Essential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service Territory
Total and other initiatives announced in company’s 2023 Community Impact Report
As a mission-based organization, Essential’s philanthropic efforts are led by its
Below are two examples of the company’s most impactful community initiatives:
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Earth Day : A month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and educational opportunities centered around its mission to protect and provide Earth’s most essential resources.-
2023 results: The Foundation donated
$500,000 to organizations focused on environmental protection. More than 420 employees volunteered 1,652 hours of their time, clearing 350 bags of litter and installing more than 1,200 trees and plants.
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2023 results: The Foundation donated
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Fall for Food Banks: An annual partnership program across the company’s service territory to support local food banks through charitable donations, food collections and volunteer events.
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2023 results: The Foundation distributed more than
$300,000 to local food banks fighting hunger and raising awareness of food insecurity.
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2023 results: The Foundation distributed more than
“We are extremely grateful to the
Since 2020, the company has donated more than
“At Essential, we believe our success is inherently tied to the well-being of the communities we serve – that's why we’re so passionate about supporting organizations that align with our mission,” said
Employee Volunteerism and Annual Giving Campaign
In 2023, employees from Essential, Aqua and Peoples volunteered more than 4,700 hours for organizations they are passionate about. Initiatives included packing 800 backpacks for children in the
In addition to the Foundation’s donations, more than 2,000 employees across Essential and its subsidiaries, Aqua and Peoples, raised
About Essential
Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across nine states. Essential is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the
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