Local Girl Scouts Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant
May 06, 2024
CONTACT: Kelli Lewis, Senior Director of External Relations, Kelli.Lewis@BDGSC.org, 304.553.7036
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — MAY 6, 2024 – Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council announced recently that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant.
"We at Black Diamond are so excited to see the activities this opportunity will provide," Cate Phillips, GSBDC Director of Programs and Educational Services, said. "Environmental stewardship is a cornerstone of Girl Scouting. This grant will allow even more Girl Scouts to learn about the environment."
"Collaboration is key to the work we do at our organization," Beth Casey, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, said. "We're ecstatic to continue our partnership with West Virginia American Water."
The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States and aims to support high-impact projects and initiatives that further American Water’s commitment to ESG, as well as inclusion, diversity and equity.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is committed to participating and investing in organizations and programs that benefit the diverse communities served by American Water,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “We take pride and are proud to further American Water’s ongoing commitment to being a good neighbor and strong partner in the community.”
Learn more about Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council's mission and community impact, visit gsbdc.org.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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 Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
Working in partnership with more than 2,000 volunteers, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council serves nearly 4,800 girls in 61 counties in West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, call 304.345.7722 or visit the council’s website at www.bdgsc.org.
Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
