Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is launching GSP Change for Good, a new charitable giving initiative that transforms coins tossed into the airport’s fountains into donations for local nonprofit organizations.
Each year, GSP will partner with local charities to distribute coins collected from the airport’s fountains. The program provides passengers and visitors with a simple way to support organizations serving the Upstate while helping shine a light on their work.
For the inaugural year of GSP Change for Good, our charitable partners include the Rebuilding Hope Restoring Lives Campaign of the Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens, and Oconee Counties and the Salvation Army of Spartanburg.
“Every year, millions of passengers and visitors pass through GSP, and many take a moment to toss a coin into one of our fountains,” said Kevin Howell, President and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. “With GSP Change for Good, those small acts of generosity will help support organizations that are making a difference in our community. We’re proud to give travelers another way to have a positive impact while they’re here at the airport.”
Recent coin collections from GSP’s fountains totaled more than $3,000, providing the initial funding for the program. Going forward, every coin tossed into a fountain will help support future charitable donations.
“Each year, The Salvation Army helps provide food, shelter, clothing, job placement resources, and more to individuals and families working to get back on their feet across the Upstate,” said Major Michael Harris, Area Commander of The Salvation Army of Greenville County. “The donations collected through GSP’s fountains help us continue to provide life-changing programs to our neighbors who need it most.”
“We are grateful for GSP for serving as a valued partner in our community,” said Captain Alicia Brooks with The Salvation Army of Spartanburg County. “The Change for Good donations will help us continue to support those in our area struggling to make ends meet.”
GSP Change for Good is about more than the coins collected in the fountains. The initiative also gives GSP an opportunity to introduce travelers to organizations that are improving lives across the Upstate and encourage additional support through direct donations.
To learn more about GSP Change for Good or make a direct donation to either organization, visit gspairport.com/change-for-good or www.salvationarmyusa.org