Thank you NorCal AIDS Cycle 2026!

Huge news! 🎉

We are thrilled to share that the NorCal AIDS Cycle (NCAC) has awarded Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures an unrestricted grant of $16,000 in recognition of our team’s fundraising and participation!

Huge congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Team Healing Waters for riding and representing us in the NorCal AIDS Cycle 2026! 🚴‍♂️💨

Special thanks to NCAC and to all the amazing donors and sponsors whose support makes our mission possible. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️

THANK YOU NORCAL AIDS CYCLE!

NorCal AIDS Cycle 2026 - grant check awarded to Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures

Additional NCAC 2025 Ride Photos: https://norcalaidscycle.org/ncac-photos

Thank You California Coastal Commission!

The California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grant Program awards Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures a $19,370 grant!

We are pleased to announce that The Whale Tail Grant program awarded a $19,370 grant to Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures (HWWA). This generous funding was used to provide 16 under-resourced immigrant students and three of their teachers from a Bay Area high school on a 6-day science-wilderness adventure to the Klamath River in northern California. Students participated in science and ecology lessons while rafting down the Klamath River on a four-day expedition. They ended the trip by traveling to the mouth of the Klamath River, where they explored and learned about the water cycle and coastal ecosystem. Students left the trip feeling a deep connection to the river, a clear understanding of river ecosystems, and leave-no-trace camping skills. We are grateful for the support of the Whale Tail Grant, which enabled these students to participate in this enriching experience at no cost.

California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Awards Grant to Healing Waters for 2026

Thank you DBW!

Thank you to the California Division of Boating and Waterways for approving our grant request this year! Healing Waters has been awarded $40,000!

In 2025, we safely guided over 430 participants on the South Fork of the American River and in sea kayaking, successfully meeting the department's goals of promoting safe boating practices.

In their approval letter, the agency noted, "Successful applicants demonstrated a positive boating safety record, maintained an adequately trained staff, and provided a safe environment for teaching."

Healing Waters takes pride in our high safety standards and is especially grateful for our dedicated volunteers, who ensure that participants enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting while being well-prepared and protected every week.

Thank You BAPHR Foundation!

Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights awards Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures a $5,000 grant!

We are pleased to announce that Bay Area Physicians for Human Rights (BAPHR) has awarded a $5,000 grant to Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures (HWWA). This generous funding will be used to provide scholarships to members of the LGBTQ+ community, making the healing and transformative experiences of our outdoor adventures more accessible. We are grateful for BAPHR’s support in creating inclusive opportunities for healing and connection through nature.