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| Wednesday, 15 February 2012 14:05 |
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MUNCIE —Hoosiers donated 18,478 no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine from Verizon in 2011 to support and put resources into the hands of domestic violence survivors in Indiana, including more than 2.7 million minutes of airtime to maintain critical and daily connections with employers, doctors and schools.
The number of phones reflects a 23 percent annual increase in donations from Hoosiers during a year when economic pressures and unemployment brought increasing numbers of families seeking aid to Indiana shelters.
“Hoosier donations are critical to the ongoing support of Indiana-based nonprofits that serve families in need,” said John Granby, president–Indiana /Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “Ongoing donations can be made to local retail stores throughout the year and provide HopeLine with additional resources so that local nonprofits can continue to serve their communities. Survivors often rely on donated cell phones, so they can stay in touch with important contacts while they rebuild their lives.”
According to the 2010 National Census of Domestic Violence Services, 82 percent of Indiana programs surveyed reported a higher demand for services while at the same time 76 percent of programs reported a decrease in funding.
HopeLine from Verizon puts the nation’s most reliable wireless network to work in Indiana communities by collecting no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider. Verizon Wireless and the HopeLine program provide wireless phones and airtime to survivors of domestic violence and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness and advocacy.
Last year in Indiana, Hoosier nonprofits received more than $200,000 in cash grants and shelters received phones with more than 2.7 million minutes of donated airtime for use by domestic violence survivors.
Since the national recycling program began in 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 9 million phones nationwide; awarded more than $14 million in cash grants to prevention and awareness programs nationwide; and donated more than 123,000 HopeLine phones with more than 406 million minutes of airtime to domestic violence victims, survivors and organizations.
HopeLine wireless phone donations are accepted at all Verizon Wireless communications stores across the nation, including all retail locations in Indiana. To find a nearby donation location using a zip code search, visit: http://www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator
For more information on HopeLine from Verizon and to learn how to donate a wireless phone (including postage-paid donations through the mail), visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline for general information or aboutus.verizonwireless.com/communityservice/Shipping.html for a pre-paid mailing label.
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Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Indiana by following @VZWmichelle on Twitter at twitter.com/vzwmichelle. For all the latest news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWnews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWnews. Hoosiers donated 18,478 no-longer-used wireless phones to HopeLine from Verizon in 2011 to support and put resources into the hands of domestic violence survivors in Indiana, including more than 2.7 million minutes of airtime to maintain critical and daily connections with employers, doctors and schools. The number of phones reflects a 23 percent annual increase in donations from Hoosiers during a year when economic pressures and unemployment brought increasing numbers of families seeking aid to Indiana shelters. “Hoosier donations are critical to the ongoing support of Indiana-based nonprofits that serve families in need,” said John Granby, president–Indiana /Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. “Ongoing donations can be made to local retail stores throughout the year and provide HopeLine with additional resources so that local nonprofits can continue to serve their communities. Survivors often rely on donated cell phones, so they can stay in touch with important contacts while they rebuild their lives.” According to the 2010 National Census of Domestic Violence Services, 82 percent of Indiana programs surveyed reported a higher demand for services while at the same time 76 percent of programs reported a decrease in funding. HopeLine from Verizon puts the nation’s most reliable wireless network to work in Indiana communities by collecting no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider. Verizon Wireless and the HopeLine program provide wireless phones and airtime to survivors of domestic violence and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, awareness and advocacy. Last year in Indiana, Hoosier nonprofits received more than $200,000 in cash grants and shelters received phones with more than 2.7 million minutes of donated airtime for use by domestic violence survivors. Since the national recycling program began in 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 9 million phones nationwide; awarded more than $14 million in cash grants to prevention and awareness programs nationwide; and donated more than 123,000 HopeLine phones with more than 406 million minutes of airtime to domestic violence victims, survivors and organizations. HopeLine wireless phone donations are accepted at all Verizon Wireless communications stores across the nation, including all retail locations in Indiana. To find a nearby donation location using a zip code search, visit: http://www.verizonwireless.com/storelocator For more information on HopeLine from Verizon and to learn how to donate a wireless phone (including postage-paid donations through the mail), visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline for general information or aboutus.verizonwireless.com/communityservice/Shipping.html for a pre-paid mailing label. For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Indiana by following @VZWmichelle on Twitter at twitter.com/vzwmichelle. For all the latest news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWnews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWnews. Other articles in State and NationalGet outside this Memorial Day weekend 22 May 2013 Free Fishing Day is this Saturday 16 May 2013 Sen. Banks bill signed 09 May 2013 Grants through Natural Resources Foundation 01 May 2013 Welcome Back Weekend at Indiana State parks and reservoirs 25 April 2013 |
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