October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Verizon Wireless is sponsoring special HopeLine phone
collections across the nation where consumers can learn more about the
epidemic of domestic violence; and donate their old wireless phones to
the company's long-running and exclusive HopeLine program to help
victims.
The National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is launching its third annual fall
HopeLine phone collection drive at chapter locations nationwide. Visit
the NOBLE Web site to find out if there is a chapter in your community.
From Oct. 6 through Oct. 29, while supplies
last, customers who purchase the Nokia 7705 Twist online fro Verizon will receive
a free picture frame phone lanyard to raise awareness of HopeLine and
support domestic violence prevention.
Those who purchase
the Nokia Shade from Verizon with a camera online will receive a free picture frame phone lanyard and a purple
Nokia Xpress-on Cover while supplies last.When you order online, you free overnight shipping
- HopeLine makes it easy for consumers to get involved and make a
difference during DVAM - Scheduled HopeLine events include phone
collections at sporting events and the How Sweet the Sound choir
competitions. - Verizon Wireless employees to step up efforts throughout DVAM -
Raising awareness of domestic violence is part of Verizon Wireless'
culture. Planned DVAM activities include HopeLine phone collections at
company locations nationwide, employee volunteer opportunities at
domestic violence agencies and participation by company officials in
local domestic violence awareness events. - All HopeLine events benefit domestic violence victims - Since 2001,
when the recycling program launched, Verizon Wireless has collected
nearly 6.5 million phones and put more than 76,000 phones with 228
million minutes of service into the hands of domestic violence victims,
thanks to the generosity of consumers and businesses who have donated
phones to HopeLine.
"We're in the fortunate position of having a product that can help
change the life of someone who has been affected by domestic violence,
enabling them to get assistance or stay in touch with friends and
family," said Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless.
"While we put our technology to work for domestic violence victims
every day, Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives us the opportunity
to engage the community and open up discussions around this very
serious issue. We urge all wireless customers to visit a store or find
a HopeLine event near them and donate their old wireless phones this
month. Together, we can make a difference."