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West Virginia American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2023 Water and Environment Grantee

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (SEPT. 6, 2023) – 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 the Huntington Children’s Museum was awarded a Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served by West Virginia American Water.

“The Huntington Children’s Museum is overwhelmed with gratitude to be an American Water Charitable Foundation Water and the Environment grant recipient this year,” said Tosha Pelfrey, president of the Huntington Children’s Museum. “Together we’re going to create an amazing space for children to learn and develop through play while also supporting Huntington’s West End’s revitalization efforts.”

The Huntington Children's Museum was awarded a $164,520 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and the Environment Grant Program, which focuses on water, people and communities. This grant will help support the organization's new Sensory City exhibit, an ADA accessible exhibit that will provide a variety of sensory experiences, such as a water table, augmented reality sand table, mural and signage to educate youth about watershed protection.
 
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across West Virginia American Water,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Funding for the Water and Environment grants focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation projects.”

Learn more about West Virginia American Water’s community impact, here.

About West Virginia American Water 

West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 587,000 people. 

About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.  Follow American Water on TwitterFacebook and LinkedIn.


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 and follow the American Water Charitable Foundation on Facebook.

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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.