{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"120933","rtpr_id":"nPn3DpN61a","ticker":"AWK","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["AWK"],"title":"California American Water Announces $5,000 Grant to Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-17T19:55:35.648Z","article_body":"California American Water Announces $5,000 Grant to Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation\n\nPR Newswire\n\nVENTURA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026\n\nFunding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation through\nits State Strategic Impact Grant Program\n\nVENTURA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable\nFoundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American\nWater (NYSE: AWK), and California American Water, announced today that the\nFoundation has awarded a $5,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to the Ventura\nCounty Family Justice Center Foundation, a Ventura-based nonprofit providing\nongoing resources and programs for victims and survivors of domestic\nviolence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder and dependent adult abuse, hate\ncrimes, human trafficking, and other violent crimes in Ventura County.\n\nThe State Strategic Impact Grant will support the Center's Camp HOPE America\n– Ventura County, an evidence-based camping and mentoring program that helps\nchildren and teens build hope, resilience, and pathways toward their goals.\nCamp HOPE is grounded in the belief that higher levels of hope among children\ncan contribute to improved academic, athletic, physical, and developmental\noutcomes.\n\n\"We are incredibly grateful to California American Water and the American\nWater Charitable Foundation for investing in the healing and hope of children\nin our community through the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation,\"\nsaid Tina Knight, Executive Director, Ventura County Family Justice Center\nFoundation. \"This generous support for Camp HOPE will help provide young\nsurvivors of trauma with a safe place to build resilience, confidence, and\nlasting connections. Partnerships like this remind our children that they are\nnot alone and that our community believes in their futures.\"\n\n\"We are proud to partner with the Ventura County Family Justice Center\nFoundation and support Camp HOPE's commitment to helping children and teens\nbuild hope, resilience, and pathways toward their dreams,\" said Jessica\nTaylor, Director of Operations at California American Water.\n\nThe State Strategic Impact Grant is part of the 2026 Keep Communities Flowing\nGrant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and\nCommunities. State Strategic Grants support high-impact projects and\ninitiatives throughout American Water's national footprint.\n\n\"The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to support organizations\nthat reflect California American Water's commitment to strengthening\ncommunities and improving quality of life,\" said Carrie Williams, President,\nAmerican Water Charitable Foundation. \"Camp HOPE provides a supportive\nenvironment where children and teens can grow, build confidence, and reach\ntheir full potential.\"\n\nLearn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3074232113&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2Fawcfgrants&a=here)\n.\n\nAbout American Water\nAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater\nutility company in the United States. With a history dating back to\n1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing\nsafe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services\nto approximately 14 million people with regulated operations\nin 14 states and on 18 military installations. American\nWater's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their\nsignificant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve\nexcellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and\nother stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2292225767&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2F&a=amwater.com)\n and join American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1226938195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Famerican-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2360662713&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweareamericanwater%2F&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1830043062&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Famwater&a=X)\n and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1819190438&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwekeeplifeflowing&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout American Water Charitable Foundation\nThe American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit\norganization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of\ngiving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has\ninvested over $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to\nsupport eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The\nFoundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on\ncustomer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1245119206&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2Fawcf&a=amwater.com%2Fawcf)\n.\n\nAbout California American Water\nCalifornia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water,\nwith approximately 300 dedicated employees, provides safe,\nclean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services\nto approximately 720,000 people. For more information, visit\nwww.californiaamwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2841653338&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.californiaamwater.com%2F&a=www.californiaamwater.com)\n and follow California American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2513426355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcalifornia-american-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3717047512&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcaamwater&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3929381428&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcaamwater%2F&a=X)\n, and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1706638767&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcalifornia_american_water%2F&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation\nThe Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit\n501(c)(3) that was formed to provide funding and resources for the Ventura\nCounty Family Justice Center and its programs for victims and survivors of\ndomestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder and dependent adult\nabuse, hate crimes, human trafficking, and other violent crimes in Ventura\nCounty, visit www.vcfjcfoundation.org.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=539820381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vcfjcfoundation.org%2F&a=www.vcfjcfoundation.org.)\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-announces-5-000-grant-to-ventura-county-family-justice-center-foundation-302853212.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-announces-5-000-grant-to-ventura-county-family-justice-center-foundation-302853212.html)\n\nSOURCE American Water\n\n\n\nMedia Contact, Brian A. Barreto, External Affairs, Phone: 626-388-7484, Email: brian.barreto@amwater.com; American Water Charitable Foundation, Media contact: awcfmedia@amwater.