United Airlines - Helping the human spirit take flight.
United believes that quality of life in a community begins with prioritizing the needs of our youngest members. To that end, United sponsors a number of organizations that address the needs of at risk youth. Some of these sponsorships are described below.
After School Matters
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
Children's Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
After School Matters
After School Matters is a non-profit organization that partners with the City of Chicago, the Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Department of Children & Youth Services, and Community-Based Organizations to expand out-of-school opportunities for Chicago teens. United is proud to support ASM programs where Chicago teens can safely take part in activities that offer positive relationships, skills that translate to the workplace, and exposure to career and educational opportunities both in their neighborhoods and throughout the city.
For more information, visit afterschoolmatters.org.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago provide safe, fun and enriching programs for 18,000 young people that build character and leadership, enhance their education and career opportunities and expose them to the arts, fitness and recreation. The need for quality after-school programs like those offered at Boys & Girls Clubs is critical. Their mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. United is pleased to support that mission and proud to be the Exclusive Airline Sponsor of fundraising events throughout the year that have a positive impact on Chicago's youth.
For more information, visit www.bgcc.org.
Children's Memorial Hospital
United is a longtime sponsor of Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago which is dedicated to serving children and families to the best of its abilities and to the limits of its resources. With nearly 1,000 pediatric specialists focusing on more than 70 specialties, Children's Memorial offers a depth of expertise that is unavailable elsewhere in the region.
For more information, visit www.childrensmemorial.org.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
United is delighted to serve as the Official Airline of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The foundation strives to create a future of hope for children and families worldwide by:
- Eradicating pediatric AIDS
- Providing care and treatment for people with HIV/AIDS
- Accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses
The foundation's innovative research programs, collaborative training initiatives, advocacy efforts, and rapidly-expanding international programs are bringing dramatic changes to the lives of children worldwide.
For more information, visit www.pedaids.org.
