COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Building strong communities is hard work and one of the most important things we do. We're dedicated to helping our communities be more vibrant places to live, work, and play, and hope to earn their support by being involved and concerned corporate citizens.
Our community involvement draws on the unique talents of our employees as well as the resources of our business. Through community giving, in-kind donations, partnerships and volunteering, we demonstrate our commitment to programs that address community-specific needs.
As a company, we work with a number of community-based partners throughout our service areas to positively impact the overall quality of life where our employees and neighbors live and work. It takes more than a one-time grant or volunteer effort to make a lasting difference, so we seek out and support organizations that understand how to best meet the needs of the community.
We are also frequently asked to speak at conferences, industry events, organizations and schools. If you are interested in tapping into our water industry expertise for your event or conference, please contact Nichole Baxter at: Nichole.Baxter@amwater.com.
REQUEST VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteer endeavors are driven by our employees’ commitment to strengthen their communities through volunteer action and leadership. Each year, they give thousands of hours of their time and expertise to support the communities where they live and work, as well as where we do business.
As a company, we believe that by working together, we can build a better world. We look for opportunities to give back, especially in our areas of community investment focus:
- Water and the Environment: Innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect our watersheds and our communities’ surface and groundwater.
- Water and Healthy Living: Efforts that contribute to healthy communities by promoting access to safe water and sanitation, educating customers on the health benefits of water and encouraging good hygiene practices.
- Environmental Education: Educational programs which provide information about water conservation, water and wastewater treatment, the water cycle, watershed protection and the environment.
- Community Sustainability: Projects that meet a definitive, sustainable community need, preferably aligned with American Water’s core business, and which enrich the lives of the residents who live and work in the communities we serve.
To request American Water volunteer support for your project or organization, please fill out our Volunteer Request form.