MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) 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 Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh has received a $20,000 commitment as part of a larger Foundation Corporate Strategic grant. Funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout Western Pennsylvania.

"We are deeply grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water for investing in our mission. This support strengthens our efforts to remove barriers and empower African Americans to thrive socially, politically and economically. Investing in the Black community builds a Pittsburgh region where everyone can succeed," said Carlos T. Carter, president & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s workforce development programs include the Urban Seniors Jobs Program, the Urban Tech Jobs Program and TradesFuture. They have several Opportunity Broker Programs with partners such as the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, New Century Careers, A Phillip Randolph – Breaking the Chains of Poverty, Garfield Jubilee Workforce Development Taskforce, Pittsburgh Technology Council – Apprenti program and Pittsburgh Gateways.

“Pennsylvania American Water is proud to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation to support the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh,” said Pennsylvania American Water Director of Government and External Affairs Gary Lobaugh. “We greatly appreciate the important work this organization does to reduce barriers and help individuals throughout our community achieve economic empowerment. It’s an honor to collaborate with them in those efforts.”

The Corporate Strategic grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Corporate Strategic grants support high-impact programs that align with American Water’s values of being a solutions provider, where we seek to influence positive change and help keep communities flowing, improving and thriving.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to support impactful workforce development initiatives and programming that help prepare future leaders of tomorrow,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.

Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has donated to worthy causes and organizations in communities served by American Water. Being a good neighbor and steward of the environment has always been central to the mission of American Water and Pennsylvania American Water. Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation’s grant program 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 6,500 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 Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.

About American Water Charitable Foundation

The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen, and contributor to the communities where American Water and its employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.

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