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 Missouri American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to organizations throughout the state. These organizations provide direct support to the communities served by Missouri American Water.

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Employees from Missouri American Water join members of the Branson Veterans Task Force to provide a grant on behalf of the American Water Charitable Foundation. (Photo: Business Wire)

“With this grant we are able to place a live wreath on every veteran gravesite in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery,” said Bob Smither, board member of the Branson Veterans Task Force. “Any leftover funds will be applied to other projects in our efforts to continuously honor and remember the sacrifices of our veterans and their families.”

Organizations receiving a State Strategic Impact grant include:

• Arnold (Gateway) Food Pantry
• Boone Center, Inc.
• Branson Veterans Task Force
• Bright Futures Audrain County
• Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri (1939 Club)
• Family Care Health Centers
• The Food Center
• Girls, Inc.
• Joplin Workshops, Inc.
• Second Harvest Community Food Bank
• Special Learning Center Foundation
• Souls Harbor of America, Inc.
• United Way of Greater Saint Joseph
• Wellston Loop Community Development Corporation

“Partnering with the American Water Charitable Foundation through this grant program allows us to provide important resources and programs meeting critical needs and strengthening our communities,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water.

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 Missouri American Water and provide support to communities statewide,” said Carrie Williams, President, 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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, 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.

About Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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