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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(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., 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 program is designed to make safe and healthy hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship," stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water. Share 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.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
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California American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include 10 nonprofit organizations across California SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 10 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, totaling $157,900, supporting communities served by California American Water. "Monterey Audubon is thrilled to receive grant funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation to further our work conserving birds through direct action in the community," said Shannon Simpson, Executive Director of the Monterey Audubon Society, which was awarded a grant. "Cal Am and Monterey Audubon share a common goal of protecting our local environment and the outdoor education program partnership with CHISPA really adds to the benefit." The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. "Our Foundation's Water and Environment grant program embodies our deep commitment to the interconnectedness of water, people, and the communities we serve," said California American Water President Kevin Tilden. "Through this initiative, we are investing in projects that help ensure a sustainable and resilient water future, empower individuals through access and education, and strengthen the vitality of the communities we call home." Below is a list of 2025 grantees throughout California American Water's service communities. Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society - Awarded $8,300 for its ADI Wings & Wonders Program in partnership with CHISPA Housing, providing outdoor education programs for youth. Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove - $16,600 for the Educating the Next Generation of Environmentalists program to refresh conservation messaging in "Changes" exhibit, including three new classroom kits for grades 3-5. Nature Nexus Institute - Awarded $10,000 for its Ballona Creek Watershed Community Engagement program that educates students and local community about watershed health through hands-on habitat restoration activities. Sacramento Splash - $15,000 for the Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC), an environmental summer camp for 6th/7th graders to educate and help understand the value and protection of the outdoors. North Coast Resource Conservation & Dev. Council - Awarded $25,000 for its Kids Creek Care: Conservation Action in Mark West Creek, an environmental education program promoting water conservation and biodiversity in Mark West Creek. SLA Inc.- $20,000 for Planting Tomorrow: Trees for a Thriving El Monte. The program applies the funding toward planting trees to enhance community resilience. American River Parkway Foundation - Awarded $23,000 for its Protect the Parkway Project 2025 trash clean-up events along the Lower American River Parkway. Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation - $25,000 for the Laguna Stewards Program that allows community members to engage in habitat restoration of the watershed through hands-on environmental education. Extended Child Care Coalition of Sonoma County - Awarded $15,000 for its Water Conservation Project at Larkfield Garden & Learning Center to update and expand decade-old drip irrigation system and teach about water conservation. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across California," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation." Learn more about California American Water's community impact, 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 6,700 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, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit 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. View source version on Contacts Media: Evan JacobsExternal (707) 495-6135 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- General
- Business Wire
California American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 10 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, totaling $157,900, supporting communities served by California American Water. 'Monterey Audubon is thrilled to receive grant funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation to further our work conserving birds through direct action in the community,' said Shannon Simpson, Executive Director of the Monterey Audubon Society, which was awarded a grant. 'Cal Am and Monterey Audubon share a common goal of protecting our local environment and the outdoor education program partnership with CHISPA really adds to the benefit.' The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. 'Our Foundation's Water and Environment grant program embodies our deep commitment to the interconnectedness of water, people, and the communities we serve,' said California American Water President Kevin Tilden. 'Through this initiative, we are investing in projects that help ensure a sustainable and resilient water future, empower individuals through access and education, and strengthen the vitality of the communities we call home.' Below is a list of 2025 grantees throughout California American Water's service communities. Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society - Awarded $ 8,300 for its ADI Wings & Wonders Program in partnership with CHISPA Housing, providing outdoor education programs for youth. Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove - $ 16,600 for the Educating the Next Generation of Environmentalists program to refresh conservation messaging in 'Changes' exhibit, including three new classroom kits for grades 3-5. Nature Nexus Institute - Awarded $ 10,000 for its Ballona Creek Watershed Community Engagement program that educates students and local community about watershed health through hands-on habitat restoration activities. Sacramento Splash - $ 15,000 for the Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC), an environmental summer camp for 6th/7th graders to educate and help understand the value and protection of the outdoors. North Coast Resource Conservation & Dev. Council - Awarded $ 25,000 for its Kids Creek Care: Conservation Action in Mark West Creek, an environmental education program promoting water conservation and biodiversity in Mark West Creek. SLA Inc.- $ 20,000 for Planting Tomorrow: Trees for a Thriving El Monte. The program applies the funding toward planting trees to enhance community resilience. American River Parkway Foundation - Awarded $23,000 for its Protect the Parkway Project 2025 trash clean-up events along the Lower American River Parkway. Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation - $ 25,000 for the Laguna Stewards Program that allows community members to engage in habitat restoration of the watershed through hands-on environmental education. Extended Child Care Coalition of Sonoma County - Awarded $ 15,000 for its Water Conservation Project at Larkfield Garden & Learning Center to update and expand decade-old drip irrigation system and teach about water conservation. 'The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across California,' said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. 'Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.' Learn more about California American Water's community impact, 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 6,700 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, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit 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.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
