The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit of American Water, and Iowa American Water announced that a total of $75,000 in State Strategic Impact grants has been awarded to 13 organizations across Iowa American’s service areas.
The grants are part of the foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on Water, People, and Communities and supports high-impact projects throughout American Water’s national footprint.
“At Iowa American Water, giving back is at the heart of who we are,” Brad Nielsen, president of Iowa American Water, said in a news release Thursday, Jan. 8. “With the support of the American Water Charitable Foundation, we’re honored to work alongside impactful organizations across our footprint – creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and ensuring that every family has access to the resources they need to thrive.”
One recipient, River Bend Food Bank, received a $20,000 investment. Dorie Arp-Benore, director of Donor Relations for River Bend Food Bank in Davenport, highlighted the impact.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation’s support has made a truly meaningful difference for families experiencing hunger across our region,” she said.
“This generous investment not only allowed us to purchase healthy, nutritious food, but also inspired Iowa American Water employee volunteers to take action – assembling 600 meal boxes and delivering more than 7,500 meals to neighbors in need,” Ms. Arp-Benore said in the release. “This partnership goes beyond a gift; it represents neighbors coming together to care for one another and strengthen our community.”
Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation, added that the foundation “is proud to support organizations that are making an impact in communities across Iowa. Through our State Strategic Impact Grants, we aim to strengthen programs that provide essential resources and services where they are needed most,” she said.
State Strategic Impact awards
Recipients in Iowa American’s service area include:
- American Red Cross of the QC
- Argrow’s House/Testimonies of Hope
- Center for Active Seniors (CASI)
- Clinton County Humane Society
- Clinton YWCA
- Every Child
- Family Resources, Inc.
- Friends of Donahue
- Hand in Hand
- Keep Scott County Beautiful/XStream Cleanup
- LivWell CARES Quad Cities
- Quad Cities Community Foundation
- River Bend Food Bank
Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $20 million through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water.
