HALIFAX, Jan. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz")
is pleased to announce a gift of $12,722 to Nova
Scotia-based Chisholm Services for Children. The funds for
this gift were raised through an auction of uniquely designed
furniture made from the transformation of retired Jazz aircraft
parts.
Toronto-based Creative Group
Interiors' principal designer, Aisan Ahmadi, created the pieces
that were auctioned off at the conclusion of Sunday's Interior
Design Show in Toronto. Jazz's
half of the proceeds will be donated to Chisholm Services for
Children (www.chisholm4children.ca), while Ahmadi and Creative
Group Interiors will donate theirs to ONEXONE
(www.onexone.org).
This project was made possible by 3 Points Aviation, a supplier
and manufacturer of aircraft parts, who brought Jazz together with
Ahmadi and Creative Group Interiors.
"When we first discussed this collaboration with 3 Points
Aviation, they spoke passionately about their connection to
organizations that supported children," said Jolene Mahody, Chief Operating Officer at Jazz.
"Jazz is thrilled to honour the outstanding work they have done by
also selecting an organization that does incredible work to better
the lives of children with serious disadvantages. We are delighted
to contribute to Chisholm Services for Children."
"We are so pleased that Jazz has selected our organization to
receive the proceeds from this creative collaboration," said
Wade Johnston, Executive Director of
Chisholm Services for Children. "Community awareness and support
makes such an important difference in the quality of service we are
able to provide. Proceeds from this event will enhance the care our
children deserve by supporting the programs we offer such as the
HIGH FIVE sport and recreation program, LINKS literacy program,
adoption project, mindfulness group and pet therapy program."
About Chisholm Services for Children
Chisholm Services for Children is the only non-profit
organization in Central Nova
Scotia offering a long-term care program, which specializes
in early intervention. Chisholm is dedicated to guiding children
who face severe adverse circumstances like neglect and abuse, to a
realization of self-worth. Chisholm helps children develop skills
and capacities to function successfully in a community setting and
grow as healthy, stable individuals. Chisholm Services for Children
also provides a community based after school literacy program for
children six to 12 years of age who are reading below grade level
or who are diagnosed with a learning disability.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is wholly owned by Chorus
Aviation Inc. and continues to generate some of the strongest
operational and financial results in the North American aviation
industry. As the largest regional carrier in Canada, Jazz has a proven track record of
industry leadership and exceptional customer service, and has
leveraged that strength to deliver value to all its stakeholders.
The Company operates more flights and flies to more Canadian
destinations than any other airline and has a workforce of
approximately 4,760 professionals highly experienced in the
challenging and complex nature of regional operations.
There are two airline divisions operated by Jazz Aviation
LP: Air Canada Express and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement with Air
Canada, Jazz provides service to and from lower-density markets as
well as higher-density markets at off-peak times throughout
Canada and to and from certain
destinations in the United States.
This month, Jazz is operating scheduled passenger service on behalf
of Air Canada with approximately 750 departures per weekday to 54
destinations in Canada and to 25
destinations in the United States.
With a fleet of 122 Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft, Jazz flies
more daily flights to more Canadian destinations than any other
carrier.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters
throughout North America with a
dedicated fleet of five Bombardier aircraft for corporate clients,
governments, special interest groups and individuals seeking more
convenience. Jazz also has the ability to offer airline operators
services such as ground handling, dispatching, flight load
planning, training and consulting.
For more information, visit www.flyjazz.ca.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.