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,”
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.
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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