“We extend our sincere thanks to the American Water Charitable Foundation for its support of the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank through a State Strategic Impact Grant. This generous investment helps ensure that individuals and families across our region have reliable access to nutritious food and essential resources,” said Jennifer Warabak, executive director for Commission on Economic Opportunity, one of the 2025 grant recipients. “We are deeply grateful for the Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water’s ongoing partnership and commitment to strengthening our communities.”<\/p>\n The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the Foundation’s 2025 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program<\/a>, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water’s national footprint.<\/p>\n “Collaboration is key to truly making a positive change in the communities we call home,” said Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water, who also serves on the Foundation’s board of trustees.\u00a0“We’re proud to partner with nonprofits across Pennsylvania that are dedicated to continuing such important work. It’s an honor to assist them in those efforts with this financial support from the American Water Charitable Foundation.”<\/p>\n Below is a list of the grantees from across Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects and award amounts:<\/p>\n Access Services<\/a>, Montgomery County \u2013 Support housing and health goals, promote well-being and increase individual’s chances of exiting homelessness ($15,000)<\/p>\n Abington Area Joint Recreation Board<\/a>, Lackawanna County \u2013 Fund day-to-day operations of Hillside Park, the most used community asset in the Abingtons ($15,000)<\/p>\n Breakthrough T1D<\/a>, statewide \u2013 Alleviate unmet needs of individuals living with type 1 diabetes through community outreach ($25,000)<\/p>\n Commission on Economic Opportunity<\/a>, Luzerne County \u2013 Support holiday food distributions ($10,000)<\/p>\n Community Youth and Women’s Alliance<\/a>, Chester County \u2013 Augment food distribution program ($10,000)<\/p>\n Crispus Attucks York<\/a>, York County \u2013 Help with costs for the 42nd Annual Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration ($5,000)<\/p>\n Inspired Hearts and Hands<\/a>, Butler County \u2013 Support the Meals Squared program for holiday food box distributions ($5,000)<\/p>\n Kane Area Community Center<\/a>, McKean County \u2013 Provide funding for Summer Lunch and\/or Sneakers for Children programs ($5,000)<\/p>\n Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania<\/a>, Dauphin County \u2013 Rescue food that is going to be disposed of and help provide more than 300,000 meals in Pennsylvania ($5,000)<\/p>\n York County Veterans Outreach<\/a>, York County \u2013 Connect veterans in York with services and resource ($5,000)<\/p>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n “The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to support organizations that are making an impact in communities across Pennsylvania. Through our State Strategic Impact Grants, we aim to strengthen programs that provide essential resources and services where they are needed most,” said Carrie Williams, the Foundation’s president.<\/p>\n Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here<\/a>, and review Pennsylvania American Water’s 2024 Community Impact Report<\/a> summarizing the company’s outreach efforts.<\/p>\n About American Water For more information, visit amwater.com<\/a> and join American Water on LinkedIn<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n About American Water Charitable Foundation\u00a0 About Pennsylvania American Water View original content to download multimedia:https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/pennsylvania-american-water-proudly-recognizes-10-american-water-charitable-foundation-state-strategic-impact-grantees-302650845.html<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> (PRNewsfoto\/American Water) <\/p>\n
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\u00ae 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 6,700 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.<\/p>\n
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com\/awcf<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with 1,200 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.<\/p>\n Cision <\/p>\n