New Jersey American Water Announces Nearly $1 Million In NRTC Funding For Asbury Park & Camden - Seite 2

In Camden, New Jersey American Water’s grant will help fund Cooper Health System’s Cooper Plaza Housing and Community Improvements project, working with the Camden Special Services District, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Camden County Habitat for Humanity and St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society. These activities will focus on reducing the number of vacant properties, improving conditions of occupied homes, reducing the number of properties with maintenance code violations, increasing the number of homes participating in home improvement programs, and improving neighborhood conditions and parks.

“With New Jersey American Water’s generous support, we are continuing to make remarkable strides towards the revitalization of Camden,” said George E. Norcross III, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cooper Health System. “This is a perfect example of all that can come from innovative partnerships, strategic vision and a shared commitment to enacting positive change.”

Since 2010, New Jersey American Water provided approximately $8.2 million in grants to community initiatives in its service areas across the state through the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. Approximately $7.1 million of that total has been awarded to Camden initiatives.

About New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.

About American Water

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.