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California American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include 10 nonprofit organizations across California SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 10 organizations were awarded a 2025 Water and Environment grant, totaling $157,900, supporting communities served by California American Water. "Monterey Audubon is thrilled to receive grant funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation to further our work conserving birds through direct action in the community," said Shannon Simpson, Executive Director of the Monterey Audubon Society, which was awarded a grant. "Cal Am and Monterey Audubon share a common goal of protecting our local environment and the outdoor education program partnership with CHISPA really adds to the benefit." The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. "Our Foundation's Water and Environment grant program embodies our deep commitment to the interconnectedness of water, people, and the communities we serve," said California American Water President Kevin Tilden. "Through this initiative, we are investing in projects that help ensure a sustainable and resilient water future, empower individuals through access and education, and strengthen the vitality of the communities we call home." Below is a list of 2025 grantees throughout California American Water's service communities. Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society - Awarded $8,300 for its ADI Wings & Wonders Program in partnership with CHISPA Housing, providing outdoor education programs for youth. Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove - $16,600 for the Educating the Next Generation of Environmentalists program to refresh conservation messaging in "Changes" exhibit, including three new classroom kits for grades 3-5. Nature Nexus Institute - Awarded $10,000 for its Ballona Creek Watershed Community Engagement program that educates students and local community about watershed health through hands-on habitat restoration activities. Sacramento Splash - $15,000 for the Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC), an environmental summer camp for 6th/7th graders to educate and help understand the value and protection of the outdoors. North Coast Resource Conservation & Dev. Council - Awarded $25,000 for its Kids Creek Care: Conservation Action in Mark West Creek, an environmental education program promoting water conservation and biodiversity in Mark West Creek. SLA Inc.- $20,000 for Planting Tomorrow: Trees for a Thriving El Monte. The program applies the funding toward planting trees to enhance community resilience. American River Parkway Foundation - Awarded $23,000 for its Protect the Parkway Project 2025 trash clean-up events along the Lower American River Parkway. Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation - $25,000 for the Laguna Stewards Program that allows community members to engage in habitat restoration of the watershed through hands-on environmental education. Extended Child Care Coalition of Sonoma County - Awarded $15,000 for its Water Conservation Project at Larkfield Garden & Learning Center to update and expand decade-old drip irrigation system and teach about water conservation. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across California," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation." Learn more about California American Water's community impact, 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 6,700 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, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit 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. View source version on Contacts Media: Evan JacobsExternal (707) 495-6135 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Iowa American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grantees
Recipients include five nonprofit organizations in Iowa that will further environmental stewardship efforts DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently awarded Water and Environment grants to five organizations totaling $65,000, supporting communities served by Iowa American Water. "River Action and the community have long benefitted from a collaboration with Iowa American Water that addresses water quality and education," said Kathy Wine, Executive Director of River Action, Inc. "The American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant will help provide funding for CoCoRaSH rain gauges and training for our high school and college students attending the Next Gen Summit in October 2025. These students will become a network of volunteers reporting rain observations using their gauges, which will get reported to organizations like the National Weather Service to assess the data." The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. "We are proud to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation and partner with these organizations that actively advance environmental stewardship and champion water conservation," said Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water. "By working together, we make greater and more meaningful impacts achieving these shared goals and enhance the well-being of the communities we are part of and proud to serve." Below is a list of 2025 grantees in Iowa American Water's service communities: Nahant Marsh Education Center awarded $25,000 of its Nahant FREE: Equitable Access to Conservation and Water Education program for Quad Cities students. Vince Jetter Community Center awarded $16,000 for its Bridging Access to Water program that will provide an outdoor bottle filling and handwashing station in addition to field trips and swimming for underserved youth in Clinton. Clinton Substance Abuse Council awarded $8,625 for its Monitor Secure Dispose program that supports education on proper disposal of medications to keep local waterways healthy. Bettendorf Public Library Foundation awarded $8,000 for its Aqua Explorers program that supports the children's library aquarium project that helps children learn about watersheds and environments. River Action, Inc. awarded $7,500 for its Flood Risk Mitigation Study that will support a surveyor's work to measure and understand flood risk for homes in the flood plain of our Quad Cities service area. "The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations providing meaningful impact across Iowa," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "Funding for Water and Environment grants supports projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation." Learn more about Iowa American Water's community impact, 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 6,700 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, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit About Iowa American Water Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 227,000 people. For more information, visit and follow Iowa American Water on Twitter and Facebook. View source version on Contacts Media: Lisa ReisenSenior Manager - External
