Camden-based American Water announced this week that it and its American Water Charitable Foundation have collectively awarded nearly $9 million in charitable contributions to support impactful, community-centered initiatives by organizations that have supported Camden residents since 2018.
The information was included in its newly released 2025 Camden Community Investment Report.
“American Water remains committed to supporting meaningful projects and programs that make Camden strong,” John Griffith, president and CEO, American Water, said in a release. “We’ve been intentional in fostering long-standing, collaborative partnerships that build opportunity and make positive, lasting impact across the community, American Water’s home.”
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the US, has a long-standing partnership with the City of Camden dating back to the 19th century and continuing to this day.
“Strong partnerships are essential to Camden’s continued progress,” Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said. “American Water’s ongoing investment in our community demonstrates what it means to be a committed team player, working alongside the city, local organizations, and residents to continue the positive momentum across this great city.”
For more than a century, New Jersey American Water has served the Cramer Hill and East Camden sections of the city.
The 2025 report spotlights several key initiatives from the past year, including:
- Highlights employee engagement and local partnerships;
- Infrastructure investments that help continue delivering safe, clean, reliable water services, while also protecting waterways and improving neighborhoods; and
- Partnership spotlights, such as the American Water Charitable Foundation and the Center for Aquatic Sciences—supporting youth development and environmental education.
