Thursday, August 29, 2024 United Airlines is starting the school year with a major boost to education by donating $1.25 million through the nonprofit DonorsChoose. This initiative will fund aviation and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classroom projects across the nation.
For the second year running, United will amplify its support by tripling donations for aviation projects submitted by teachers in nine key markets. In addition, the airline will match contributions for STEM projects at Equity Focus Schools, furthering its commitment to educational enrichment. Teachers in the participating cities—Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.
C., New York, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Hawaii—are invited to submit their projects for funding consideration and explore the 2023 projects that have already received support. “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.” Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher, DonorsChoose has become a vital resource for educators seeking suppo.