Foundation donates $25,000 to support a veteran’s life-changing road to recovery

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 American Water’s Military Services Group, announced today that the Foundation awarded a $25,000 State Strategic Impact grant to K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs for veterans with invisible wounds of war, for the third consecutive year.

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American Water Military Services Group President Sean Wheatley presents a $25,000 American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Grant to K9s For Warriors during their annual Veterans Day Telethon. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We are thankful for the American Water Charitable Foundation's continued support of our mission to end veteran suicide,” said Lindsay Grayson, Chief Revenue Officer, K9s For Warriors. “K9s For Warriors has paired more than 1,000 veterans with a service dog. With the American Water Charitable Foundation's help, we can continue to provide these life-changing animals to veterans in need, helping them regain their independence and improve their quality of life.”

K9s For Warriors remains committed to ending veteran suicide, raising awareness for invisible disabilities, and creating policy-level reform for our veterans.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is thrilled to partner once again with K9s For Warriors to support their mission and promote the well-being of our veterans,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “This grant will play a vital role in saving two lives: a brave veteran who has served our country and a rescue dog that deserves a second chance at a happy life. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and our veterans.”

The State Strategic Impact grant is part of the 2024 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Water’s national footprint.

“We are delighted to collaborate with the American Water Charitable Foundation in continuing our support for K9s For Warriors, an organization dedicated to helping the veteran community and resonates with our team,” said Sean Wheatley, President, American Water Military Services Group. “This partnership reinforces our Military Services Group’s mission to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater services to service members and their families on 18 military installations.”

In the past two years, the American Water Charitable Foundation, in partnership with American Water’s Military Services Group, has contributed an additional $50,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to K9s For Warriors. In 2022 and 2023, the Foundation sponsored two dogs, Hydra and Honor, both of whom successfully completed Service Dog training and were paired with a Warrior.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation 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.

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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.

About Military Services Group

Military Services Group, a subsidiary of American Water, provides water and wastewater services to military installations across the country as part of the federal government’s Utilities Privatization program. Military Services Group currently owns, operates and maintains water and/or wastewater assets at 18 military installations, including: Fort Novosel, Ala.; Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.; Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; Scott Air Force Base, Ill.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Fort Johnson, La.; Fort Meade, Md.; Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; U.S. Army Garrison West Point, N.Y.; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Cavazos, Texas; Joint Base San Antonio, Texas; Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Fort Walker, Va.; Fort Belvoir, Va.; and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

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