National Urban League

Camden, N.J. – October 05, 2026 -- The American Water Charitable Foundation has awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League to fund workforce development programs across its Affiliate Movement network.

Grant targets eight city affiliates for skills and career training

The funding will support workforce development initiatives delivered by eight National Urban League affiliates: Chicago Urban League, Greater Sacramento Urban League, Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County, Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Urban League of Northwest Indiana, and Urban League of Union County. The programs aim to expand skills, education, and job opportunities in communities served by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S.