ROSS & SQUIBB DISTILLERY, CHRIS LONG FOUNDATION'S WATERBOYS INITIATIVE TO COMBAT WATER SCARCITY IN KENYA
ROSS & SQUIBB DISTILLERY COMPLETES FIRST PROJECT WITH THE CHRIS LONG FOUNDATION'S WATERBOYS INITIATIVE TO COMBAT WATER SCARCITY IN KENYA ST. LOUIS (JAN. 16, 2024) – Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery, in partnership with NFL legend Chris Long and his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative, announced the completion of their combined efforts to bring a lasting source of clean, safe water to a community of 1,600 people in arid southern Kenya. In summer 2023, a deep borehole well was dug in the Oloile community in Kajiado County, Kenya, by The Chris Long Foundation’s Kenya implementing partner, Well Aware, to a depth of 80 meters, yielding 100,000 liters of water per day. In November, construction of a storage tank, distribution points and refillable water trough was completed, ensuring the well’s long-term success in terms of maintenance and sustainability. "Thanks to the generous support from Ross & Squibb Distillery, Waterboys