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Cell phones, aside from productivity and a host of exciting features, are especially important for emergencies and maintaining needed communications. In emergency situations, cell phones can be used to call for help—especially critical for those recovering from domestic violence.

 

As these survivors, who are still at risk, conduct their daily lives, a cell phone allows them to call for help or maintain communications to find a job or get housing.

 

Recognizing this capability, Verizon (News - Alert) Wireless offers continued support and awareness for victims of domestic violence via their HopeLine program.

 

Collecting phones and accessories from any provider, the program has since 2001, collected more than 3.5 million phones and recycled more than 700,000.

 

All phones that cannot be reused or refurbished are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.  

 

Today, Verizon announced the donation of 25 wireless phones and free airtime to Jersey Battered Women's Services.

 

The phones were donated at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores throughout New York Metro Area and will be provided to survivors still at risk.

 

Should the women find themselves in a dangerous situation, they can use the cell phone to call for help and reduce their worries or risk for an attack. By having a cell phone, the women are also able to communicate effectively enough to find jobs or housing—further liberating them from their abusers.

 

Charles Hand, president of Verizon Wireless' New York Metro Region commented in a statement to the press, "Something as simple as a wireless phone can help enable and empower these women to take positive steps to transform their lives."

Verizon also aided victims at New York City's Administration of Children's Services late this summer by donating 30 wireless phones and free airtime for women at risk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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