Senior Executive Assistant
Vice President of Global Partnerships
Sr Director-International Programs
Country Director | Colombia
Country Director | Dominican Republic
Country Director | Nepal
Country Director | South Africa
Team Leader | Tanzania
Program Director | USA
Founder & CEO, Wine To Water
SVP and General Manager, Ecolab, Inc.
VP Shared Services, Voya
Founder, Pour Les Femmes
HR Director, High Country Community Health
Founder & CEO, Montesquieu Winery
Sr Executive Assistant, Wine To Water
Vice Chairman and Partner, Young Conway
Founder & CEO, Ketos
Executive Producer, Fly on the Wall
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