Following Hurricane Sandy, we told you about a few ways we’re planning to help rebuild our local communities. As promised, we have some details to share. We’re partnering with KaBOOM! to build three playgrounds in areas affected by the storm. You, along with friends and family, can head to KaBOOM!’s website to nominate an affected area. The building will [...]
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February 19th, 2013
Aviation Experts Select Winning Birthday Cake!
A new tradition continues for the second year with our BlueCity cake contest, honoring our 13th Birthday! After poring through numerous creative submissions, we put together a group of three of the biggest, wittiest (and snarkiest) names in aviation to help critique the cakes. Meet the panel and read their thoughts on this year’s best [...]
February 4th, 2013
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich history of the African American community and honor the inspiring individuals who have left their footprint on our country. This year’s theme celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. During February, the country will commemorate [...]
February 3rd, 2013
Serving Hot Meals to Those in Need
Our San Jose crewmembers recently joined together for a volunteer day at Martha’s Kitchen, a local kitchen that serves hot meals to the hungry. Similar to Citymeals-on-Wheels, which we partnered with last year, Martha’s Kitchen delivers meals to non-profit organizations nearby to help feed those in need. Our crewmembers enjoy giving back to the local community, and were [...]
January 27th, 2013
We supported Team Rubicon in Sandy relief
A few months ago, we provided travel for Team Rubicon, a national organization of military veterans and first responders who provide relief during crises. Team Rubican recently put together a summary of their Sandy relief efforts and we’re highlighted for providing more than 150 free flights for Team Rubicon volunteers. The organization was founded in 2010 [...]
January 26th, 2013
JetBlue Provides Bronx Foster Kids With A “Sweet” Surprise
Yesterday, crewmembers from our Corporate Social Responsibility and Finance teams delivered 50 “Sweet Cases” and hosted a special celebration for foster children at the Graham Windham child welfare agency in Bronx, NY. These “Sweet Cases” were decorated by crewmembers from our Long Island City support center. “Sweet Cases” are decorative suit cases and duffle bags [...]
January 21st, 2013
Honoring National Day of Service
In observance of National Day of Service, we’re encouraging our crewmembers across our 75 city network to make a positive impact in their local communities through volunteer service. This year’s “Light Up A Life” campaign will provide resources and support to children in foster care in partnership with Together We Rise (TWR), a nonprofit organization [...]
January 20th, 2013
Boston Meets the Together We Rise Founder
Last week, a huge turnout of Boston Crewmembers met in the Crew Lounge and decorated more than 90 Sweet Cases for Together We Rise, our new CSR partner. BlueCities across the network have joined together for this nonprofit organization that supports foster care children, and our inbox is overflowing with photos of everyone participating! The [...]
January 17th, 2013
Story Time At The Hasbro Children’s Hospital
As the airline that takes caring to heart today along with our friends the Providence Bruins and T.F. Green International Airport we delivered more than 650 books to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. JetBlue crewmembers joined players from the city’s famed ice hockey team in the hospital’s library for a special “story time” as part of [...]
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