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Social Media Users Help PA American Water Raise Money For Low-Income Assistance
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Pennsylvania American Water announced Wednesday it’s social media fundraising campaign helped raise $1,100 for the Help to Others (H2O) Program. The company donated one dollar for every new fan or follower who joined the company’s Facebook and Twitter sites between September 1 and Thanksgiving.
“We were excited to attract nearly 550 new fans and followers during our special campaign,” said Terry Maenza, Pennsylvania American Water director of communications and external affairs. “In celebration of the campaign’s success and in the spirit of the holiday season, we are doubling our donation to help more families in need.”
For almost 20 years, Pennsylvania American Water has been assisting low-income customers who qualify through its H2O Program. The program offers qualified recipients grants of up to $500 per year, a 65-percent discount on the monthly service fee, and water-saving devices and education.
“We are grateful to Pennsylvania American Water for hosting this unique fundraising campaign, which builds upon their long-standing commitment to provide assistance for low-income customers through the H2O Program,” said Cindy Datig, Chief Executive Officer of Dollar Energy Fund. “Many water customers throughout the Commonwealth are facing difficult financial times and every donation has the potential to make a great impact. Pennsylvania American Water is definitely doing their part to make a difference for those in need.”
In 2010, Pennsylvania American Water provided $327,000 in assistance grants to help customers pay their water bill. Grants are funded through a corporate match, customer contributions, employee donations and other fundraising activities. Pennsylvania American Water’s annual corporate match for the program is $250,000.
For more information, or to see if you qualify, please contact Pennsylvania American Water’s program administrator, Dollar Energy Fund, toll free at 1-888-282-6816. You can also view a brief video about the H2O Program online.
To join, visit the company’s social media sites on Twitter and on Facebook.
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