Pennsylvania American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Nearly $2 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023
02 July 2024 - 11:35PM
Business Wire
Recently, Pennsylvania American Water announced its end-of-year
charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided
more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable
contributions and programming support to 390 organizations across
Pennsylvania. When combined with the $481,900 the American Water
Charitable Foundation (AWCF) provided throughout the Commonwealth,
the total amount of support soars to $1,976,896.
“At Pennsylvania American Water, our work extends beyond
providing safe, clean and reliable water and wastewater services to
our customers. We’re also committed to supporting organizations
that make our communities a better place to live and work for our
customers and employees,” said Pennsylvania American Water
President Justin Ladner. “Through the financial support of these
nonprofit groups, we’re able to contribute to efforts benefitting
the continued well-being of our customers, communities and
watersheds.”
Each year, Pennsylvania American Water provides hundreds of
thousands of dollars in grants to its communities through its
annual Firefighting Support Grant Program and Environmental Grant
Program, as well as its statewide charitable giving and community
sponsorship efforts. Last year, the company contributed $101,775 to
177 local fire and rescue organizations; $63,950 to 17
organizations working to promote inclusion, diversity and equity;
$186,527 to 52 environmental groups; $30,600 to 17 health and
wellness organizations; and $321,902 to 111 organizations working
in the area of community sustainability.
“We’re thankful for our partner organizations in communities
across Pennsylvania, and we applaud them for their ongoing
commitment and dedication,” added Ladner.
Pennsylvania American Water employees also engaged in
philanthropy of their own, raising $123,800 for 336 Pennsylvania
non-profit organizations through AWCF’s volunteer and matching gift
program. Employees also contributed 1,283 volunteer hours to 249
community organizations and initiatives throughout the year.
Additionally during 2023, 24 organizations were awarded $358,105
through AWCF’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program.
“American Water has long believed in the importance of being a
good neighbor and good steward of the environment, and grant
programs provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation are
one important component of that philosophy,” said Carrie Williams,
AWCF president. “We’re proud to provide this funding to
organizations across Pennsylvania and throughout our company’s
national service area.”
Pennsylvania American Water also contributed $650,045 to its H2O
Help to Others assistance program. A resource that has been
available for more than 30 years, the income-based assistance
program offers yearly grants and monthly bill discounts to help
customers in need.
To learn more about Pennsylvania American Water’s community
involvement, read the company’s 2023 Community Impact Report or
view the animated version.
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 the 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.
About Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is
the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 2.3 million people.
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Media Contacts: Gary Lobaugh (Western PA) Director,
Government and External Affairs 724.873.3674
gary.lobaugh@amwater.com
David Misner (Central PA) Senior Manager, External
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Susan Turcmanovich (Northeast PA) Manager, External Affairs
570.351.0120 susan.turcmanovich@amwater.com
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