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California American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2025
California American Water announced its charitable giving for 2025. Last year, the company provided more than $672,300 through general charitable contributions and programming support to 110 organizations across California. When combined with the $403,600 in grants provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support increases to over $1 million.
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