Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grantees
03 Mayo 2024 - 9:53AM
Business Wire
Recipients include 5 nonprofit organizations
across Missouri
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 5 organizations were awarded a Water and Environment
grant, supporting communities served by Missouri American
Water.
“We are pleased to announce the recipients of this grant which
allows organizations across the state to promote environmental
sustainability through education, watershed protection and
volunteerism,” said Rich Svindland President of Missouri American
Water. “As individuals we all play a role in protecting our natural
resources to ensure their vitality for future generations.”
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water
Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program,
focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.
Below is a list of grantees throughout Missouri.
The 2024 recipients include:
- Joplin High School will receive $5,000 to purchase
equipment for student-led research projects focusing on water
quality.
- Wildcat Glades Friends Group in Joplin will receive
$9,500 to restore native landscape to improve water quality and
promote immersion in nature.
- Beyond Housing in St. Louis will receive $20,000 to
create sustainable outdoor space by tree planting, vacant lot
remediation and stream cleanup.
- Open Space STL in St. Louis will receive $10,000 to
promote hands-on opportunities for youth to learn about watershed
conservation as part of a Passport to Clean Water Program.
- Operation Food Search in St. Louis will receive $9,900
to support farm gleaning efforts to rescue/distribute fresh food to
individuals suffering from food insecurity.
Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation
adds: “The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to
partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across Missouri.
Funding for Water and Environment grants is allocated towards
projects focused on clean water, conservation, environmental
education, climate variability, and water-based recreation.”
To learn more about Missouri American Water click 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 Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the
largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 1.6 million people. For more information, visit
missouriamwater.com and join Missouri American Water on LinkedIn,
Facebook, YouTube, 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.
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