American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to Help Clinton Students Put Their Best Foot Forward
PR Newswire•10/11/2026•09:01 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$2,500 grant funds properly fitted shoes and socks for Clinton elementary students
- ➤Credit Union Kicks provided 2,423 shoe pairs and 9,580 sock pairs
- ➤Program expanded in 2026 to serve every elementary student in Clinton district
- ➤Iowa American Water employees volunteered at the Oct. 21 shoe distribution
Expert Statements
Angela Izer, Chief operations officer of 1st Gateway Credit Union
“Every child deserves a pair of shoes that fits properly, and this program helps make that possible. The American Water Charitable Foundation has supported this mission through its generous grant and many thanks to Iowa American Water for sending team members to volunteer at our shoe drops. Their hands-on involvement gives us more time to work one-on-one with each child, helping them try on shoes and ensuring they have the right fit. Seeing the children's smiles and knowing they leave with shoes they can comfortably wear is what makes this program so meaningful. We are grateful for Iowa American Water's commitment to our community and for helping us reach more children, one pair of shoes at a time.”
Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water
“Providing children with the essentials they need to learn, grow and feel confident helps build strong communities.”
Brad Nielsen, President of Iowa American Water
“We are proud that this partnership pairs a $2,500 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation with hands-on support from our Clinton employees to help local students put their best foot forward.”
Carrie Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with organizations that are making a meaningful difference for people and communities across Iowa.”
American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to Help Clinton Students Put Their Best Foot Forward PR Newswire
Credit Union Kicks provides properly fitted shoes and socks with support from the Foundation and Iowa American Water volunteers
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