<div fr-original-style="text-align:start;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;" style="text-align:start;text-indent:0px;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;"><div fr-original-style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;">Dear friends and supporters, &nbsp;My&nbsp;name is Matt Novak and I am the founder of Surfing Servants.&nbsp; Did you know that globally over 600 million children still lack safely managed drinking water? &nbsp;Of those, 400,000 children under the age of 5 die each year! &nbsp;That equals 1000 child deaths a day!! Surfing Servants is a registered 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to help end this terrible statistic by delivering clean drinking water filters to as many families as possible.&nbsp; Background: A few years ago, I discovered that many developing countries have a severe lack of clean drinking water. This interest started during annual surf trips to El Salvador where I found local families and their children had limited or no access to clean drinking water. They were forced to drink from polluted water sources causing them to get sick. This was the starting point for Surfing Servants. We are dedicated to making a lasting impact by providing Sawyer clean water filters to communities in need. <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Sawyer water filters are a miracle. They are easy to use, compact, portable, and filter out nearly 100 percent of bacteria that causes waterborne illness. You can check them out at&nbsp;https://www.sawyer.com/product-categories/water-filtration.<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Getting these filters to other countries isn&#39;t as easy as it may seem. Throughout the past 1 1&frasl;2 years we have been sending the filters off with family and friends who are traveling out of the country and having them hand them out to those in need. It has been a team effort and we are proud to say, &ldquo;We give where we go&rdquo;. So far we have been able to reach the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Congo, Pakistan, El Salvador, and multiple areas in Mexico and have given out 800 water filters that have provided clean drinking water to 4,000 individuals.<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">As this nonprofit expands the necessity for funds does as well. Each water filter costs around $35 including shipping. By supporting Surfing Servants you too can make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing the lack of decent water.<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Surfing Servants&rsquo; costs for providing clean water per household:<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">One family - $35<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Three families - $100&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Six Families - $200<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;">Twelve Families - $400<p fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;"> Our goal is to purchase and deliver 300 filters in the following year which would cost about $10,500. Your donations are saving these families&#39; lives. &nbsp;All donations go directly to purchasing water filters.&nbsp; Our organization does not take any salary&nbsp;and&nbsp;we pay our own flights, room, and board on all of our trips. Additional programs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Our goal is to always serve others by showing God&#39;s love in a practical way. &nbsp; While our water filters are our biggest area of serving others, we also have the following programs: &nbsp;Bibles- We are a Christian organization and in the process of distributing filters, we have been connected to churches around the globe. They have asked for help in other ways. They have requested Bibles that have been translated into their language that they can pass on to&nbsp;those who cannot afford to hear God&rsquo;s word. &nbsp;We also provide small financial support to these churches during times of need. &nbsp; Surf Camps for &nbsp;Military Children- &nbsp;We love and appreciate all our military families and the sacrifices they make to serve our&nbsp;country. &nbsp;We want to help serve them. &nbsp;Surfing is known for being a wellness and mental health benefit &nbsp;and we want to bless local military families that could not ordinarily afford it, a&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to send their kids to a local surfing camp. </div></div><div fr-original-style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;" style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;"><div fr-original-style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5;"> </div></div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, We thank you from the bottom of our heart. This donation greatly helps our mission. We will now be able to give life changing water filters and other programs to those in need.  God bless you! If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Matt Novak mattsurf42@yahoo.com 16196949836

Thank you for fundraising with us this year again! Here is more information.

