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11-year diverse supplier spend reaches $7.4 billion
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it launched the 2023 Water and Environment Grant Program, supporting clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. “The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to again launch the Water and Environment Grant Program, supporting impactful ini
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced a combined donation of $200,000 to the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement — $10,000 of which has been donated to the Greater Sacramento Urban League. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005935/en/ Audie Foster, Director
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today a combined total donation of $20,000 to six nonprofit organizations in Camden, N.J. “The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with Camden-based organizations to support their ongoing efforts in creating a positive impact in the community,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Chari
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Recipients include three nonprofit organizations across Illinois American Water
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that the American River Parkway Foundation has been awarded a STEM (science, technology, education, math) Education Grant, supporting communities served by California American Water. “California American Water is pleased to support American River Parkway Foundation’s River Bend Outdoor Education Site to provide
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Recipients include 25 nonprofit organizations across American Water’s national footprint
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Deepa Poduval will guide the company’s sustainability strategy
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Supporting the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement
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California American Water and EchoTech Services, Inc. held a ribbon cutting unveiling seven recently installed water bottle fill stations at Wayfinder Family Services’ main campus in Los Angeles. California American Water partnered with Wayfinder, a statewide nonprofit organization serving children in foster care, individuals with vision impairment or multiple disabilities and their families, to install the units with the goal of upgrading existing aging water fountains and promoting the benefit
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Grants available for community projects in the company’s service areas in 12 states
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, selects Water For People to be recognized as part of the New York Stock Exchange’s (“NYSE”) Global Giving Campaign. “American Water is proud to participate in the New York Stock Exchange’s Global Giving Campaign, recognizing our partnership with Water For People,” said Susan Hardwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Water. “Water For People aims to secure quality water and sanitatio
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Over $22,000 awarded to 12 Illinois Organizations
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today a $1 million commitment over four years to underserved and underrepresented students continuing education through a new Inclusion and Diversity (“I&D”) Scholarship Program. “American Water is proud to offer the Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship Program, providing equitable opportunities for students across American Water’s national footprint to continue their education,” said
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Recipients include Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento and the North State Building Industry Foundation (NSBIF)
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American Water Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2022 STEM Education Grant Program
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Over 109,000 Dry Tons of Residuals and Biosolids have been kept out of Landfills
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced that it has been recognized as a top-scoring company, for the fourth consecutive year, on the Disability Equality Index (DEI)®, the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates. "American Water values and promotes diversity in its workforce,” said Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer.
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Illinois American Water has increased diverse spending by $8 million since 2020.
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The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has provided millions in utility assistance grants to families in need since January
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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announces last call for Water and Environment grant applications with a submission deadline of June 30, 2022. The Water and Environment grant opportunity, part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, supports projects or programs focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability
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American Water Honors 9 Students Nationwide for Scholastic Achievement
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10-year diverse supplier spend reaches $6.4 billion
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Yesterday, Sol Systems and Illinois American Water, the largest investor-owned water utility in Illinois, cut the ribbon on their second solar project, located in Peoria, Ill. The 2.3-megawatt (MW) solar project includes bifacial panels and single-axis trackers and will generate the equivalent electricity each year of approximately 350 homes. This is the second project collaboration of its kind for Sol Systems and Illinois American Water. They cut the ribbon on their first 2.3 MW array, located
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Educational resources are available on company’s website.
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Thirteen organizations receive $75,000 in funding to help protect water resources in Pennsylvania through annual grant program
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Illinois American Water is celebrating Earth Day by awarding over $14,000 in Environmental Grants for water source protection. Eight innovative community projects will share over $14,000 to help improve, restore or protect watersheds. According to Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President, including the 2022 commitment more than $290,000 will have been contributed to 90 projects dedicated to water source protection and environmental projects since 2009 via Illinois American Water’s Enviro
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Foundation Unveils Updated Pillars of Giving and New Grant Opportunities
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, along with New Jersey American Water were recognized today by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 2022 Faces of Philanthropy for making a difference in the greater Philadelphia region through its unique and highly successful partnership with Hopeworks. American Water and New Jersey American Water have a long-standing collaboration with Hopeworks, a non-profit that provides a positive, h
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Today Missouri American Water announced its new Hydration Station Grant Program, which is designed to make safe and healthy hydration more accessible in public spaces while promoting environmental stewardship. Applications for this year’s grants will be accepted through May 13, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220405005834/en/ Puddles demonstrates Missouri American Water's new hydration station. (Photo: Business Wi
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Honored by Newsweek and VETS Indexes
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Customers can also request free trees to plant on their property through this initiative
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Company Donates More Than $1.3 Million in 2021 to Camden Community Organizations
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced it was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2022. "Delivering a reliable supply of safe, clean, and affordable drinking water to our customers and treating their wastewater is fundamental to the business. American Water's dedication to our environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles confirms our belief that ‘how’ a company operates is just as important as ‘wh
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California American Water has received funding from the State of California to provide over $6 million in COVID relief to customers in need who fell behind on payments during the COVID emergency. The California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program is administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act to cover unpaid water service bills between March 2020 and June 15, 2021. California American Water will automatically apply this assistance to
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has been included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 GEI expands globally to represent 45 countries and regions, including firms headquartered in Colombia and Uruguay for the first time. Member companies represent a variety of sectors, including financials, technology, and utilities, which collectively have the highest
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American Water Makes $45 Million Donation to the American Water Charitable Foundation
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, and the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by American Water, today announced a $40,000 donation to the Center for Aquatic Sciences in support of their 2022 Community and Urban Science Enrichment (CAUSE) Summer Camp Program. “American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are proud to continue our partnership with the Center for Aqua
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Annual grant program provides critical funding to Missouri fire and emergency organizations in the company’s service areas
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Though in-person volunteer opportunities decreased in 2021, Illinois American Water employees have donated over 450 hours to Illinois organizations so far this year. While volunteering, Illinois American Water employees follow Illinois American Water and CDC guidelines to support safety, including social distancing and wearing a face covering. Whenever possible volunteer opportunities are held virtually or outside, or completed on an individual level. Volunteer projects include neighborhood clea
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‘Full Futures: A School Nutrition Partnership’ kicks off in the Camden City School District; Campbell to invest $5 million over five years
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Funding available to support inclusion and diversity initiatives for nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities in company’s service
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AWWA selects engineering leader to identify capital and operating cost metrics tied to PFAS mitigation as U.S. EPA determines regulation for utilities SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., September 30, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t easily biodegrade, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are drawing increased scrutiny from health agencies, utilities and the public for their presence in drinking water and their effects on human and environ
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Demonstrating American Water’s Continued Commitment to Serving Our Customers and Our Communities
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Eligible non-profits include those promoting and expanding inclusiveness and diversity within the company’s service areas
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Recipients include Imperial Beach, California, and Lexington, Kentucky
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Missouri American Water to grant up to $1,200 for firefighters and emergency organizations within state.
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Two employees recognized for volunteer efforts
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today Senior Diversity Program Lead Sharon Manker was recognized by DiversityPlus Magazine as one of the 2021 Top 15 Women in Power Impacting Diversity. Those recognized represent national and global leaders who have achieved enormous success in the Supplier Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (SDEI) area. “I want to congratulate Sharon on this well-deserved recognition,” said Lawrence Woot