American Water Charitable Foundation Funds $250,000 Pilot Program Providing Utility Assistance for Eligible New Jersey Households

Keep Communities Flowing® Fund assists 1,250 households

CAMDEN, N.J., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has supported the distribution of $250,000 to 1,250 eligible New Jersey households through its Keep Communities Flowing® Fund—one of the first utility assistance pilot programs of its kind to help pay utility bills.

"This pilot showed how partnerships can deliver real results for New Jersey families," said New Jersey Department of Health Acting Commissioner Raynard E. Washington. "By combining philanthropic investment, trusted WIC infrastructure, and innovative technology, this project provided direct relief to more than a thousand families with no red tape and no delays. We look forward to building on this model."

The initiative was designed to reduce barriers for families experiencing financial hardship by offering a streamlined and accessible process. Participants were able to select the utility provider—electric, gas, or water—that best met their needs, helping to ensure both convenience and choice.

"The Keep Communities Flowing® Fund pilot program has demonstrated measurable impact by helping 1,250 eligible New Jersey households pay their utility bills," said Carrie Williams, ...

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