The Deep Well Project

A predominantly volunteer-based non-profit, with a minimum of paid staff, Deep Well has been helping islanders since 1973. The organization was founded by Charlotte Heinrichs as a service to locals who suffered illness as a result of drinking contaminated water from shallow wells. Needs evolved and so did Deep Well (as it's known on the Island). We help people in emergency situations by giving them an immediate hand up, so they can continue to help themselves. It could be a rent payment between jobs, or food for the family when the cupboard runs bare and cash has all but run out. Or school uniforms for children. Or repairing a floor or building a much-needed new wheel chair ramp.

Rent & Utilities Assistance; Emergency Shelter; Furniture and Appliances; Medical Assistance: medicines, personal hygiene items, and more