The idea for Wine To Water was born with the first fundraiser being held in Raleigh, North Carolina in early 2004.

The founder, Doc Hendley was a bartender in Raleigh, and had a strong desire utilize the bar and nightclub industry as a way to bring about positive change in the world.

After becoming aware of the world's water crisis, Hendley held fundraisers at wine tastings and bars in the Raleigh area.

Wine To Water has received a great deal of media attention on the local, national, and international levels.

Hendley and his organization have provided relief for locations in the Sudan that have been deemed unsafe for humanitarian work.

Individual filtration systems are being distributed in additional areas exposed to contaminated water sources.