EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION

The equal hydration project "ehp" program was established by the foundation in santa barbara county in 2020. The program aims to provide equitable access to reliable, safe, clean drinking water as well as reduce the use of single-use plastic water bottles in our community.the program provides elkay hydration stations to select grantees based on need and potential impact. Hydration stations are to be installed in public places and some institutional/educational locations that serve priority communities. Grantees serve the elderly, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in recovery, low-income families, at-risk youth, survivors of domestic violence and abuse, etc. Grants cover the costs of hydration station unit(s), filters, contractor/labor fees, maintenance up to 5 years, and refillable water bottles (amounts depend on numbers organization serves). In 2024, total expenses for the ehp project were $28,826.