American Water Charitable Foundation Invests More Than a Quarter Million Dollars in California and Hawaii
February 08 2024 - 5:40PM
Business Wire
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest
regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.,
announced that it awarded a combined total of $257,000 in 2023 to
support communities served by California and Hawaii American
Water.
“At California American Water and Hawaii American Water, we are
committed to giving back to the communities we live in and serve,
ensuring a sustainable future for all,” said Kevin Tilden,
President of California and Hawaii American Water. “Last year, the
American Water Charitable Foundation’s grant funding allowed us to
partner with incredible organizations that are making a real
difference in the lives of our customers.”
American Water Charitable Foundation’s funding supported
essential programs and initiatives in California and Hawaii focused
on:
- Improving communities – Providing resources and assistance to
vulnerable populations, supporting improvement projects and
promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Water and the environment – Funding programs focused on clean
water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability,
and water-based recreation.
- Workforce readiness – Supporting programs focused on general
career readiness, financial and business literacy, positive youth
development, mentoring, and life skills to help prepare future
leaders of tomorrow.
- STEM education – Inspiring the next generation of scientists,
engineers and water professionals by supporting STEM programs in
schools and communities.
"Grants provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation
support impactful initiatives and programs throughout American
Water’s national footprint," said Carrie Williams, President of the
American Water Charitable Foundation. "Our charitable focus to Keep
Communities Flowing empowers our community partners to make
meaningful long-term differences in the lives of those they
serve."
Grant funding is made possible by American Water’s shareholders,
not by ratepayers. Learn more about the American Water Charitable
Foundation here.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water
on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate
the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen,
and contributor to the communities where American Water and its
employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit
amwater.com/awcf and follow the American Water Charitable
Foundation on Facebook.
About California American Water
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water,
provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 700,000 people.
About Hawaii American Water
Hawaii American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides
quality wastewater services to approximately 29,000 people.
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