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Virginia American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $181,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023

Alexandria, VA (July 11, 2024) – Recently, Virginia American Water announced its end-of-year charitable total for 2023,. Last year, the company provided over $37,230 through grants, charitable contributions and programming support to 55 organizations across Virginia. In addition, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) donated $144,100 in grants and employee matching gifts, further impacting communities served by Virginia American Water.  Combined, total giving exceeds $181,000.

 

"At Virginia American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to our customers,” said Barry Suits, President of Virginia American Water. “We are also committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and work for our customers and employees. That's why we're proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation, providing over $181,000 in funding to benefit the well-being and safety of our customers and communities."

 

Virginia American Water employees also engaged in philanthropy of their own, having raised over $26,000 for 58 non-profit organizations in Virginia through the American Water Charitable Foundation's volunteer and matching gift 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, American Water Charitable Foundation President. “We're proud to provide this funding to organizations across Virginia and throughout our company's national service area." 

 

To learn more about Virginia American Water's community involvement, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and view the company's 2023 Community Impact report.


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.


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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 amwater.com/awcf.

 

Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 350,000 people.


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Marybeth Leongini

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