West Virginia American Water gives more than $845,000 to support organizations across the state – WV MetroNews

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others.

American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023.

The company provided over $459,000 through grants, contributions and programming support to nearly 127 organizations across the Mountain State. In addition, the foundation gave $386,200 in grants and employee matching gifts that further helps communities West Virginia American Water serves.

In a statement, West Virginia American Water President Rob Burton said that supporting the community in more ways than providing them with clean water is an extension of what the company is about.

“At West Virginia American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to our customers,” Burton stated. “We are also committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and work for our customers and employees. That’s why we’re proud to collectively provide over $845,000 in funding to benefit the well-being and safety of our customers and communities.”

Some of the 2023 American Water Charitable Foundation grantees in West Virginia included:

. $164,520 to support The Huntington Children’s Museum and its new ADA accessible Sensory City exhibit

. $30,000 to The American Red Cross Central Appalachian Region in their efforts to help victims of flash flooding across Kanawha, Fayette and Clay counties

. $25,000 to fund Mission West Virginia’s Bridge Program, a mentorship initiative that focuses on at-risk youth, including those in foster care and homeless teens

. $25,000 to First Lady Cathy Justice’s Communities in Schools Program supporting its Steps to Student Success Program

. And $19,820 to the West Virginia Manufacturers Association Educational Fund to enhance its Explore the New Manufacturing Program with an aim to bolster careers in the manufacturing industry

American Water employees also engaged in a philanthropy initiative of its very own after it raised over $37,000 for 73 state non-profit organizations through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s volunteer and matching gift program.