By Joel Reuter, Indiana American Water—
EAST CENTRAL INDIANA – 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., recently provided $20,000 in disaster relief grants to Indiana organizations supporting the Town of Selma and City of Winchester. These communities, in Indiana American Water’s service territory, were impacted by tornadoes that swept through the region on March 14, 2024.
“Indiana American Water, in collaboration with the American Water Charitable Foundation, is pleased to join the ongoing needs to support families and communities that were impacted by these devastating tornadoes,” said Matthew Prine, president, Indiana American Water. “We are providing these grants recognizing that there is a long-term need for support. We hope these contributions can provide some additional assistance and relief to the residents of these affected communities.”
Recently, Indiana American Water’s local operations leaders presented a check for $5,000 to the Heart of Indiana United Way, aiding the Town of Selma. The City of Winchester Mayor Bob McCoy accepted a check for $15,000 to support the Community Foundation of Randolf County, the Winchester agency providing his city with disaster assistance.
The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program is designed to increase the impact of American Water employee donations made in response to natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires and other extraordinary disaster events.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to join the many others who have contributed their time and resources to support those impacted by the tornadoes,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the disaster assistance organizations who help make certain charitable dollars go where they are needed most.”
“The invaluable gifts of donors and companies like Indiana American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation are critical for helping families return to normal after the tornado disrupted so many people’s lives. Selma’s Long Term Recovery Committee and Heart of Indiana United Way can provide the kind of support that is needed to help make families whole again thanks to this generosity.,” said Jenny Marsh, President and CEO, Heart of Indiana United Way.
“With the support of the Heart of Indiana United Way, we continue to be in contact with members of our community that suffered losses when the tornadoes went through here. Donations like these are extremely valuable in our efforts to help them, especially when bridging the gap for people who didn’t have insurance or were under insured,” said Cindy Cox, City Councilor, Town of Selma.
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 Indiana American Water
Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.4 million people.