Golden State Water & California American Water Team up with Assemblywoman Beth Gaines & State Senator Ted Gaines for “Opera...
November 21 2016 - 8:10PM
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200 Thanksgiving Turkeys to be Delivered to
Local Non-profits
California American Water:
What:
Operation Gobble
When:
8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016
Where:
Assemblywoman Beth Gaines District Office 8799 Auburn – Folsom
Road, Suite A Granite Bay, CA 95746
Contact:
Evan Jacobs for California American Water at (916) 568-4252
Christina Medders for Assemblywoman Gaines at (916) 774-4430 Betsey
Hodges for Senator Gaines at 916-207-2600 Paige Bedegrew for Golden
State Water at (916) 448-5802
California State Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, California State
Senator Ted Gaines and two water companies serving their district –
California American Water and Golden State Water Company (Golden
State Water) – will provide 200 fresh turkeys to local non-profits
at the district office of Assemblywoman Gaines on Tuesday, Nov. 22,
2016 as part of the 26th annual “Operation Gobble” program. This
year, Save Mart Supermarket is providing the turkeys at their cost
to help reach even more families.
“Operation Gobble” is a joint charitable venture between
California water companies and elected officials and is set to
deliver thousands of turkeys to underprivileged families throughout
the state this Thanksgiving holiday. Introduced in 1990, the unique
program pairs the local knowledge of elected officials with the
resources of the private sector to benefit those in need.
“Operation Gobble is a community partnership that enables Ted
and I to bring together local business with some of the most
effective non-profits in our districts,” said Assemblywoman Beth
Gaines. “Through this innovative partnership, we are going to
deliver a Thanksgiving meal to thousands in the region who may have
otherwise gone without.”
“I’m so proud to be associated with this annual event that fills
such an important need within our community,” said Senator Gaines.
“By providing local non-profit partners with hundreds of
Thanksgiving turkeys, we’re helping ensure that our region's
families can enjoy a traditional holiday meal together.”
During the program, participating investor-owned water companies
like California American Water and Golden State Water provide
turkeys and transportation in partnership with local elected
officials who offer local expertise in directing the donations to
community food banks, churches and other non-profit
organizations.
“California American Water has more than 70 employees who live
and work here in Sacramento,” said Evan Jacobs, the External
Affairs Manager for California American Water. “This program is an
opportunity for us to give back to our customers, our neighbors and
our families.”
Millions of Californians lack sufficient resources to feed
themselves on a regular basis. Many of these residents are low
income families that will not be able to afford a Thanksgiving
meal.
"Operation Gobble has become an important part of the holiday
season for all of our employees, who understand the significant
impact a warm Thanksgiving meal can make for our neighbors in
need,” said Paul Schubert, Northern General Manager for Golden
State Water. “We appreciate the partnership of our elected
officials and community organizations who work closely with us to
ensure the turkeys find their way to those who need them most.”
“Golden State Water, California American Water, State Senator
Gaines, Assemblywoman Gaines and our non-profit partners are proud
to be a part of this annual effort, which makes the Thanksgiving
holiday a little brighter for our neighbors in need,” Jacobs
said.
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or
wastewater services to more than 615,000 people.
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded
U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Marking its 130th
anniversary this year, the company employs more than 6,700
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an
estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More
information can be found at www.amwater.com.
Golden State Water Company (Golden State Water) is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE:
AWR). Golden State Water provides water service to approximately
257,000 customers throughout 10 counties in Northern, Coastal and
Southern California, and distributes electricity to approximately
24,000 customers in the Big Bear recreational area of California
through its Bear Valley Electric Service division. American States
Water Company also owns a contracted services subsidiary, American
States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS). ASUS provides operations,
maintenance and construction management services for water and
wastewater systems located on military bases throughout the country
under 50-year privatization contracts.
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California American WaterEvan Jacobs,
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