Boston-based First Wind has partnered with teachers in local classrooms in communities that host First Wind projects to make contributions toward local education projects.
Through the DonorsChoose program, First Wind supports teachers and their innovative classroom projects around the country.
In May 2012, First Wind began a strategic partnership with DonorsChoose.org in order to enhance the company's community giving in locations where First Wind develops and operates renewable energy facilities. In that time, the program has benefited many local classrooms and students, notes First Wind.
In its third full year, First Wind contributed $15,000 to fund 52 projects at 36 schools. Specifically, First Wind donated funds to multiple projects to supply basic common-core learning materials and hands-on learning kits. First Wind also donated funds to help classrooms purchase books for science, technology, engineering and math programs.
First Wind has donated to classrooms in or near the communities where it has projects, including Mars Hill, Maine; Rosalia, Wash.; Lyndonville, Vt.; Milford, Utah; Kahuku, Hawaii; and other locations.