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1763395/California-American-Water-Logo.jpg?id=OA2891297\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn3DpN61a","title":"California American Water Announces $5,000 Grant to Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"AWK","created":"2026-08-17T19:55:35.648Z","tickers":["AWK"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"California American Water Announces $5,000 Grant to Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation\n\nPR Newswire\n\nVENTURA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026\n\nFunding provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation through\nits State Strategic Impact Grant Program\n\nVENTURA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable\nFoundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American\nWater (NYSE: AWK), and California American Water, announced today that the\nFoundation has awarded a $5,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to the Ventura\nCounty Family Justice Center Foundation, a Ventura-based nonprofit providing\nongoing resources and programs for victims and survivors of domestic\nviolence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder and dependent adult abuse, hate\ncrimes, human trafficking, and other violent crimes in Ventura County.\n\nThe State Strategic Impact Grant will support the Center's Camp HOPE America\n– Ventura County, an evidence-based camping and mentoring program that helps\nchildren and teens build hope, resilience, and pathways toward their goals.\nCamp HOPE is grounded in the belief that higher levels of hope among children\ncan contribute to improved academic, athletic, physical, and developmental\noutcomes.\n\n\"We are incredibly grateful to California American Water and the American\nWater Charitable Foundation for investing in the healing and hope of children\nin our community through the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation,\"\nsaid Tina Knight, Executive Director, Ventura County Family Justice Center\nFoundation. \"This generous support for Camp HOPE will help provide young\nsurvivors of trauma with a safe place to build resilience, confidence, and\nlasting connections. Partnerships like this remind our children that they are\nnot alone and that our community believes in their futures.\"\n\n\"We are proud to partner with the Ventura County Family Justice Center\nFoundation and support Camp HOPE's commitment to helping children and teens\nbuild hope, resilience, and pathways toward their dreams,\" said Jessica\nTaylor, Director of Operations at California American Water.\n\nThe State Strategic Impact Grant is part of the 2026 Keep Communities Flowing\nGrant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and\nCommunities. State Strategic Grants support high-impact projects and\ninitiatives throughout American Water's national footprint.\n\n\"The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to support organizations\nthat reflect California American Water's commitment to strengthening\ncommunities and improving quality of life,\" said Carrie Williams, President,\nAmerican Water Charitable Foundation. \"Camp HOPE provides a supportive\nenvironment where children and teens can grow, build confidence, and reach\ntheir full potential.\"\n\nLearn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3074232113&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2Fawcfgrants&a=here)\n.\n\nAbout American Water\nAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater\nutility company in the United States. With a history dating back to\n1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing\nsafe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services\nto approximately 14 million people with regulated operations\nin 14 states and on 18 military installations. American\nWater's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their\nsignificant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve\nexcellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and\nother stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2292225767&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2F&a=amwater.com)\n and join American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1226938195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Famerican-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2360662713&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweareamericanwater%2F&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1830043062&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Famwater&a=X)\n and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1819190438&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwekeeplifeflowing&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout American Water Charitable Foundation\nThe American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit\norganization established by American Water, focuses on three pillars of\ngiving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has\ninvested over $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to\nsupport eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The\nFoundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on\ncustomer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1245119206&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amwater.com%2Fawcf&a=amwater.com%2Fawcf)\n.\n\nAbout California American Water\nCalifornia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water,\nwith approximately 300 dedicated employees, provides safe,\nclean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services\nto approximately 720,000 people. For more information, visit\nwww.californiaamwater.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2841653338&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.californiaamwater.com%2F&a=www.californiaamwater.com)\n and follow California American Water on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=2513426355&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcalifornia-american-water%2F&a=LinkedIn)\n, Facebook\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3717047512&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcaamwater&a=Facebook)\n, X\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=3929381428&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcaamwater%2F&a=X)\n, and Instagram\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=1706638767&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcalifornia_american_water%2F&a=Instagram)\n.\n\nAbout Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation\nThe Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit\n501(c)(3) that was formed to provide funding and resources for the Ventura\nCounty Family Justice Center and its programs for victims and survivors of\ndomestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder and dependent adult\nabuse, hate crimes, human trafficking, and other violent crimes in Ventura\nCounty, visit www.vcfjcfoundation.org.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754064-1&h=539820381&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vcfjcfoundation.org%2F&a=www.vcfjcfoundation.org.)\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-announces-5-000-grant-to-ventura-county-family-justice-center-foundation-302853212.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/california-american-water-announces-5-000-grant-to-ventura-county-family-justice-center-foundation-302853212.html)\n\nSOURCE American Water\n\n\n\nMedia Contact, Brian A. Barreto, External Affairs, Phone: 626-388-7484, Email: brian.barreto@amwater.com; American Water Charitable Foundation, Media contact: awcfmedia@amwater.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1763395/California-American-Water-Logo.jpg?id=OA2891297\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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