Spirit Airlines Launches Round-Up Donation Feature at Booking, Empowering Travelers to Make a Positive Impact on Nonprofits Across the Carrier's Network
- Spirit Airlines introduces a new round-up feature for donations to the Spirit Charitable Foundation. The Foundation has committed $1.3 million to 57 nonprofits in 2023. The DEI&B Resource Groups selected 23 of the nonprofits this year. Donations have made a significant impact on organizations like Mano Amiga School, Our Little Roses, Shepherd Center, and Soldiers' Angels.
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100 percent of donations will benefit the philanthropic works of the Spirit Charitable Foundation
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"This new initiative is a big step forward in our efforts to make a meaningful social impact in the communities where we live and fly and gives our Guests a chance to contribute to the life-changing work our nonprofit partners are carrying out every day," said Lania Rittenhouse, President of The Spirit Charitable Foundation and Vice President of Guest Experience, Brand & Communications for Spirit Airlines. "We're also proud to involve our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) Resource Groups in the nonprofit selection process, allowing these Team Members to identify organizations that resonate with them and advance causes they're passionate about."
So far in 2023, the Foundation has committed
The Foundation's social impact has grown significantly since it first launched in 2019, investing nearly four times more in nonprofit organizations today. It's also known for establishing and honoring long-term commitments with select nonprofits, building a partnership these organizations can count on year after year.
Every small donation will lead to a big impact on these organizations, including the works highlighted below:
- Mano Amiga School in
Colombia brings underserved children permanently out of poverty. The Foundation adopted the school's fifth-grade class in 2019 and is providing financial support until they graduate in 2026. This includes a recent sizable donation of that allows these children to be the first to read and write in their families and graduate from high school.$100,000 - Our Little Roses in
Honduras provides a full-time residential home for abused, abandoned and neglected girls ranging from infants to teenagers. The Foundation has committed to sponsoring 30 girls until age 18 by donating in the last two years, ensuring they have an opportunity to have a childhood and be productive, joyful young women.$30,000 - Shepherd Center in
Atlanta is a nonprofit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury and other neuromuscular conditions. This year, the Foundation provided a grant to help the organization to provide a customized inpatient experience for students and enhance the patient graduation ceremonies as they make their way back home.$100,000 - Soldiers' Angels in
San Antonio distributes aid, comfort and resources to the military, veterans and families. In 2022, Spirit donated to advance its work, and this year has more than doubled its investment with a$10,000 donation.$25,000
The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes that change starts by giving back. It is committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where the Spirit Family lives and works. The Foundation invests in organizations that have a meaningful social impact on the lives of children & families, service members, and the environment, through Team Member volunteerism, monetary and in-kind donations. Email Spirit.Foundation@Spirit.com if you have questions about The Spirit Charitable Foundation.
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