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We know the power of a single drop of water. Every drop causes movement. Every drop expands outward. In just a few days from now, our 2026 Malawi Trip will be gathered together to start their journey. 18 people will be making both a group and an individual impact by engaging with communities, learning about the country and culture, and celebrating clean, accessible water. While in Malawi, these travelers will be working like drops of water, spreading a wave of compassion, c

For those of us in Wisconsin, April tends to be a slow transition month into spring, often accompanied by rainstorms, gray skies, and a lasting little chill. You may consider it a bit boring – quiet, even, or slow. Here at WASH for Life, however, April has been anything but boring, and we’re taking a different direction with the phrase. This year, April was all about boreholes; thus, “Boring” April. Get it? Well, Well, Well… We know what you’re thinking – isn’t every month a

2025 was a monumental year for WASH for Life and the Starfish Family. This year, we introduced the “Arms of the Starfish” – the various branches of our non-profit expanding our mission for clean water and education – and everyone made significant strides. Between fundraising, outreach, and our trip to Malawi, the impact you have made has never been greater. By the Numbers Within the scope of WASH for Life, including GRO and MUHS Starfish, 2025 saw the implementation of 22 new

Who is Salesforce? As the story of the Starfish has spread, we’ve found more compassionate people eager to join our mission to improve water access and education in Malawi. During our last trip in June 2025, our group was expanded and enriched by the presence of eight volunteers from Salesforce. Salesforce is a technology company providing software to automate sales, service and marketing functions of companies of all sizes. Salesforce’s business presence has deep global roo