American Water Contributes $250,000 to Camden’s LUCY Outreach to Support Local Youth

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) has announced a $250,000 donation to support LUCY Outreach’s capital campaign for a new youth activity center in Camden, NJ. This 10,000 square foot facility aims to enhance services for low-income youth and young adults. The partnership exemplifies American Water's commitment to community engagement and philanthropy, reflecting a history of collaboration with LUCY Outreach. Previous donations include $25,000 for recovery from a robbery affecting a youth program. American Water serves 15 million people across 46 states, emphasizing its dedication to safe and reliable water services.

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• Donation of $250,000 to support youth in Camden, NJ.
• Establishment of a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot youth center.
• History of community engagement and support through volunteering and past donations.

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today a $250,000 donation in support of LUCY Outreach’s capital campaign to build a new youth activity center in Camden, N.J.

“American Water is extremely proud to work with an inspiring organization like LUCY Outreach,” said Walter Lynch, President & CEO of American Water. “Our partnership with LUCY Outreach reflects our long-term commitment to make the communities we serve stronger, and we are excited to help them expand their programs to positively impact youth across the City of Camden.”

LUCY Outreach, a Camden-based nonprofit organization, offers multi-lingual, culturally responsive services to low-income Camden County youth and young adults ages 7-28, and their families.

The new LUCY Outreach Center will be a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot building adjacent to LUCY Outreach’s current home at 3201 Federal Street in Camden. The building will substantially expand the organization’s capacity to serve youth, and dramatically increase the positive impact on the lives of Camden’s young people.

“The overwhelming support and partnership from American Water has been beyond impactful for the youth and families that LUCY Outreach serves,” said Kristin Prinn, Executive Director and Founder of LUCY Outreach. “American Water continues to demonstrate what it means to ‘show up’ for its community, and to roll up their sleeves and tackle challenges with its nonprofit partners, not for them, and how seamlessly communities and the private sector can work together through a collaborative partnership that benefits and engages both the local residents and employees within their workplace community.”

This donation is the latest in a history of partnership between the local nonprofit and American Water. Since moving its headquarters to the Camden waterfront in 2018, American Water employees have volunteered countless hours, including days of service, tutoring and mentorship for afterschool & college and career programs, donating clothes for a career closet, preparing meals for evening programming, donating “wish list” items for college freshmen dorm rooms, board and committee membership, and even starting a Halloween candy donation at the youth center.

In November 2020, American Water and New Jersey American Water donated $25,000 to LUCY Outreach to help the organization bounce back after a late October robbery halted their youth bicycle program. The partnership has also been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the Faces of Philanthropy for making a difference in the greater Philadelphia region.

About American Water

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 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What is the recent donation made by American Water (AWK)?

American Water announced a $250,000 donation to support LUCY Outreach’s new youth activity center in Camden, NJ.

How will the new LUCY Outreach center impact Camden's youth?

The new center will expand services for low-income youth, helping to positively impact their lives and provide essential resources.

What is the history of American Water's partnership with LUCY Outreach?

American Water has had a long-standing partnership with LUCY Outreach, including previous donations and volunteer efforts since moving to Camden in 2018.

What other contributions has American Water (AWK) made to LUCY Outreach?

In November 2020, American Water donated $25,000 to help LUCY Outreach recover from a robbery that affected their youth programs.

Where is the new youth activity center being built?

The new LUCY Outreach activity center is being built adjacent to their current location at 3201 Federal Street in Camden, NJ.