‘Hearts for Honduras’ fundraiser takes plunge to provide clean water

Hearts for Honduras, a nonprofit being helped by Park City High School students. On Feb 1, a Polar Plunge event with Live DJ at Jordaelle Reservoir aims to bring awareness to clean water needs in schools in Central America. Photo: Jill Warburton Photography

The club, founded by two PCHS students, will be raising money to provide clean water to local communities in Honduras. The event is Feb. 1 at the Jordanelle State Park.

PARK CITY, Utah — A special group of Parkites are rolling up their sleeves to lend a hand to people in a special region of the world.

Park City High School students Elle Warburton, Noah Joiner, Elle Logsdon, and Jonas Miller have started a club called Hearts for Honduras and they’re holding a fundraising event, which will help provide clean water initiatives in local, Honduran communities. 

Park City parents Tara Joiner and Jill Warburton have taken their children to Honduras for the last three years to do service work there via the HAVE Foundation (Honduras Agalta Valley Education).

“They were so moved by their trip that they started a club at their high school, and I believe they have over 140 members,” Jill Warburton told TownLift.

Park City Polar Plunge event:

• When: Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m.
• Where: Jordanelle Reservoir State Park

Click here to register or to donate

Registration fee is $35.

Madeline Vargas from the Park City Yoga Collective will be leading a warmup with Breathe-to-the-Beat and a live DJ at the Jordanelle

HAVE volunteers help physically build new schools in rural communities, which allow local students to attend free of charge. Bob Hope is a founder of the foundation.

Hearts for Honduras is raising money for clean water. “20,000 filters are needed and the impact they have on health and education is amazing,” Warburton reminds us. “We hope this Polar Plunge becomes an annual fun family affair.”

Making a Global Impact
Hearts for Honduras aims to bridge the gap between students in Park City and children in Honduras by providing essential school supplies and writing personalized letters of encouragement. These small yet impactful gestures aim to inspire Honduran students to pursue their dreams despite systemic challenges like poverty and inequality.

“Many students in Park City may not realize the extent of the challenges faced by people in developing countries,” said club president Elle Warburton, who was inspired to start the group after a personal experience in Honduras. “Our club helps students step out of their comfort zones and make a meaningful difference.”

Broadening Horizons at PCHS
While PCHS boasts a variety of service-oriented clubs, most focus on local initiatives. Hearts for Honduras expands this scope, promoting global awareness and empathy among its 117 members. The club’s activities include organizing school supply drives and collaborating with Latinos in Action (LIA) to create Spanish-language letters for Honduran children.

“Small acts of kindness, like writing letters, can have lasting impacts,” said Jonas Miller, the club’s fundraising chair. “Even students who can’t travel abroad can feel empowered knowing their efforts matter.”