Golden State Water and California American Water Team up with Senator Ted Gaines for “Operation Gobble”
22 November 2017 - 3:19AM
Business Wire
200 Thanksgiving Turkeys to be Delivered to
Local Non-profits
California American Water:
What:
Operation Gobble
When:
8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017
Where:
Bayside Church 8191 Sierra College Boulevard Roseville, CA 95661
Contact:
Evan Jacobs for California American Water at (916) 568-4252 Betsey
Hodges for Senator Gaines at 916-207-2600 Lindsay Bollea for Golden
State Water at (916) 448-5802
California State Senator Ted Gaines and two water companies
serving his district – California American Water and Golden State
Water Company (Golden State Water) – will provide 200 fresh turkeys
to local non-profits on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 as part of the 27th
annual “Operation Gobble” program. This year, Save Mart
Supermarkets is providing the turkeys at their cost to help reach
even more families.
“Operation Gobble” is a charitable, joint venture between
California water companies and elected officials and is set to
deliver thousands of turkeys to underprivileged families throughout
the state this Thanksgiving holiday. Introduced in 1990, the unique
program pairs the local knowledge of elected officials with the
resources of the private sector to benefit those in need.
“Operation Gobble is a community partnership that enables us to
bring together local business with some of the most effective
non-profits in our districts,” Senator Gaines said. “Through this
innovative partnership, we are going to deliver a Thanksgiving meal
to thousands in the region who may have otherwise gone
without.”
“I’m so proud to be associated with this annual event that fills
such an important need within our community,” Gaines said. “By
providing local non-profit partners with hundreds of Thanksgiving
turkeys, we’re helping ensure that our region's families can enjoy
a traditional holiday meal together.”
During the program, participating investor-owned water companies
like California American Water and Golden State Water provide
turkeys and transportation in partnership with local elected
officials who offer local expertise in directing the donations to
community food banks, churches and other non-profit
organizations.
“California American Water has more than 70 employees who live
and work here in Sacramento,” said External Affairs Manager for
California American Water Evan Jacobs. “This program is an
opportunity for us to give back to our customers, our neighbors and
our families.”
Millions of Californians lack sufficient resources to feed
themselves on a regular basis. Many of these residents are
low-income families that will not be able to afford a Thanksgiving
meal.
"Operation Gobble has become an important part of the holiday
season for all of our employees, who understand the significant
impact a warm Thanksgiving meal can make for our neighbors in
need,” said Paul Schubert, Northern District General Manager for
Golden State Water. “We appreciate the partnership of our elected
officials and community organizations who work closely with us to
ensure the turkeys find their way to those who need them most.”
“Golden State Water, California American Water, State Senator
Gaines and our non-profit partners are proud to be a part of this
annual effort, which makes the Thanksgiving holiday a little
brighter for our neighbors in need,” Jacobs said.
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and
wastewater services to more than 660,000 people.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the
largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water
and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,700
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an
estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More
information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE:
AWR). Golden State Water provides water service to approximately
257,000 customers throughout 10 counties in Northern, Coastal and
Southern California, and distributes electricity to approximately
24,000 customers in the Big Bear recreational area of California
through its Bear Valley Electric Service division. American States
Water Company also owns a contracted services subsidiary, American
States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS). ASUS provides operations,
maintenance and construction management services for water and
wastewater systems located on military bases throughout the country
under 50-year privatization contracts.
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California American WaterEvan Jacobs,
916-568-4252evan.jacobs@amwater.com
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