Our Story
How do you create a business that makes the world a better place, and that gives back more than it takes? I asked myself this question, and GIVE was the answer.
GIVE is more than a product —great-tasting, natural spring water—it’s a movement designed to bridge the for-profit and non-profit worlds, responsibly and sustainably. Our goal is to turn bottled water consumers into philanthropists without changing anything in their daily lives.
Not only does 10 cents of every bottle sold go to charity, we educate customers about the importance of giving back, and allow that giving to reflect of what you care about most: Life benefits children in need, Hope supports breast cancer research, and Love gives back to the environment.
Last August since we delivered our first product, and the response has been amazing and humbling. We’ve gone from a group of high school friends making deliveries out of our cars, to the shelves of Whole Foods Market. But this movement is just getting started, and we can’t do it alone. Please help us change the world— one drop at a time.

Ben Lewis
Founder and CEO, PurBlu Beverages
Our Water
Bottled at the source in the richly wooded mountains of Laurel Run, Pennsylvania, GIVE Natural Spring Water is processed using advanced methods of ozonation and filtration to remove bacteria and give our water a crisp, fresh taste.
Our bottling facility consistently exceeds industry standards with its award-winning environmental practices.
With one of the lowest mineral contents in the industry, GIVE Natural Spring Water contains five to ten times less minerals and dissolved solids than most bottled waters. Quite simply, we offer one of the purest bottled waters on the market.
What tastes even better? GIVE isn’t just pure, refreshing spring water: it’s a way to make a difference.
Our Causes
GIVE is built around the idea that one person can make a difference. Activism made easy, GIVE lets you stand for a cause.
By doing something you do everyday, you can be part of a movement.
How would you like to GIVE?
At the end of each year, we donate ten cents (US $0.10) from the sale of each bottle to the leading organizations in support of these critical missions, with an emphasis on making an impact in the markets we serve. The amounts of these cause-specific donations are derived from actual sales volumes with no administrative fees.
Take less. GIVE more. You might just start a movement.
Our Green Commitment
We are committed to producing GIVE at the highest ethical and environmental levels and to conducting business with integrity and authenticity. Given that it costs more per fluid ounce than oil and is often shipped great distances, bottled water has recently become the subject of public debate.
But in reality, its ease of use makes it no different from most packaged goods.
That’s why more than 20 million Americans consume it annually—a number that continues to rise each year. GIVE’s goal isn’t to reverse a consumer trend, but rather to let people who already buy bottled water a chance to become micro-philanthropists.
The GIVE package design is environmentally sound. Our bottle is made of 21 grams of clear polyurethane PET, with a plastic cap and pressure sensitive clear label—all made of recycled and recyclable materials.
We are dedicated to environmental stewardship and to achieving a sustainable economy by diminishing our carbon footprint wherever we can. We seek to empower our customers to recycle and join our environmental effort. As we grow, our plan is to base our distribution network around multiple natural spring sources that are sustainable and close to the customer.
In the News
We’d like to thank the many media outlets here for helping us spread the word and being a part of the GIVE movement.
2008
- May 2008Beverage Spectrum Magazine
- April 2008Water Innovation Magazine
- April 2008Beverage Industry Magazine
- March 2008WTAE-TV
- March 2008BevNET.com
- March 2008Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- February 2008Daily Pennsylvanian
- January 2008Beverage World Magazine
2007
- December 2007Pittsburgh Business Times
- November 2007Pittsburgh Magazine
- August 2007KDKA-TV
- July 2007WTAE-TV
- July 2007POP City Media
- July 2007Pittsburgh Tribune Review
- June 2007Pittsburgh Business Times
If you’re a member of the media and would like more information about GIVE, please send us a message.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you! We're constantly looking to improve and grow. Help us.
Consumers
If you’re a give activist with questions, comments, ideas, or would like to become more involved, tell us!
Charities
We’re always on the lookout for dynamic non-profit organizations with a strong impact in the communities we serve. Maybe we can help yours?
Distributors + Retailers
We’re looking for distribution partners nationwide who believe in our mission and share our vision for give.
Media
We sincerely appreciate your interest in GIVE and we hope you will support our movement. Contact us to learn more.
Join our Mailing List
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One Oxford Centre, Suite 820 · Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-9808
Join Our Team
As a fast-growing company, PurBlu Beverages is on the lookout for creative, passionate, and energetic individuals to help take our GIVE brand to the next level. Tremendous opportunities exist for entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and hand-on individuals. Candidates must believe in our social mission and want to affect change. PurBlu Beverages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sales Team
We are currently seeking Area Sales Managers to grow GIVE in markets across America, especially in:
- New York City Metro/New Jersey
- Los Angeles Metro
- South Florida Metro
If you’d like to help us build the GIVE brand, please send a resume and cover note to jobs@purblu.com. No phone calls please.
2008 Summer Internships
PurBlu Beverages is currently seeking motivated summer internship candidates who can help expand our growing movement. As a mission-driven entrepreneurial company, we are looking for candidates who share our values and want to affect change. Interns must thrive in unstructured environment and be eager to take GIVE to the next level. Responsibilities include coordinating guerilla marketing campaigns, in-store merchandising and promotions, developing new and existing sales relationships, conducting market research, and acting as brand ambassadors for GIVE. Candidates will work with distributors to coordinate consumer promotions, and travel may be involved.
If you’re interested in joining GIVE for the summer, please send a resume and a statement of why you would be an asset to our brand. E-mail intern@purblu.com.
Where to Buy
GIVE Natural Spring Water is available at a growing number of natural foods stores, grocery outlets, delis and coffee shops throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
GIVE is now available at Whole Foods stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.
If you’d like to see GIVE in a store near you, please let us know. And if your favorite store doesn't offer GIVE, ask them why!