The MayDay Group

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The MayDay Group (MDG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on delivering clean, safe water to disaster-affected communities through our innovative five-tier cascade system.

We serve disaster-prone and water-insecure regions across the U.S., Mexico, and parts of Asia and the Pacific.

Within 72 hours, our cascade system can set up local distribution points.

Donations fuel the essential parts of our work—equipment, logistics, trained staff, community training, and the emergency preparedness that keeps safe water flowing during crises.

We focus on rapid distribution-first delivery, not just drilling wells, making us faster and more scalable.

We collaborate with local partners to install sustainable water systems, ensuring safe and reliable access for communities in need.

Donations support both direct relief (safe-water kits, bladders, and local delivery) and the operational backbone that makes these deployments possible, including staff, training, and essential overhead.

Yes, we welcome volunteers, donors, and advocates—visit our website to learn about current opportunities.

We track project outcomes through community feedback, water quality testing, and sustainability assessments to ensure lasting change.

You can always revisit this page for new frequently asked questions or follow our social media accounts for updates on our clean-water missions and volunteer opportunities.

If you don’t see your concern among our frequently asked questions, feel free to contact us directly through our Contact page. We’re always happy to help.