The report highlights the Foundation's
investments in positive change across Spirit Airlines'
network
Click here to view the report
MIRAMAR, Fla.,
Jan. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE:
SAVE) highlighted its investment in meaningful social impact in the
third Spirit Charitable Foundation Impact Report released today. In
2023, the Foundation donated a record-breaking $1.7 million to 84 nonprofits that advance the
lives of Children and Families, Service Members and the
Environment. Generous donors supported the Foundation at the sixth
annual Spirit Open fundraising event and through the launch of
the new round-up donation feature at spirit.com.
"2023 was an incredible year filled with new milestones for the
Spirit Charitable Foundation as we continued to have an outsized
impact in the communities where we live and work," said
Lania Rittenhouse, President of the
Spirit Charitable Foundation and Vice President of Guest
Experience, Brand & Communications for Spirit Airlines. "We
know every volunteer hour, monetary gift and in-kind donation
matters, and we are grateful to our generous donors, Board of
Directors and Spirit Team Members for making this all
possible."
The Foundation's philanthropic efforts drive real and meaningful
outcomes, including 1,000+ students' education positively impacted,
250 trees planted, 450 veterans and their chaperones honored with
flights to Washington D.C., and
six new classrooms built in an underserved community. These
achievements, among many others outlined in the 2023 report, earned
the Foundation a Gold Award for "Airline – Overall Giving Back
Initiative" in the 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and an
induction into Nova Southeastern
University's (NSU) Fellows Society, a prestigious honor for
donors who have contributed more than $50,000 to the South
Florida-based university.
The 2023 investments were allocated across the Foundation's
three pillars as follows:
- Children and Families – 60 percent: The funds focused on
improving children's lives and their future opportunities to grow
and become successful members of their communities. The investments
ranged from health and wellness, education, Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B), social justice, developmental
diseases and more.
- Service Members – 20 percent: The investments aimed to
support first responders and those who have served the United States. The donations contributed
to active and veteran service member recognition and care, and
three Honor Flights to Washington
D.C.
- The Environment – 20 percent: The donations advanced the
mission of organizations building sustainable solutions and
positively contributing to the vitality of the planet. The funds
supported sustainability initiatives, food waste, clean ocean
initiatives and more.
To learn more about the Spirit Charitable Foundation, visit
foundation.spirit.com
About Spirit Airlines:
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the
best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable
travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our
Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat
assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La
Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the
youngest and most fuel-efficient in the
United States. We serve destinations throughout the U.S.,
Latin America and the Caribbean, making it possible for our Guests
to venture further and discover more than ever before. We are
committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we
live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Come
save with us at spirit.com.
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