Earlier this morning, the Spirit Charitable Foundation, a subsidiary organization of Spirit Airlines, announced that they pledge to donate to 44 different charities across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America by the end of 2022. The sum of all pledged donations in 2022 is $1 million.

A straightforward approach to giving back

The Spirit Charitable Foundation has built its vision of goodwill on three simple pillars.

  • Children and Families
  • The Environment
  • Service Members

Spirit Airlines' charitable vision is integrated into the company's business model and vision. Lania Rittenhouse, the president of the Spirit Charitable Foundation as well as the Vice President of Guest Experience and Brand for Spirit Airlines stated,

"The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes change starts by giving back. We are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we live and work, and it's so moving to be able to make a meaningful impact on so many great organizations across our network,"

In an exclusive statement delivered to Simple Flying, Rittenhouse expanded on the aforementioned comment by saying,

“As the Spirit Charitable Foundation continues to grow, we are helping the communities we serve in ways that are both personal and lasting. Whether supporting the family of a child enduring 19 surgeries, ensuring that students in a Colombian village can complete their studies, helping families deal with food scarcity or flying veterans to our nation’s capital, our investments are funded with the belief that every life has value, and we are all enriched when we help it achieve its full potential,”

Spirit Airlines is committed to giving back to the environment just as it is to local communities. Photo: Spirit Airlines

Distributing the funds

When Spirit Airlines commits to giving back to its communities, the foundation offers more than just monetary support. The Spirit Charitable Foundation provides volunteer work and in-kind donations as well. In terms of monetary support, the organization assures the public that 100% of all proceeds raised for charity go directly to the charity and non-profit organizations. Here is a list of 43 different charities that the organization has committed over $1 million towards.

Organization

City/Region

Mandy's Farm

Albuquerque

Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City

Atlantic City

Freedom Ball

Atlanta

Mano Amig a

Bogotá, Colombia

Global Gardens

Boise

Luke's Wings

Baltimore

Black Girls Break Bread

Chicago

Earth Force

Denver

Kids Kicking Cancer

Detroit

Houston Children's Charity

Houston

Jamaica Reggae Girlz Foundation

Kingston, Jamaica

Habitat for Humanity

Las Vegas

Face Forward International

Los Angeles

Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

La Guardia

Sachamama

Lima, Peru

Green Up Orlando

Orlando

Alpha Omega Veterans Services

Memphis

California Coastal Cleanup

Oakland – San Francisco

Foundation Pour la Protection de la Biodiversite Marine

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Urban Roots

Reno

Our Little Roses

San Pedro Sula – Tegucigalpa, Honduras

The Nature Conservancy

San Jose, Costa Rica

Children Incorporated

San Jose, Costa Rica

Salt Lake City Fisher House

Salt Lake City

Adrienne Arsht Center

South Florida

Big Dog Ranch Rescue

South Florida

Boys and Girls Club of Broward County

South Florida

Broward Center for Performing Arts

South Florida

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center

South Florida

Children's Aid Club

South Florida

Community Foundation of Broward

South Florida

Daisy Village

South Florida

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

South Florida

Honor Flight of South Florida

South Florida

Humane Society of Broward County

South Florida

Jack and Jill Children's Center

South Florida

Nova Southeastern Art Museum

South Florida

PACE Center for Girls

South Florida

The First Tee of Broward

South Florida

Women in Distress

South Florida

YMCA of South Florida

South Florida

D ania Beach Patch

South Florida

Urban League of Broward County

South Florida

Fútbol con Corazón USA

South Florida

2022 Spirit open and evening off the runway

These donations would not be possible if it were not for the love and effort provided by the volunteers at the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Earlier this year the organization held two events. The Spirit Open and the Evening Off The Runway. Between both events, it was able to raise over $1.5 million with the two primary sponsors being Airbus and NextGen Aero.

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Spirits' vision of always giving back reflects in all aspects of their business. Photo: Spirit Airlines

Doing their part

The Spirit Charitable Foundation has a vision of always giving back. It focuses on giving back directly to children and their families, service members, and the environment. By doing so the organization believes that positive change will surely follow. With this positive change comes a brighter future for everyone. Hopefully, there will come a time when everyone can soar into this brighter future.

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