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American Water Charitable Foundation and West Virginia American Water Announce 2024 Holiday Donations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Dec. 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., along with West Virginia American Water announced today nine organizations will receive a combined total of $9,000 in State Strategic Impact grants, supporting West Virginia communities this holiday season.
“We continue to be grateful for the continued support that our community gives us,” said Nikki Bigiarelli, CEO of Hospice of the Panhandle. “This gift from the American Water Charitable Foundation will provide support for our patients not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year.”
Following is a list of organizations, each receiving a $1,000 grant, representing the entirety of West Virginia American Water’s service area:
 
"At West Virginia American Water, giving back to our communities is central to our mission in being an impactful corporate citizen," said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. “We’re proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation to support community organizations doing great work for our customers. We also wish everyone a bright and joyous holiday season.”
The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the Foundation’s 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 support organizations doing strong work across West Virginia this holiday season,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation’s grant program 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 LinkedInFacebook, X and Instagram.
About West Virginia American Water
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 600,000 people.
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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