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Verizon Wireless Issues Reminder for Michigan Nonprofits to Apply for
HopeLine Grants
(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
Applications for Verizon Wireless' HopeLine grants are due from
community groups by June 30, the company noted.
Michigan non-profit groups are eligible to apply if they directly
benefit domestic violence survivors and their families or offer
programs that raise awareness of and prevent domestic violence, teen
dating violence, partner violence or elder abuse.
Grant applicants must have a 501(c) 3 tax status, and funding requests
should not exceed $10,000. Proposals may be submitted in writing to
Michelle Gilbert at michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com. The deadline
for submitting proposals is June 30. All applicants will be notified
between July 1 and Sept. 30.
Verizon Wireless is a recognized corporate leader for its commitment to
preventing domestic violence and raising awareness of the issue. In
2007, Verizon Wireless -- along with the Verizon Foundation -- donated
more than $420,000 in cash grants, phones and airtime to shelters and
other organizations in Michigan working to support victims of domestic
violence and their families
"We are here to help those nonprofits that work so hard to combat
domestic violence and make our community a safer place to live," said
Greg Haller, president -- Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon
Wireless. "I encourage any organization in Michigan that shares our
concern over the impact of domestic violence on families and the
overall community to apply for a financial grant from Verizon Wireless."
Domestic violence shelters and other non-profit organizations that
assist domestic violence survivors may also submit applications to
Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program for wireless phones and free airtime
to be given to domestic violence survivors who are rebuilding their
lives. For more information, please email
jennifer.lestor@verizonwireless.com.
Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program turns no-longer-used wireless phones
into support for victims of domestic violence. Wireless phones,
batteries and other accessories are collected at Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores nationwide and in special collections throughout
the year. The phones are either refurbished for reuse or recycled in an
environmentally sound way.
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