Why We Exist

Overflow Initiative exists to provide clean, safe water to vulnerable communities, beginning in Uganda and Kenya. We believe every person deserves access to health, dignity, and lasting opportunity through sustainable water solutions.

Why We Exist

Overflow Initiative exists to provide clean, safe water to

vulnerable communities, beginning in Uganda and Kenya.
We believe every person deserves access to health, dignity,

and lasting opportunity through sustainable water solutions.

It Started With a Burden

Overflow Initiative was born from a simple yet powerful truth, that faith moves us to act. In 2025, God sparked a vision to our founder to step beyond personal ambition and take action for those in need of clean water. Through prayer and confirmation, it became clear that the global water crisis could no longer be ignored.

From day one, Overflow Initiative has focused on doing what can be done now. As a newly founded nonprofit, our first steps have been to raise funds responsibly and partner with trusted organizations already serving communities on the ground in Africa. These partnerships allow immediate, life-changing impact while we build a strong, transparent foundation for the work ahead.

Today, Overflow Initiative is in its early stages — supporting clean water initiatives, learning directly from experienced partners, and preparing for long-term, sustainable involvement in well projects and WASH programs. Every step forward is taken with prayer, humility, and a deep commitment to steward resources faithfully.

What began as a spark of calling has grown into a movement of people united by a shared purpose: to end the water crisis while pointing others to the Living Water found in Jesus Christ. Everything we do is rooted in faith, driven by love, and dedicated to giving God the glory.

Our Mission

To launch and grow clean and safe water initiatives that restore health and dignity for vulnerable communities through wells and WASH programs. Overflow Initiative exists to meet urgent physical needs with excellence, transparency, and compassion, while stewarding every resource with integrity. As we build, our mission is to take faithful, practical steps that lead to lasting impact

Our Vision

We believe every person deserves access to clean water, and every soul deserves to know the Living Water of Jesus. Our vision is to see communities transformed — physically, spiritually, and generationally — through sustainable water solutions and faith-driven partnerships. As Overflow Initiative grows, we seek to unite generous supporters, trusted partners, and local communities to bring hope and restoration, one well at a time.

How We Work

We don’t just drill wells, we partner with local leaders to ensure lasting impact through training and support.

We believe in serving with love and compassion, meeting physical needs first and building trust that creates lasting change.

We collaborate with trusted organizations on the ground and provide clear reporting back to donors.

Who We Are

Leaders

Zach Crain

Founder & President

Mahni Maxwell

Secretary

Jacob Pilz

Treasurer

Mark Luoma

Director

Erin Campbell

Director

Partners

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Overflow Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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