Global community engagement
Connecting people, uniting the world and serving our communities
Global community engagement
Connecting people, uniting the world and serving our communities
Our purpose
From leading employee volunteer events to helping with disaster relief around the world, we’re there for the communities where we live, work and fly. We work with nonprofits to use United's resources to create meaningful change in communities everywhere.
Take a look at our impact
We are on a mission to do good not only in the air, but on the ground. Learn more about our partnerships and events by viewing our stories – the stories of an airline when Good Leads The Way.
Our work focuses on four key areas
Disaster relief
We lift up communities in crisis after natural and man-made disasters by delivering supplies and volunteers using our planes. We also partner with nonprofits best equipped to provide relief to the communities that need it.
Environmental sustainability
We support United’s Environmental Commitment by working with local environmental conservation programs, projects to recycle leftover goods from our flights and nonprofits dedicated to advancing clean energy technologies and environmental justice.
People impact
We are committed to excellence, meeting high standards and fostering a culture that creates pride for our people, customers, commercial partners, and communities, and are always looking to build upon our impactful work.
Education
We strive to inspire the next generation of leaders by partnering with nonprofit organizations that help K-12 students explore future careers in aviation and support STEM education.
Our programs
Miles on a Mission
We help MileagePlus® members donate their miles to charities who use travel to make a difference with MileagePlus Miles on a Mission.
United We Care
We provide short-term crisis relief for members of the United family, funded by other employees' payroll deductions and fundraising through United We Care.
Volunteering
Throughout the year, our United employees across the world give back their time, energy, and expertise to the communities we serve through outreach, service and mentorships.
Our partners
Each year United reaches out to organizations to partner with us through an invitation-only application process. That way, we can plan ahead for success. To learn more about our community engagement, you can read our Corporate Responsibility Report.