In April 2020, Airlink launched the AviationC.A.R.E.S. (Co-ordinated Air Response for Emergency Supplies) campaign with two objectives in mind: to provide reliable airlift to organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and promote the tremendous generosity of the aviation industry in response to crises.
Providing a Sustainable Pipeline of Airlift for Responding Relief Organizations
Airlink’s global impact fund under the AviationC.A.R.E.S. umbrella aims to raise $10M in cash and in-kind support from individuals, corporate, and foundation donors to underwrite transportation and logistics for a growing network of nonprofit relief organizations.
Beyond the immediate COVID-19 focused needs of relief organizations, this funding will be used to help fuel relief efforts for fragile communities enduring ongoing natural disasters during the pandemic and beyond.
#AviationCARES
AviationC.A.R.E.S. draws attention to the important role airlines and the broader aviation sector play in the rapid and reliable delivery of aid and relief workers around the globe. #AviationCARES is a means for those inside and outside the aviation sector to show their support for an industry hard-hit by COVID-19 but still continuing to keep vital supply chains moving to deliver humanitarian aid.
Ways to Support the Campaign
Donate: Your gift will allow Airlink to transport relief workers and emergency supplies for more than 130 nonprofit relief partners rushing help to those needing it most. Donate today!
Partner: Airlines, logistics companies, and nonprofit relief organizations interested in joining our efforts to bring critical medical supplies and other aid to communities fighting COVID-19 and recovering from disasters are encouraged to contact us.
Spread the Word:
- Use the AviationCARES logo and #AviationCARES across your social media platforms to promote your good works, show support for Airlink, and recognize the aviation sector’s response to COVID-19
- Include a link to Airlink’s campaign giving page on your company’s website or launch a giving challenge and match employee and/or customer donations (contact us to establish a custom fundraising page featuring your company’s logo)
- Email your employees and other stakeholders about Airlink and the AviationC.A.R.E.S. campaign and invite their support
- Endorse Airlink’s effort by providing a supportive quote from your company’s executive leadership that Airlink can use in electronic and printed publications
Airlink is recognized as a 501(c)3 charitable organization and holds a Platinum Guidestar rating. To discuss other ways to support Airlink, please contact Sandra Walter, Development Director.
