Get to Know Our Founders
Meet the Founders!
Four friends that do street outreach activities on their own decided to collaborate to make a larger impact on collecting and distributing donations to the unhoused community of Edmonton.
Claire Pearen
Co-Founder
Claire is an activist, and a helper that is loved by all that meet her. She is a vibrant force of nature that puts others before herself and makes sure that our unhoused community is well cared for. Energetic, compassionate and strong, she is a recognized face on the streets of Edmonton.
Jenn Vidrih
Co-Founder
That vibrant smile and kind eyes belong to a lady that works her butt off! Mother of twins, makeup artist, chefinthenude (foodie/best cook ever!) AND she manages to fit in Water Warriors as well. Jenn has a huge heart and a passion for all that she does. We are incredibly grateful to have her on our team.
Barb Sharpe
Co-Founder
With a keen belief in the power of charity and volunteer work, Barb Sharpe is committed to changing the world. Barb founded "GiveBack Edmonton"; by community, for community. Barb is largely responsible for helping us get the donations of clothing etc. and organizing everything to get them out on the street. There really couldn’t be a more dedicated volunteer, and we’re so happy to have Barb as part of the Water Warriors YEG team.
Rebecca Reid
Co-Founder
With her smile and her great big heart, Rebecca hits the street with the rest of her #wagonfam to bring some comfort to those living rough on the streets of Edmonton. Rebecca is also a force of nature with YEGfoodie where her passion is to help local food-based businesses get the word out. One bottle of water may not change the world, but it may make all the difference to that one person's day.