About H2O

Water access has always been about more than a bill.

Rooted in Birmingham and approaching 25 years of impact, Help 2 Others Foundation connects immediate assistance with a stronger future for our community.

Our mission

H2O helps seniors and adults with disabilities maintain safe, reliable water access—supporting health, housing and household stability.

We believe every household deserves safe water and a secure home. Our work is powered by local donations, caring neighbors and community partnerships.

Our Birmingham roots

Founded in 2004, H2O grew from a local response to rising utility costs into a trusted source of assistance for Greater Birmingham residents.

H2O is a separate nonprofit organization, working in partnership with Central Alabama Water Works. Today, we are expanding education and partnerships alongside our core assistance programs.

Meet our team

Dr. Aisha R. Castro-Ellington

Executive Director

Rikki Williams

Office Manager

Joyce Jordan

Operations & Development Manager

Board of Directors

Michael Johnson
Retired
Melvin Staples
Retired
Carolyn Newton
Retired
Connie Harris
Sheppard, Harris & Associates
Brian Ruggs
ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
Theo Johnson
Jacobs
Christopher Jarrett
ACIPCO
Reginald Smith
Consultant
Phil Goodwin
U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co.

Our community partners

H2O partners with Birmingham Promise and Birmingham Corps to provide hands-on internship experiences. The Community Business Circle brings additional business and civic partners together around water access.

Learn about partnering with H2O →

Transparency and impact

See how community support helps H2O respond to household needs.

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“Thank you for helping me. You all are my angels.”
— Sheila S., H2O community testimonial