<div><div>Dear friends and supporters,  My name is Matt Novak and I am the founder of Surfing Servants.  Did you know that globally over 600 million children still lack safely managed drinking water?  Of those, 400,000 children under the age of 5 die each year!  That equals 1000 child deaths a day!! Surfing Servants is a registered 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to help end this terrible statistic by delivering clean drinking water filters to as many families as possible.  Background: A few years ago, I discovered that many developing countries have a severe lack of clean drinking water. This interest started during annual surf trips to El Salvador where I found local families and their children had limited or no access to clean drinking water. They were forced to drink from polluted water sources causing them to get sick. This was the starting point for Surfing Servants. We are dedicated to making a lasting impact by providing Sawyer clean water filters to communities in need. <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Sawyer water filters are a miracle. They are easy to use, compact, portable, and filter out nearly 100 percent of bacteria that causes waterborne illness. You can check them out at https://www.sawyer.com/product-categories/water-filtration.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Getting these filters to other countries isn't as easy as it may seem. Throughout the past 1 1⁄2 years we have been sending the filters off with family and friends who are traveling out of the country and having them hand them out to those in need. It has been a team effort and we are proud to say, “We give where we go”. So far we have been able to reach the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Congo, Pakistan, El Salvador, and multiple areas in Mexico and have given out 800 water filters that have provided clean drinking water to 4,000 individuals.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">As this nonprofit expands the necessity for funds does as well. Each water filter costs around $35 including shipping. By supporting Surfing Servants you too can make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing the lack of decent water.<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Surfing Servants’ costs for providing clean water per household:<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">One family - $35<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Three families - $100 <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Six Families - $200<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Twelve Families - $400<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;text-decoration:none;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"> Our goal is to purchase and deliver 300 filters in the following year which would cost about $10,500. Your donations are saving these families' lives.  All donations go directly to purchasing water filters.  Our organization does not take any salary and we pay our own flights, room, and board on all of our trips. Additional programs:  Our goal is to always serve others by showing God's love in a practical way.   While our water filters are our biggest area of serving others, we also have the following programs:  Bibles- We are a Christian organization and in the process of distributing filters, we have been connected to churches around the globe. They have asked for help in other ways. They have requested Bibles that have been translated into their language that they can pass on to those who cannot afford to hear God’s word.  We also provide small financial support to these churches during times of need.   Surf Camps for  Military Children-  We love and appreciate all our military families and the sacrifices they make to serve our country.  We want to help serve them.  Surfing is known for being a wellness and mental health benefit  and we want to bless local military families that could not ordinarily afford it, a chance to send their kids to a local surfing camp. </div></div><div><div> </div></div>

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#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause:
Surfing Servant Inc. is dedicated to addressing the global crisis of clean drinking water access, particularly for children in developing countries. Their mission is to deliver clean drinking water filters to families in need, aiming to reduce the staggering statistic of over 600 million children lacking safe drinking water, which leads to approximately 400,000 child deaths annually. The organization emphasizes a commitment to making a tangible difference through the distribution of Sawyer water filters, which effectively eliminate waterborne illnesses.

#### 2. Type of Activities:
- **Water Filter Distribution**: The primary activity involves providing Sawyer water filters to families in various countries, including the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Congo, Pakistan, El Salvador, and Mexico. They have successfully distributed 400 filters to date.
- **Additional Programs**: 
  - **Bible Distribution**: As a Christian organization, they connect with local churches to provide Bibles in native languages.
  - **Surf Camps for Military Children**: They organize surf camps aimed at supporting military families, offering wellness and mental health benefits through surfing experiences.

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The tone of voice used by Surfing Servant Inc. is friendly, compassionate, and inspirational. The language is straightforward and heartfelt, aiming to connect emotionally with supporters and convey the urgency of the mission. The founder's personal narrative adds a relatable and authentic touch, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

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- **Founding Info**: Founded by Matt Novak, who was inspired to start the organization during surf trips to El Salvador.
- **Scale**: Currently operates with limited resources, having only one form and no email campaigns recorded.
- **Impact Metrics**: 
  - 400 water filters distributed.
  - Goal to purchase and deliver 300 additional filters in the upcoming year, requiring approximately $10,500.
- **Volunteer Info**: The organization operates with a volunteer model, with no salaries taken, and all donations directly fund the purchase of water filters.

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