Mission
Our Mission is to Inspire and Empower the people and organizations we work with by facilitating watersports programs that improve the health, wellness, and environment of our communities.
Every action we make is with the intention of fostering a community centered around a commitment to environmental stewardship, equitable access to water activity for youth in Annapolis, and serving our military veterans who have so bravely served for us. We “paddle with a purpose” by infusing our favorite activity with our core values and empowering those we work with to do the same.
Our Story
Established in 2017, Live Water Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Annapolis, MD, was formed to expand on the signature community give-back programs of the team at Capital SUP.
Live Water Foundation currently supports three initiatives within the Veteran community, underprivileged and disabled youth, and promoting clean waterways. Our programs include the #LiveLikeCody Wai Koa Program, an adaptive paddling program for physically and mentally disabled Veterans; the Junior Wai Koa Program, which inspires underprivileged and disabled youth to become future leaders through a watersports mentorship program; and numerous clean water initiative programs. In addition to programmatic support, Live Water Foundation team aspires to create “Positive Vibes” within the Veteran community, inspire underprivileged and disabled youth to become future leaders, to be champions in the enhancement of the waterways in which we paddle, and to inspire a lifestyle of health and wellness through watersports activities.
Our Programs
Wai Koa
An adaptive paddling program for physically and mentally disabled Veterans, active Military, and First Responders to get them outside and engaged in on-land and on-water workouts.
Junior Wai Koa
An on-land and on-water fitness program combined with environmental education for youth who are underserved, disabled, and/or have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Environmental Initiatives
We utilize community action to beautify our parks and clean our waterways by empowering individuals to actively look after what they can enjoy. Services include oyster growing, water quality monitoring, and on-water & on-land trash cleanups.