Each year, we get gifts we don't really need. Some we don't even want. America is about to spend another $450 billion to celebrate the holidays - that's enough to solve the water crisis several times over.

This holiday season I want to help Charity Water build wells to provide clean water. Join me and help create a ripple of good around the world with random acts of kindness.

When I learned that only $20 can give someone clean, safe water for two decades, I decided to start a campaign to help. Now, my goal is to raise $1000 to build wells in developing nations.

And the cool thing about charity: water is that they spend 100% of the money I raise directly on the water projects. Even better, when projects are complete, every dollar is tied to village and all the wells are posted on Google Earth.

So here's the part where I make a pitch.

Please donate what you can, but keep in mind that even $5.00 can make a difference. So skip that Starbucks for just one day and help provide clean water for kids on the other side of the planet.