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Through their generosity, more children in Chester County have access to the healthy food they need to thrive, especially over weekends and school breaks. State Strategic Impact grants support high-impact projects and initiatives throughout American Waters national footprint.Collaboration is key to truly making a positive change in the communities we call home, said Thom Chiomento, Pennsylvania American Water vice president of business development, government and external affairs. Were proud to partner with nonprofits across Pennsylvania that are dedicated to continuing such important work. Its an honor to assist them in those efforts with this financial support from the American Water Charitable Foundation.Below is a list of the grantees from across Pennsylvania, along with details on their respective projects and award amounts: Butler Township Volunteer Fire District, Butler County Provide onsite treatment and assistance to individuals impacted by recent events ($5,000) Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, Cumberland County Preserve and protect lands and natural resources in the south central Pennsylvania region ($10,000) Chester County Food Bank, Chester County Provide nutritious food for weekend meals and snacks for students throughout Chester County ($20,000) Commission on Economic Opportunity, Luzerne County Support efforts of the Weinberg Regional Food Bank that coordinates a charitable food system in northeast Pennsylvania ($20,000) Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company, Butler County Provide onsite treatment and assistance to individuals impacted by recent events ($5,000) Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Allegheny County Support 43rd annual KDKA Turkey Fund that provides a holiday meal for those in the region facing food insecurity ($20,000) Local Government Academy, Allegheny County Facilitate a non-partisan education program on the roles of municipal staff and elected officials ($20,000) Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania, Dauphin County Address food insecurity for communities throughout Pennsylvania, providing approximately 45,000 meals to those in need (Click here to view video about donation) ($10,000) NEPA Youth Shelter, Lackawanna County Support the conversion of an existing warehouse into a teen safe space ($20,000) North Strabane Township Fire Department, Washington County Underwrite the purchase of a portable digital flow meter and 10 back pressure increasers for training and increased service accuracy ($10,000) Watersheds of South Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Establish a cohort of citizens and residents to advise the Saw Mill Run Task Force ($20,000) York County Food Bank, York County Support the goal of fighting food insecurity throughout York County ($10,000) York County Veterans Outreach, York County Provide housing and utility assistance to local veterans facing financial challenges ($25,000)Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation, stated, We are thrilled to collaborate with Pennsylvania American Water to help support organizations that provide critical resources and programs throughout Pennsylvania. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing\xae 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.