American Water Charitable Foundation Provides Nearly $500,000 to Eligible Charities Nationwide During Giving Tuesday
December 11 2024 - 10:30AM
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 today that it provided nearly $500,000 to charities
across the nation during its weeklong Giving Tuesday
celebration.
To inspire community giving and celebrate Giving Tuesday, the
Foundation provided $100 to every employee via their Giving Rewards
Account to donate to an eligible charity of choice meaningful to
them. Over 3,900 employees participated, donating $390,000 to
support 1,900 charities nationwide.
Additionally, the Foundation awarded Feeding America a $100,000
Corporate Strategic grant, to help address food insecurity and end
hunger.
"I was proud to use my American Water Charitable Foundation
Giving Rewards to support Eva’s Village, a nonprofit organization
that has evolved from a soup kitchen into one of the most
comprehensive providers of treatment, recovery, and supportive
services in N.J.,” said Carmela Crawford, Senior Tax Accountant,
American Water. “I was also randomly selected to receive an
additional $1,000 in Giving Rewards to provide to an eligible
charity of choice. Thank you to the American Water Charitable
Foundation and American Water for fostering a culture of generosity
and support."
Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has
invested $15.5 million in funding through grants and matching gifts
that are important to American Water’s employees and positively
impact communities served by American Water.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to help Keep
Communities Flowing by partnering with local organizations and
American Water employees to make meaningful long-term differences
in the lives of those they serve,” said Carrie Williams, President
of American Water Charitable Foundation.
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.
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Media Contacts Alicia Barbieri Director, Communications
& External Affairs American Water (856) 676-8103
alicia.barbieri@amwater.com
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