United Announces Two More $1M Grant Recipients in DC and Houston
United continues to roll out grant recipient announcements.
In May of 2018 the airline stated it would donate $8 million dollars to organizations in their hub cities. They recently announced Houston’s Food Bank – an organization that serves the community and was a lifeline to so many after hurricane Harvey will receive the donation in Houston.
“The Houston Food Bank made a tremendous impact on our community after the storm and United is proud to partner with them in providing additional support to Houston schools,” United’s Vice President of Houston Operations Rodney Cox said. “We understand that the Houston Food Bank is a life line for so many Houstonians and are confident that the School Market programs will create a positive and lasting effect on the community.”
“United Airlines has a special connection to Houston and they continue to be a wonderful partner with the Houston Food Bank,” says Brian Greene, president/CEO of the non-profit organization, the largest food bank in the nation. “Their latest grant will make it possible for us to provide food and nutrition educations to families, including many of whom were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We thank United for making this important, substantial investment into one of its largest hub cities.”
On Wednesday, United announced the Year Up National Capital Region will receive funding to help close the ‘Opportunity Divide’.
“Lifting up communities to provide a better life for our fellow citizens and brighter future for all people is at the heart of what we do at United to give back, which is why this partnership is fitting,” said Sharon Grant, United Vice President of Community Affairs. “We are proud to provide the resources Year Up needs in securing a brighter future for youth in the National Capital Region.”
“More than 40 percent of our young adults face transportation challenges, and this grant will allow us to provide more transportation resources at all stages of the program, as well as deepen other student services support,” said Guylaine Saint Juste, Executive Director of Year Up National Capital Region. “The generous grant from United Airlines will be able provide our students with more resources and remove barriers to their success.”
It’s great to see United continue to give back to the communities they serve.
Congratulations to both organizations.
by Elizabeth Atkinson
