American Water Charitable Foundation Announces National Partnership With American Red Cross With $250,000 Donation

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as a new Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month. Proactively funding disaster relief helps ensure the Red Cross is better prepared to meet the needs of those affected by disasters, both big and small, across the United States.

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American Water Charitable Foundation President Carrie Williams and American Water EVP & COO Cheryl Norton present a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross as part of the Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program. AWCF becomes a new Red Cross Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month. (Photo: Business Wire)

“As extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, we continue to count on forward-thinking Disaster Responder members like the American Water Charitable Foundation to help power our preparedness and relief efforts,” said Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross. “We are so thankful for the American Water Charitable Foundation’s donation, which underscores their commitment to compassion in advance of disasters big and small.”

The Disaster Responder Program is a group of organizations and companies that take a proactive approach toward disaster relief. Members of this program pledge donations in advance of disasters. These donations power the Red Cross with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology, and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support when disasters occur. It also enables the Red Cross to respond to disasters quickly, offering a safe place to sleep, a hot meal, emotional support, and resources to aid in recovery. Additionally, the donations help prepare people and communities for future disasters.

“We provide water and wastewater services in 14 states and at 18 military installations,” said Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Water. “With such a large presence in the U.S., our Foundation’s partnership with the Red Cross allows us to proactively support our communities when and where they need help.”