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One Million Dollars Of Thanks: Southwest Airlines Donates More Than One Million Dollars In Travel Awards To 52 Nonprofit Organizations Across The Country

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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"We are inspired by the more than 2,500 organizations that entered the contest and shared their missions with us.

Key Points: 
  • "We are inspired by the more than 2,500 organizations that entered the contest and shared their missions with us.
  • The One Million Dollars of Thanks contest offered 501(c)(3) organizations an opportunity to enter to win 100 domestic, one-way Southwest travel awards to spread kindness and fulfill their mission-driven work.
  • The contest initially detailed that travel awards would be given to 50 nonprofit organizations in celebration of Southwest's 50th Anniversary; however, 52 organizations earned the carrier's support by receiving perfect scores based on contest criteria.
  • The total travel prize is 5,200 domestic, one-way Southwest travel awards at a value of more than $1 million.

“Hope for Haywood” WLOS-TV in Asheville, NC Raises Over $1 Million to Help Local Victims of Tropical Storm Fred

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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In mid-August, catastrophic rain brought by Tropical Storm Fred moved across Western North Carolina, having a devastating impact on Haywood County.

Key Points: 
  • In mid-August, catastrophic rain brought by Tropical Storm Fred moved across Western North Carolina, having a devastating impact on Haywood County.
  • The storm resulted in extensive flooding to the region, destroying homes, washing out bridges and roads, and taking several lives.
  • As the water receded and the enormous scope of the damage became clear, WLOS , Sinclair Broadcast Groups television station in Asheville, immediately took action to help residents.
  • The Hope for Haywood campaign was the catalyst needed to raise awareness of the need for funding to repair and rebuild homes after the devastating flood due to Tropical Storm Fred.