CommuteAir Cares Nonprofit Grant

CommuteAir Cares is all about helping those in need. A nonprofit grant initiative, the program financially assists employees, affiliates, and stakeholders of CommuteAir as well as community organizations. A seven-member employee Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss current needs and vote on submitted requests for assistance. The organization is 501(C)(3)-exempt.

“There are no words to express the overwhelming gratitude that I feel in my heart. This is certainly one of the most touching gestures that I have ever experienced in my life… Thank you so much for your kindness and consideration.”

— Recent Grant Recipient

“I want to thank you so very much for your support and concern! I cannot tell you how much this grant will assist me.”

— Recent Grant Recipient

“I just wanted to thank each member of the CommuteAir Cares team for all your help! My family and I are very grateful for all your efforts. I am thankful to work for a company that reaches out to employees in need!”

— Recent Grant Recipient

After the devastating school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) in Parkland, Florida, CommuteAir Cares stepped in to do its part, setting up a scholarship and nonprofit grant program to support students interested in aviation. The goal was to assist the students and community in healing from the past to soar into the future. A total of $2,225 was awarded to Owen Trent, a senior with dreams of flying for the Navy before transitioning to a commercial pilot career. Board member Lisa Ferm, who has ties to the Parkland and MSD communities, flew down to award the scholarship on MSD’s Senior Honors Night.

The CommuteAir Cares nonprofit grant fund served Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) for a second time, awarding scholarships to two students. Juan Rojas, the son of a pilot, fell in love with aviation at a very young age. Alec Black wants to become a pilot—not only to see more of the world—but because he already knows a boring desk job is not for him! Both students received their awards at the MSD Senior Honors Night and have begun training to achieve their dreams.