Hands On Well
Art Connects
Culture Builds
Community Transforms
Hands On Well is a nonprofit started from a simple heart to help others. We share art and culture to bring clean water to those in need, and to build warm connections in our community.
Hands On Well
Art Connects.
Culture Builds.
Community Transforms.
Hands On Well is a nonprofit organization rooted in the belief that art and culture can create meaningful, lasting change. Through creative initiatives and community-centered projects, we raise funds to build wells in underserved areas while fostering cultural exchange and connection.
What began as small, artist-led fundraising efforts has evolved into a platform where creativity meets compassion. Today, Hands On Well bridges art, culture, and community through collaborative projects that support both local engagement and global impact.
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Lee Ko
artist and the founder of Hands On Well
Our Founder
Lee Ko is a multidisciplinary artist based in Charlotte. She values the time and heart put into handmade work as a way to connect with people. Hands On Well began as a small family tradition of giving back. The name was even chosen by her children. She believes that small, handmade efforts can create big changes in the world.
Learn more about the artist → Lee Ko