Core Points - The American Water Charitable Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Advancement Grant, awarding $25,000 to 10 organizations in New Jersey to enhance access to opportunities for individuals with limited access to services [1][3] - The grants aim to support various community-related projects and programs, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to community development and resilience [2][3] Grant Recipients - A Hand to Hold, Inc. will expand its Pathways to Success and Youth Hygiene Pantry initiatives [4] - Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County will increase community access to programs and services [4] - Feeding Hands, Inc. will expand its Kids in the Kitchen healthy cooking program [4] - HABcore, Inc. will enhance services supporting affordable housing [4] - Hairy's Dog House will expand outreach programs for children in hospitals [4] - JPELITE Enterprise will expand initiatives for the Young Engineers Enrichment Program [4] - Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity, Inc. (MEND) will extend its Mobile Market program [4] - New Jersey Blind Citizen Association, Inc. will improve the quality of life for the visually impaired [4] - Tara's Happy Boxes will expand wellness services for children [4] - VET4U, LLC will increase outreach programs for homeless veterans [4] Foundation Overview - The American Water Charitable Foundation focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities, having invested over $20 million in funding since 2012 [8] - The Foundation's initiatives are part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which emphasizes high-impact projects across American Water's national footprint [3][8] Company Background - American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., serving over 14 million people across 14 states [6] - New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in New Jersey, providing services to approximately 2.9 million people [9]