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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- 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., along with Illinois American Water, announced today it is now accepting applications for its inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program from eligible organizations within its service areas. This new initiative aims to boost confidence and trust in tap water and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable hydration options in public spaces. 'We're committed to providing access to clean, safe and reliable water service,' stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. 'Through funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, this program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship.' Selected recipients will receive funding to purchase reusable water bottle filling stations, enhancing public access to sustainable water sources. Eligible facilities must be a 501(c)(3) organization, K-12 public school, college or university located within Illinois American Water's service territory and be open to the public. Recipients will be responsible for installation and associated costs. Funding for the Hydration Station Grant Program will be provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water's national footprint. State Strategic grants are part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. For more information and to apply, visit the Hydration Station Grant Program page of Illinois American Water's website. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025. 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 6,700 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 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 About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. View source version on CONTACT: News Media Contact Anna Kubas Senior Manager, External Communications Illinois American Water [email protected] KEYWORD: ILLINOIS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: UTILITIES NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT ENERGY PHILANTHROPY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION SOURCE: Illinois American Water Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 11:13 AM/DISC: 05/27/2025 11:12 AM
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Awards Grants to 352 Nonprofits Across Multiple States
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2025-- The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded $10 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple states. Grants were awarded to 352 organizations across the Dominion Energy footprint, including 190 organizations in Virginia. This funding supports a variety of programs and services, including access to healthy meals for seniors, enhancing accessibility at nature trails, mental health services at community clinics, expanding homeownership education for families in need, and therapeutic art programs for military service members, veterans and their families, among other causes, such as: 'These shareholder-funded grants are designed to strengthen the good work that's already taking place by nonprofits across local communities,' said Hunter A. Applewhite, President of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. 'Every day, we strive to make a positive impact in all the areas that Dominion Energy serves. Supporting nonprofits helps to address important needs and to create meaningful outcomes.' Funding is available to organizations in areas where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas or has significant business interests. These include Virginia, South Carolina, northeastern North Carolina, and parts of West Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted from August 4 to September 15, 2025. Visit for more information. About the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Dominion Energy (NYSE: D ) provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina; is one of the nation's leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power; and is the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed $46.3 million in 2024 to community causes. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education, and encourage community vitality. Please visit to learn more. News Category: Corporate & Financial View source version on Media Contact: Cherise Newsome,[email protected], (757) 840-0100 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA VIRGINIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENERGY FOUNDATION OTHER PHILANTHROPY PHILANTHROPY UTILITIES SOURCE: Dominion Energy Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/19/2025 09:30 AM/DISC: 05/19/2025 09:29 AM
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Washington Trust Recognizes Outstanding Employees at Annual Celebration
Charitable Foundation Donates $7,000 to Local Non-Profits in Their Honor WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized seven employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company's annual Employee Fest. To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $7,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners. Nonprofit beneficiaries included Mentor Rhode Island (Warwick, RI), Boys and Girls Club of East Providence (East Providence, RI), Foster Forward (East Providence, RI), Amos House (Providence, RI), Animal Rescue Rhode Island (Peace Dale, RI), and Cranston League for Cranston's Future (Cranston, RI), and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (Providence, RI). In 2024, Washington Trust employees volunteered more than 8,100 hours of their time with more than 225 local nonprofit and community organizations. "We are proud to celebrate these remarkable employees for their dedication and leadership in serving our communities and each other," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Chairman & CEO at Washington Trust. "As we mark Washington Trust's 225th birthday, we reflect on our longstanding legacy as a trusted community partner—one built on the commitment, passion, and service excellence exemplified by outstanding team members like Chelsea, Scott, John, Patricia, Jason, Amanda and Lindsay." The Spirit of Washington Trust Award was presented to the following employees for customer service excellence, teamwork, high standards of performance, dedication, and service to others: Chelsea Esldoerfer, Construction Loan Team Lead; Retail Lending Scott Haggerty, Vice President and Rumford Branch Manager; Retail Banking John Mortenson, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor; Washington Trust Wealth Management The Community Service Award was presented to the following employees who contributed extraordinary voluntary community service during the year: Patricia Fernandez, Assistant Branch Manager at the Rumford Branch; Retail Banking Jason Costa, Vice President, Business Banking; Commercial Lending And the Stella NOVA (New Outstanding Volunteer Award) recipients were: Amanda MacGee, Vice President, Estate Settlement and Fiduciary Officer; Washington Trust Wealth Management Lindsay Gavin, Flex Banker at the Plainfield Pike Branch; Retail Banking To learn more about Washington Trust's commitment to the community, visit ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST® Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust values its role as a community bank and is committed to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at or the Corporation's website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Washington Trust Company
