West Virginia American Water Donates $125,000 to Support YWCA Charleston’s Racial Justice Endowment Campaign
Charleston, W.Va. (May 5, 2022) – West Virginia American Water announced today its donation of a multi-year pledge totaling $125,000 to support the YWCA Charleston’s Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. The campaign, which seeks to raise $500,000 to match an anonymous donor, will further expand the YWCA’s training and education opportunities through the creation of additional job opportunities and the establishment of a training center to support racial equity and inclusion initiatives.
“Inclusion, diversity and equity are a central focus for West Virginia American Water. We know that when our employees feel encouraged to come to work as their true selves, it makes for a safer, stronger and more caring environment,” said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. “Supporting the YWCA Charleston’s Racial Justice Endowment Campaign was a clear fit for us, and we look forward to the progress that will be made through the Racial Equity and Inclusion Program.”
The Racial Justice Endowment Campaign will provide operating funds for the new YWCA Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at its former Second Seating location on Elizabeth Street in Charleston. Additionally, the program will hire more employees to conduct anti-racist facilitated sessions and equity education opportunities throughout the area.
“We believe that racial equity and inclusion is the foundation required to create the conditions for our communities to thrive,” said Debby Weinstein, CEO of the YWCA Charleston. “We are so thankful for like-minded businesses such as West Virginia American Water that show the value of inclusion, diversity and equity through their charitable giving. It means the world to our efforts, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generous support!”
All are welcome to contribute to the YWCA Charleston’s goal to #StriveFor5 in raising $500,000 for the Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. The organization seeks to raise the funds by December 31, 2022.
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
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 more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Charleston, W.Va. (May 5, 2022) – West Virginia American Water announced today its donation of a multi-year pledge totaling $125,000 to support the YWCA Charleston’s Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. The campaign, which seeks to raise $500,000 to match an anonymous donor, will further expand the YWCA’s training and education opportunities through the creation of additional job opportunities and the establishment of a training center to support racial equity and inclusion initiatives.
“Inclusion, diversity and equity are a central focus for West Virginia American Water. We know that when our employees feel encouraged to come to work as their true selves, it makes for a safer, stronger and more caring environment,” said Robert Burton, president of West Virginia American Water. “Supporting the YWCA Charleston’s Racial Justice Endowment Campaign was a clear fit for us, and we look forward to the progress that will be made through the Racial Equity and Inclusion Program.”
The Racial Justice Endowment Campaign will provide operating funds for the new YWCA Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion at its former Second Seating location on Elizabeth Street in Charleston. Additionally, the program will hire more employees to conduct anti-racist facilitated sessions and equity education opportunities throughout the area.
“We believe that racial equity and inclusion is the foundation required to create the conditions for our communities to thrive,” said Debby Weinstein, CEO of the YWCA Charleston. “We are so thankful for like-minded businesses such as West Virginia American Water that show the value of inclusion, diversity and equity through their charitable giving. It means the world to our efforts, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generous support!”
All are welcome to contribute to the YWCA Charleston’s goal to #StriveFor5 in raising $500,000 for the Racial Justice Endowment Campaign. The organization seeks to raise the funds by December 31, 2022.
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 560,000 people. For more information, visit www.westvirginiaamwater.com and follow West Virginia American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
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 more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.