American Water Charitable Foundation Invests in California’s Future with Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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., announced three California organizations were awarded 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grants.

“Investing in tomorrow’s leaders is critical to the future of our communities and our industry,” said Kevin Tilden, President of California American Water. “We are thrilled to see the American Water Charitable Foundation support organizations like Meristem, Generation Steam, and the Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove who are making a difference in the lives of diverse young people through innovative and impactful programs.”

About the California Grant Recipients:

• Meristem (Sacramento): Awarded $25,000 to purchase equipment for their café internship program, providing job skills and barista training to young adults on the Autism spectrum.
  
  
• Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove: Awarded $14,500 to build their Naturalists in Training Internship Program, focusing on high school students and emphasizing hands-on conservation and leadership skills.
  
  
• Generation STEAM (Chula Vista): Awarded $10,000 to support their Life Science Station program, which engages 4th graders in hands-on STEAM activities, career exploration, and engineering design challenges.

These grants will directly support high-impact projects and initiatives that align with American Water’s commitment to ESG, inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities.

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 (formerly Twitter) 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 and follow the American Water Charitable Foundation on Facebook.

About California American Water

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 700,000 people.