2023-02-01 18:30News

American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water's General Counsel Contribute a combined $200,000 to Urban League

American Water Charitable Foundation and Americn Water EBRG members present a contribution to National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial and team.American Water Charitable Foundation and Americn Water EBRG members present a contribution to National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial and team.

The American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water’s General Counsel Jim Gallegos announced a combined total donation of $200,000 to the National Urban League and the Affiliate Movement. The funding will enhance workforce development initiatives that help close the equality gap for African-Americans and other historically underserved groups throughout American Water’s National footprint.

The total donation will support the National Urban League and the following affiliates with their ongoing workforce development programs:

  • Chicago Urban League
  • Greater Sacramento Urban League
  • Northern Virginia Urban League
  • Shenango Valley Urban League, Inc.
  • Urban League of Essex County
  • Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Inc.
  • Urban League of Greater Madison
  • Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
  • Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc.
  • Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc.


Learn more about American Water’s Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategy here.

 

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Topics: AWCF

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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.