SAN DIEGO — BluPeak Credit Union said it has launched a dollar-for-dollar matching campaign through its BluPeak Foundation to support Water.org, aiming to expand access to clean, safe and affordable water.
The campaign, which runs through June 30, 2026, will match every donation made to Water.org up to $100,000, according to BluPeak Credit Union. The initiative is open to members, individuals and communities, with all contributions during the period effectively doubled.
“At BluPeak, we believe access to clean water is fundamental to building stronger, healthier communities,” Todd Tharp, president and CEO of BluPeak Credit Union, said in a statement. “By matching donations up to $100,000, we’re empowering our members and communities to make an even greater difference.”
Part of Broader Effort
BluPeak Credit Union said the campaign is part of a broader effort by the BluPeak Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2024 by employees of the credit union, to support global, national and local initiatives focused on water access.
More than two-billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, a challenge that affects health, education and economic opportunity, according to BluPeak Foundation officials.
“Through our partnership with Water.org, the BluPeak Foundation supports sustainable, market-driven solutions that expand access to water and sanitation,” said Joseph McKone, executive director and president of the BluPeak Foundation.
UN Report Cited
Shelley Duckart, director of the BluPeak Foundation, cited recent United Nations reporting on the growing global water crisis, saying the need for action is urgent.
“There is no better time to get involved and help expand access to safe water,” Duckart said.
BluPeak Credit Union said 100% of public donations made through the foundation go directly to water-related initiatives, with the credit union covering operational costs.
“Every dollar matters. And now, every dollar goes twice as far,” said Charlie Williams, board chair of the BluPeak Foundation. “This campaign is about removing barriers and creating opportunity for the people who need it most.”
