California Water Service Group Donates More than $1.5 Million to Local Community Organizations in 2023
January 31 2024 - 4:15PM
California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) contributed
$1.56 million in 2023 to charitable organizations and first
responders in its communities, just one of the many ways it
demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for
those it serves.
Last year, Group allocated 22% of its community giving efforts
to support at-risk, underserved, and disadvantaged communities. An
additional 22% went to community improvement efforts across the
utility’s service areas; 14% to support firefighters, police
officers, and first responders; and 13% for educational grants. The
remainder of the donations went to organizations focused on youth,
healthcare, veterans, and animal welfare.
The numerous beneficiaries—such as the Bakersfield Homeless
Center, Food Bank for Monterey County (King City and Salinas,
Calif.), Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation (Visalia, Calif.),
Samaritan House for flood relief (San Mateo, Calif.), Hawaii
Community Foundation in the wake of the devastating Lahaina Fire,
Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence (Los Lunas,
N.M.), and Gig Harbor Peninsula (Wash.) Fish Food Bank—all share
Group’s commitment to helping people live better lives.
Group also provided in-kind services during a three-month
“Season of Service” effort that involved nearly half of the
company’s employees in volunteer projects. Additionally, through
its employee charitable donation-matching program, Group matches up
to $250 per employee per calendar year.
“We are committed to being an asset to our communities. We
invest time and resources in organizations that make a real
difference, and when our communities have a need, we want to be
there, knowing that even the smallest act of kindness can make a
big impact,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Chairman and CEO.
All contributions are part of Group’s philanthropic giving
program and do not affect customers’ rates.
About California Water Service GroupCalifornia
Water Service Group is the largest regulated water utility in
the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water
and/or wastewater services to more than 2 million people in
California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its
regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water
Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service,
and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service.
What sets Group apart is its commitment to enhancing the quality
of life for its customers, communities, employees, and
stockholders. Guided daily by their promise to provide
quality, service, and value, Group’s 1,200+ employees lead the way
in working to protect the planet, care for people, and operate with
the utmost integrity. Integral to Group’s strategy is
investing responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure,
sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The
company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible
Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek
and a Great Place to Work®. More information is available
at www.calwatergroup.com.
Media ContactYvonne Kingman
(media)ykingman@calwater.com310-257-1434
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