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Kentucky American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact Grant Recipients

Over $152,000 in funding awarded in 2024

Lexington, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2025) – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Kentucky American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded over $152,000 State Strategic Impact grants to 44 organizations across Central Kentucky in 2024.

Kentucky American Water AWCF “Our partnership with The American Water Charitable Foundation and Kentucky American Water allowed us to serve over 8,000 kids across 22 communities that fall into the gap during the holiday season. The volunteer support they provided as well as the financial support was immeasurable to these families in our community,” said Katie Keys, executive director of Operation Secret Santa.

The following organizations received grant funds:

  • Arbor Youth Services
  • Black Male Working Academy
  • Bluegrass Care Navigators
  • Bluegrass Greensource
  • Camp Horsin’ Around
  • Central Kentucky Audubon Society
  • Child Care Council of Kentucky
  • Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass
  • Chrysalis House
  • Clark County Community Services
  • Easterseals Bluegrass
  • Elizabeth’s Village
  • FoodChain
  • Friends of McConnell Springs
  • God’s Pantry Food Bank
  • Kentucky Blood Center
  • Kentucky Chamber Foundation
  • Leadership Central Kentucky Foundation
  • Lexington Community Radio
  • Lexington Habitat for Humanity
  • Lexington History Museum
  • Lexington Public Library Foundation
  • Living Arts and Science Center
  • Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center
  • Marafiki Center
  • Meeting the Needs Ministry
  • Natalie’s Sisters
  • Neighbors Immigration Clinic
  • Operation Secret Santa
  • Prevent Child Abuse of Kentucky
  • Radio Eye
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass
  • Scott and Bourbon Counties Habitat for Humanity
  • Scott County Humane Society
  • Seedleaf
  • Step by Step
  • The Hearing and Speech Center
  • The Hope Center
  • The Nest
  • Town Branch Park
  • United Way of the Bluegrass
  • Voices of Hope – Lexington
  • YMCA of Bourbon County
  • YMCA of Central Kentucky

“At Kentucky American Water we believe in giving back to the communities we serve,” said Kathryn Nash, president of Kentucky American Water. With support from the American Water Charitable Foundation, we are able to partner with a number of diverse organizations across our footprint and help ensure that our customers and communities have access to the resources they need to thrive.”

The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, 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.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations that align with Kentucky American Water and support the organizations working to make Central Kentucky a great place to live and work” said Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation 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.

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Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 560,000 people.


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Ellen U Williams

Specialist, External Affairs

859.268.6364

ellen.williams@amwater.com