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Virginia American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grantees

Recipients include three Virginia-based non-profit organizations

Alexandria, VA – June 13, 2024 – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced three organizations were awarded a Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by Virginia American Water.

“At Virginia American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services to our customers. We are also committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and work,” said Barry Suits, President of Virginia American Water. “Funding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and Environment grant program supports deserving organizations and their positive impact throughout the Commonwealth.”

The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.

Below is a list of the Virginia grantees:

  • James River Association will provide high school biology students with the opportunity to conduct up-close investigations of the James River’s Ecosystems by analyzing data to examine impacts of various species on the river’s health.
  • Friends of the Occoquan’s Barrels & Blooms project will focus on empowering communities through water conservation. Their program will work to improve water conservation by utilizing rain barrels, creating community gardens and hosting river clean-ups for healthier waterways.
  • Maymont Foundation will use funding to support environmental education resources for K-12 schools by offering environmental and horticultural education and supporting community engagement.

  
Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation adds: “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across Virginia. Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”

Learn more about Virginia 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 6,500 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com 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 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

External Affairs Manager

571.344.0998

marybeth.leongini@amwater.com