United Goes Back to School with $1.25 Million Contribution to DonorsChoose

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United Airlines is contributing $1.25 million to DonorsChoose, an education nonprofit, to fund aviation and STEM classroom projects across the U.S. The airline will triple donations for aviation projects in nine key markets and match funding for STEM projects at Equity Focus Schools. This initiative, now in its second year, aims to diversify United's workforce and remove barriers to STEM and aviation education for underrepresented groups.

In 2023, United funded 2,592 projects in hub cities and target markets. The company's total contribution to DonorsChoose over the past two years amounts to $2.5 million. Teachers in selected cities can submit projects for consideration at donorschoose.org/united. This program reflects United's commitment to supporting education and inspiring students to explore careers in aviation and STEM fields.

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• United Airlines is donating $1.25 million to fund aviation and STEM classroom projects
• The company will triple donations for aviation projects in nine key markets
• United is matching funding for STEM projects at Equity Focus Schools
• In 2023, United funded 2,592 projects in hub cities and target markets
• Total contribution to DonorsChoose over the past two years amounts to $2.5 million

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As students get ready to start another school year, United will triple the total donations to DonorsChoose aviation projects in Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Eligible projects are posted on DonorsChoose now under donorschoose.org/united

CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United is kicking off the school year with a $1.25 million donation through education nonprofit DonorsChoose, funding aviation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classroom projects across the country. United will triple the amount of donations for DonorsChoose aviation projects submitted by teachers in nine markets and match funding for STEM projects at Equity Focus Schools.

For the second year in a row, United's contributions will help bring aviation and select STEM-focused projects to life as they're posted on DonorsChoose over the next few months. If teachers in the selected cities are interested in submitting a project to be considered for funding, and viewing 2023 funded projects, they can visit donorschoose.org/united. Participating cities include Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., New York, Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as in Phoenix and across Hawaii.

"This program is a testament to United's commitment to diversifying our workforce and removing barriers to STEM and aviation education and careers for underrepresented groups," said Helon Hammond, VP of Global Learning, People and Community Impact for United. "Last year, we were able to help fund 2,592 projects across our hub cities and target markets. We're proud to collaborate with DonorsChoose for the second year in a row and continuing efforts to support the organization as their sole aviation partner."

DonorsChoose was founded in 2000 by a high school teacher. According to a 2024 survey by the nonprofit, educators spend an average of $610 of their own money on supplies for their students, and the cost is higher for teachers of color and teachers at Equity Focus Schools. DonorsChoose empowers public school teachers to request the classroom resources they need for their students, and supporters who feel inspired to give can help fund those resources. DonorsChoose ensures the integrity of funding at every step of every project by vetting all requests, purchasing each item, and shipping materials directly to verified teachers.

"United Airlines is helping the new school year take off on a strong note," said Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose. "By directly funding DonorsChoose projects, United Airlines will fulfill ideas and programs that will inspire students to explore futures in aviation and STEM."

With nearly 100,000 employees worldwide, United offers a wide variety of career opportunities within the STEM field ranging from pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, flight dispatchers, and network planners. Last year United also gave $1.25 million to DonorsChoose in support of aviation projects, making a total of $2.5 million in just the last two years.

About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL". 

About DonorsChoose 
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 6 million people and partners have contributed $1.6 billion to support over nearly 3 million teacher requests for learning resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the teacher, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.

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FAQ

How much is United Airlines donating to DonorsChoose in 2024?

United Airlines is donating $1.25 million to DonorsChoose in 2024 to fund aviation and STEM classroom projects across the country.

What types of projects will United Airlines (UAL) fund through DonorsChoose?

United Airlines will fund aviation and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classroom projects through DonorsChoose.

In which cities is United Airlines tripling donations for aviation projects?

United Airlines is tripling donations for aviation projects in Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

How can teachers submit projects for United Airlines' funding consideration?

Teachers in selected cities can submit projects for consideration by visiting donorschoose.org/united.

What is the total amount United Airlines (UAL) has contributed to DonorsChoose in the last two years?

United Airlines has contributed a total of $2.5 million to DonorsChoose over the past two years, including $1.25 million in both 2023 and 2024.