CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 13, 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., will be represented at The Women Who Lead Forum held October 13, 2026, in New York City.

An American Red Cross Women in Philanthropy Event, The Women Who Lead Forum is an invite-only event that brings together influential women leaders who are shaping business, philanthropy, and communities. The forum explores how women executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and changemakers leverage their influence, expertise, and resources to create meaningful impact.

Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation, and American Red Cross Southern New Jersey Chapter Board Member and New Jersey Regional Council Member, will participate in the Innovation Shaping the Future of Disaster Response session, which will explore how strategic philanthropy and cross-sector partnerships are shaping the future of disaster preparedness and response.

Williams will provide the American Water Charitable Foundation's perspective on disaster philanthropy, community investment and the business case for building resilient communities. She will also highlight the Foundation's longstanding support of the American Red Cross through its Disaster Responder Program and discuss the impact of that partnership on both American Water and the communities it serves.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation here.

To learn more about The Women Who Lead Forum and for the full agenda, visit: https://womenwholead26.givesmart.com

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.