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Missouri American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2023 Water and Environment Grantee

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The Mosaic Life Care Foundation in St. Joseph has received a $250,000 Water and Environment grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. The grant will fund an interactive water exhibit in the Children’s Discovery Center, allowing children to learn about drinking water, watershed protection, and the importance of water to health. The grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on water, people, and communities. The interactive water table exhibit will be located in the Plymouth Building of the Children’s Discovery Center.
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Mosaic Life Care Foundation in St. Joseph Receives $250,000 Grant

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 announced the Mosaic Life Care Foundation was awarded a $250,000 Water and Environment grant.

“Missouri American Water is thrilled the American Water Charitable Foundation chose to fund an interactive water exhibit in the Children’s Discovery Center in St. Joseph,” said Rich Svindland, President of Missouri American Water. “The selection of Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s application speaks to what a special and unique community project this is. Through the exhibit, children will be able to learn about the source of our drinking water, watershed protection, and the importance of water to our health in a fun and creative way.”

The Water and Environment grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation’s belief in this project positively impacts the collective investment centered around our efforts to bring a best-in-class Children’s Discovery Center to downtown St. Joseph,” said Julie Gaddie, PhD, President, Mosaic Life Care Foundation. “We are grateful for the Water and Environment grant funds that will support the construction of an interactive water table learning exhibit within the center.”

The interactive water table exhibit will be located in the Plymouth Building of the Children’s Discovery Center. The Center will engage children with hands-on learning experiences designed to stimulate imagination, foster creativity, and teach both problem-solving skills and the basics of health and wellness.

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations across American Water’s footprint,” said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation. “Funding for the Water and Environment grants focus on clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability, and water-based recreation projects.”

In total, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states.

Learn more about Missouri American Water’s community impact 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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 and follow the American Water Charitable Foundation on Facebook.

Media:

Christie Barnhart

Senior Manager, External Communications

Cell: 417-529-9781

Christie.barnhart@amwater.com

Source: Missouri American Water

FAQ

Who awarded the Mosaic Life Care Foundation the $250,000 grant?

The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded the grant.

What will the grant fund?

The grant will fund an interactive water exhibit in the Children’s Discovery Center.

Where will the interactive water table exhibit be located?

The interactive water table exhibit will be located in the Plymouth Building of the Children’s Discovery Center.

What is the focus of the American Water Charitable Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program?

The program focuses on water, people, and communities.

How much did the American Water Charitable Foundation award in total?

The foundation awarded $1 million to 23 organizations in 11 states.

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