Recipients across the Commonwealth receive $100,000 in total funding
MECHANICSBURG, Pa.
, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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., and Pennsylvania American Water, announced today that the Foundation awarded State Strategic Impact Grants to 10 organizations across the Commonwealth, totaling $100,000 in funding.
"We extend our sincere thanks to the American Water Charitable Foundation for its support of the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank through a State Strategic Impact Grant. This generous investment helps ensure that individuals and families across our region have reliable access to nutritious food and essential resources," said Jennifer Warabak, executive director for Commission on Economic Opportunity, one of the 2025 grant recipients. "We are deeply grateful for the Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water's ongoing partnership and commitment to strengthening our communities."
The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the Foundation's 2025 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.
"Collaboration is key to truly making a positive change in the communities we call home," said Justin Ladner, president of Pennsylvania American Water, who also serves on the Foundation's board of trustees. "We're proud to partner with nonprofits across Pennsylvania that are dedicated to continuing such important work. It's an honor to assist them in those efforts with this financial support from the American Water Charitable Foundation."
Below is a list of the grantees from across Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects and award amounts:
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Access Services, Montgomery County – Support housing and health goals, promote well-being and increase individual's chances of exiting homelessness ($15,000)
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Abington Area Joint Recreation Board, Lackawanna County – Fund day-to-day operations of Hillside Park, the most used community asset in the Abingtons ($15,000)
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Breakthrough T1D
, statewide – Alleviate unmet needs of individuals living with type 1 diabetes through community outreach ($25,000)
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Commission on Economic Opportunity
, Luzerne County – Support holiday food distributions ($10,000)
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Community Youth and Women's Alliance
, Chester County – Augment food distribution program ($10,000)
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Crispus Attucks York
, York County – Help with costs for the 42nd Annual Cultural Thanksgiving Celebration ($5,000)
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Inspired Hearts and Hands, Butler County – Support the Meals Squared program for holiday food box distributions ($5,000)
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Kane Area Community Center
, McKean County – Provide funding for Summer Lunch and/or Sneakers for Children programs ($5,000)
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Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania, Dauphin County – Rescue food that is going to be disposed of and help provide more than 300,000 meals in Pennsylvania ($5,000)
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York County Veterans Outreach, York County – Connect veterans in York with services and resource ($5,000)
"The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to support organizations that are making an impact in communities across Pennsylvania. Through our State Strategic Impact Grants, we aim to strengthen programs that provide essential resources and services where they are needed most," said Carrie Williams, the Foundation's president.
Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundationhere, and review Pennsylvania American Water's2024 Community Impact Report summarizing the company's outreach efforts.
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.
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, 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 Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with 1,200 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people.
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