More Than Just Water: How We're Trying to Give Back
- coloradowaterpalle
- Aug 29
- 2 min read

When we started Colorado Water Pallets, we honestly just wanted to solve a problem we kept running into on job sites – running out of water when you need it most. But somewhere along the way, something pretty cool happened. We started getting calls from schools, event organizers, and local nonprofits asking if we could help out with their water needs too.
And you know what? We couldn't say no.
The high school that changed everything
This spring, Frederick High School reached out about their After-Prom event. They had 300+ kids coming and were scrambling to figure out how to keep everyone hydrated (because let's be honest, teenagers don't always think ahead about drinking water). We ended up donating 640 bottles, and seeing those kids have a great time without anyone passing out from dehydration felt way better than any sale we'd ever made.
That's when it really hit us – this isn't just about selling water pallets. It's about being part of something bigger.
Clay shoots, fundraisers, and everything in between
Since then, we've been lucky enough to help out at some really meaningful events. The Brave Young Hearts Sporting Clays Shoot was supporting kids with terminal or life-threatening diseases. The Shoot for Alex fundraiser honored a family with a child with a childhood disease, a cause close to their community's heart.
At these events, we're usually the ones in the background supporting with ice and making sure the water stations are stocked. Not glamorous work, but when you see people focused on what really matters – raising money, honoring loved ones, bringing the community together – instead of worrying about basic logistics, it feels pretty good.
Why we keep doing it
Look, we're not trying to save the world here. We sell water by the pallet, mostly to construction crews and businesses. But we've learned that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
When a school doesn't have to stress about their hydration budget, they can focus on creating great experiences for their students. When a fundraiser doesn't have to worry about running out of ice, they can concentrate on their cause. And when we can help with that? That's a good day at the office.
Here's the thing about business
We've discovered that the more we give back, the more connected we feel to the communities we serve. It's not just about transactions anymore – it's about relationships. When someone calls us for a bulk water order, half the time we end up talking about their latest project, their kids' school events, or the local charity they're supporting.
That's the Colorado spirit we love being part of.
Want to be part of it too?
If you're planning an event, managing a job site, or running an organization that could use reliable bulk water delivery, we'd love to chat. Every order helps us keep supporting local schools and nonprofits across Colorado.
And hey, if you're organizing a fundraiser or community event and think we might be able to help, don't hesitate to reach out. We can't say yes to everything, but we sure like to try.
Because at the end of the day, we're all neighbors here in Colorado. And neighbors look out for each other.
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