Resources
Recordings
Presentations
Video recordings of the presentations from the 2022 Partners Summit are available to watch and download.
Videos
Videos shown during the 2022 Partners Summit are available to watch and download.
Slides
Presentation slides from the event are available for download as PDFs below.
- Pre-Summit Keynote: Rooting for Rivals
- Breakout Session 1: Water Builds the Local Church
- Breakout Session 2: Sustainability, ESG, and Ending the Global Water Crisis
- Kenya 23 Revisited: Water Builds Change
- Value Beyond Water: Water Builds Hope
- Ukraine Response Update
- Disaster Response: Water Builds Resilience
- Team Building: Water Builds Perseverance
- Innovation and Resourcing: Together We Build
- Chris Blumer’s Retirement
- Water Mission All-Stars: Water Builds Teams
Spouse Activities
Spouses are encouraged to participate in any event. Water Mission also provides a casual schedule of activities around Charleston for spouses and children that will not be attending Friday’s meeting. The tour will be hosted by Kevin and Corinne Appleton, long time friends of Water Mission. Please contact Laura McKee, executive administrative assistant, at 843.532.0246 to learn more.
Participants should dress in activewear and comfortable walking shoes. Please bring face masks for some events. The events will begin at 14 Anson Street, Charleston, SC at 9:35 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Friday, March 25, 2022
Carriage Tour
9:35 – 11:00 a.m. EDT
Old South Carriage Company
14 Anson Street, Charleston, SC
View the sites, sounds, and history that Charleston has to offer from atop a charming, horse-drawn carriage. Clippety-clop your way through the Holy City and experience fun and learning along the way!
Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
188 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Let Water Mission treat you to a delicious, Lowcountry dining experience!
The Powder Magazine
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT
The Powder Magazine
79 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC
Explore South Carolina’s oldest government building which was a gunpowder storage site during the Revolutionary War and later served as a print shop, livery stable, wine cellar, and carriage house. Our group will have a designated tour guide through this historic attraction!
Free Time
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Leave for Pig & Pearls
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Water Mission
1150 Molly Greene Way, Bldg. 1605, N. Charleston, SC
Please secure transportation to the Water Mission facility via taxi or personal vehicle.
Accommodations
Water Mission’s Preferred Hotel List provides access to discounted room rates for 2022 Partners Summit attendees. Rates are subject to change, and attendees are responsible for reservations, payment, and transportation for their visit.
Distances and times are to Water Mission’s headquarters in N. Charleston.
Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport
$$ | 3.5 MILES | 10 MIN
3020 West Montague Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29418
+1.843.990.5100
Use the QR code above for a discounted rate. Airport shuttle service. Free parking.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
$$ | 3.5 MILES | 10 MIN
3025 West Montague Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29418
+1.843.554.2100
No shuttle service. Free parking.
Fulton Lane Inn
$$$$ | 9 MILES | 20 MIN
202 King Street,
Charleston, SC 29401
+1.843.720.2600
No shuttle service. Paid parking.
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
$$$ | 16.5 MILES | 25 MIN
20 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
+1.843.856.0028
Charleston Water Taxi and hotel shuttle to downtown available. No airport shuttle. Free parking.
Restaurants
Charleston welcomes foodies with a lot of great restaurants and Water Mission staff have shared some of their favorites. If you have questions, please ask us for more details.
Distances and times are from Water Mission’s headquarters in N. Charleston.
EVO Pizza
$$ | 0.4 mile | 0.6 km | 3 min | Italian
1075 East Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC
+1 843.225.1796
Jackrabbit Filly
$$ | 0.5 mile | 0.8 km | 3 min | Chinese American
4628 Spruill Ave., N. Charleston, SC
+1 843.460.0037
Azul Mexicano
$$ | 0.6 mile | 1 km | 3 min | Mexican
1078 E Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC
+1 843.203.3754
Dashi
$$ | 3 miles | 4.8 km | 8 min | Latin/Asian
1262 Remount Rd., N. Charleston, SC
+1 843.284.6804
Lewis Barbecue
$$ | 5.9 miles | 9.5 km | 13 min | BBQ
464 N Nassau St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.805.9500
The Darling
$$ | 8.1 miles | 13 km | 815min | Oyster Bar
513 King St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.641.0821
Rue de Jean
$$$ | 8.2 miles | 13.2 km | 15 min | French Brasserie
39 John St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.722.8881
Coast Bar & Grill
$$$ | 8.2 miles | 13.2 km | 15min | Southern Seafood
39-D John St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.722.8838
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
$$ | 8.3 miles | 13.4 km | 21 min | Southern Seafood
186 Concord St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.722.8100
Poogan’s Porch
$$ | 9 miles | 14.5 km | 20 min | Brunch and Seafood
72 Queen St., Charleston, SC
+1 843.577.2337
The CODfather
$ | 11.2 miles | 18 km | 18 min | British
4254 Spruill Ave., N. Charleston, SC
+1 843.789.4649
Saltwater Cowboys
$$ | 11.2 miles | 18 km | 18 min | Seafood and BBQ
130 Mill St., Mt. Pleasant, SC
+1 843.856.0700
Table & Tavern
$$ | 11.2 miles | 18 km | 18 min | New American
100 Church St., Mt. Pleasant, SC
+1 843.352.9510
Paige’s Okra Grill
$$ | 11.3 miles | 18.2 km | 18 min | Southern
302 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC
+1 843.881.3333
Basil
$$ | 15.1 miles | 24.3 km | 21 min | Thai
1465 Long Grove Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC
+1 843.606.9641
Contact
For questions, please contact Rachel D’Hoore and Heather Fleming on our events team by email or phone (+1.843.769.7395).
Hotels
Charleston has many beautiful places to stay. Here are a few of Water Mission’s favorites. Make your reservation soon!
Itinerary
Review a detailed schedule for the 2022 Partners Summit weekend, including events on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.