In September and October of 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused massive devastation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and many other areas of the Caribbean. A former St. Croix, U.S.V.I. resident and pilot, Jennifer Lockwood, wanted to help.
Jennifer partnered with St. Pete Air and the Glasscock Family Foundation to create an innovative disaster relief mission utilizing small aircraft to serve U.S.V.I and Puerto Rico with immediate aid. From that mission a new venture focused on providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief with the use of aviation was formed – Sol Relief, Inc. In 2018, Bill Auer, owner of Tampa Bay Air Charter, was welcomed to the Board of Directors.
Since 2018 Sol Relief has successfully flown more than 200 relief flights and the board has grown to a group of seven dedicated professionals focused on continuing the organization’s success.
1,054,000+
Lbs. of Supplies Donated
434
Sol Relief Flights Flown
200+
Evacuations
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Respond, Establish Need & Provide
Our background and connections in aviation allow us to respond immediately to areas affected by disasters.
Each initiative is thoroughly vetted prior to any commitment for support.
Immediate aid is crucial, but so are long-term solutions. We support solutions that serve communities for years to come.
We work with other NPOs as well as government agencies to make the largest impact possible – efficiently.
We create and support educational programs, locally and internationally, focusing on aviation, community, and empowerment.
You don’t need to be a pilot to support our mission. Volunteer your time by helping with administrative tasks or helping with manual labor; small donations of even $10 help us fund our next mission; and words of encouragement fill our souls.
Questions? Comments? Want to know how you can help? Fill out the form below or call us directly at
727-310-8270.