American Water Charitable Foundation Supports Kentucky Communities Affected by Storms and Floods

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided a $15,000 grant to the American Red Cross, during the Kentucky Red Cross telethon, to support communities impacted by heavy rains and flash floods in Kentucky.

“Kentucky American Water, together with the American Water Charitable Foundation, is proud to support families and communities impacted by the recent floods,” said Robert Burton, president, Kentucky American Water. “Access to safe, clean drinking water is critical in our daily lives and in times of emergencies. We hope this contribution can provide some assistance and relief to the residents of these impacted communities."

Funding is in addition to a $10,000 grant provided to the American Red Cross earlier this year to support Kentucky communities impacted by flash floods. The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program is designed to increase the impact of American Water employee donations made in response to natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires and other extraordinary disaster events.

Additionally, the American Water Charitable Foundation is also a member of the Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, which proactively funds disaster relief and helps ensure the organization is better prepared to meet the needs of those affected by disasters, both big and small, across the U.S.

“In addition to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, the American Water Charitable Foundation proudly supports local chapters throughout American Water’s national footprint,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We are pleased to join others who have offered their time and resources to support those affected by the storms and floods in Kentucky. We extend our sincere appreciation to the American Red Cross who help charitable dollars get to where they are needed most.”

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 6,700 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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American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.

About Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people.