Southwest Airlines Celebrates Communities With Second Annual ‘Month of Giving Back’

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Since its inception 41 years ago, Southwest Airlines has believed in doing the right thing by consistently giving back to the communities it serves.  In celebration of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, Southwest is continuing its pledge to sustainability and its dedication to volunteerism with the second annual “Month of Giving Back,” joining forces with nonprofit organizations across the country to help defend the Planet. 

“At Southwest, we may be an airline, but we do some of our best work on the ground,” said Linda Rutherford, Southwest’s Vice President Communication and Strategic Outreach. “Through the decades, Southwest has believed in doing the right thing for our People and our Planet, and it always comes from the heart.”

ACTIVITIES IN APRIL:

April 5: Southwest Porch at Park Tavern Opening, Beautification Project at Piedmont Park | Atlanta, GA
A central focal point of Atlanta’s Midtown community, Piedmont Park is the ideal location for Southwest Employees in the Atlanta area to promote environmental initiatives in their city.  In conjunction with the park’s 2013 expansion and the opening of Southwest Porch at Park Tavern, Southwest Employees will assist in Piedmont Park’s mulching process.

April 14: Make-A-Wish Dream Trips Granted During Southwest Inaugural Openings | Rochester, NY; Charlotte, NC; Flint, MI; Portland, ME
Southwest Airlines aims to do all it can to give from the heart and make a difference in people’s lives.  To celebrate Southwest’s inaugural service to Rochester, NY; Charlotte, NC; Flint, MI; and Portland, ME; the carrier will host send-offs for four special Make-A-Wish kids and their families as they travel on the LUV airline to experience their one, true wish.

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