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  • Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Encourages Students to Pursue Multiple Dreams in Exclusive Interview for Thinkfinity Education Speaker Series

    Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an NBA all-star with an electrifying style and who has gone on to achieve success and recognition in the business world, says schools and teachers have to do more to support students, especially those in urban communities.

  • "MONSTERS" Video Shows Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

    A gripping new video allows viewers to see the devastating view of domestic violence through the eyes of a child. Produced by the Verizon Foundation, in partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

  • Verizon Foundation President Addresses Future Leaders of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

    Verizon Foundation President Rose Kirk led a panel discussion on Private Sector Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at The Washington Center, in Washington, DC, on June 27.

  • Thinkfinity.org Selected As a Top Website for Free Educational Resources

    Thinkfinity.org has been selected as one of the top five websites for free online classroom resources by members of the WeAreTeachers online community.

  • Verizon Foundation Video Wins American Business Award

    The Verizon Foundation won a Stevie Award for PR Video in the 2011 American Business Awards, presented on June 20. The Stevie Award recognized the Domestic Violence Prevention Leadership Video, which was produced by DAWSON + MURRAY + TEAGUE Communications. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

  • Young Men Pledge to End Teen Relationship Abuse and Domestic Violence

    More than 600 New Jersey teens recently gathered at Rutgers University for the launch of Training Camps for Life, a partnership of the NFL Players Association, A CALL TO MEN and the Verizon Foundation. The event was the first of 12 sessions.

  • Verizon Foundation Awards $125,000 Grant to Support Education and Leadership Programs at Three Arkansas Schools

    The Verizon Foundation has awarded a $125,000 grant to One Economy to support education and leadership programs at three Delta region high schools. Arkansas Gov., Mike Beebe took part in the announcement at the state capitol.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports Dress for Success Gala

    Several members of the Verizon Foundation recently attended Dress for Success" Something to Share Worldwide Gala at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, in New York City.

  • Japan-Relief Contributions From Verizon Foundation and Company Employees Top $800,000

    Verizon Foundation and Verizon employees have pledged more than $800,000 to support earthquake-tsunami relief efforts in Japan. The donations were raised through the Verizon employee disaster-relief matching-gift program.

  • Verizon Leader Receives Award for Work in Domestic Violence Prevention

    David Russell, Verizon's regional vice president of external affairs, on Monday received the Legacy of Men Award from a Forth Worth-area nonprofit organization for his work in the area of domestic violence prevention. SafeHaven of Tarrant County presented Russell with the award at the 3rd annual Legacy of Men Breakfast in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

  • WNET's Celebration of Teaching and Learning

    Thousands of educators from the Greater New York region attended WNET's Celebration of Teaching and Learning last week. The Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org team joined the event and hosted a series of sessions to share information about the free resources for teachers.

  • The Verizon Foundation and the NFL Players Association Team Up to Provide Domestic Violence Prevention Information to Teenagers

    The Verizon Foundation and the NFL Players Association intend to team up to provide domestic violence prevention training and information to teenagers taking part in the association's Training Camp for Life program. As part of the planned partnership, the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, will provide experts in domestic violence prevention and healthy relationships to talk with the teenagers.

  • Verizon Foundation Takes Part in International Corporate Philanthropy Day Activities

    Verizon Foundation President Rose Kirk kicked off International Corporate Philanthropy Day by ringing the Opening Bell Monday at the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Two Dallas Area Women's Shelters Receive $30K in Grants

    Verizon Foundation President Rose Kirk presented $30,000 in HopeLine from Verizon grants to two Dallas-area women's shelters Friday night at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. HopeLine from Verizon program promotes prevention and support victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

  • UNI's Center for Violence Prevention Aims to Decrease Gender Violence on Iowa's Three State University Campuses

    The University of Northern Iowa launched a new center that will house a Regents-wide campus violence training, curriculum and programming initiative focused on campus violence.

  • Verizon supports Operation Homefront Georgia with a $15,000 grant to alleviate hardships for military families

    Verizon, Operation Homefront, and the Atlanta Falcons partnered together for a "Salute to the Armed Forces" during the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints game on December 27. During the presentation, Verizon announced a $15,000 grant to Operation Homefront Georgia, which supports Georgia's military families during their loved one's deployment.

  • 'Brave Kids' Partners With Verizon to Help Los Angeles Families of Children With Special Needs

    Brave Kids, a nonprofit organization that created the first online support community for families of children with special needs, has expanded a comprehensive directory of essential resources to better serve families in Los Angeles, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation.

  • Verizon Foundation supports the Jewish Women International's National Library Initiative

    The Verizon Foundation has donated a $10,000 grant to the Jewish Women International's (JWI) National Library Initiative to fund the construction of a children's library within The Center for Women and Families in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • Rose Stuckey Kirk Named Verizon Foundation President

    Rose Stuckey Kirk has been named president of the Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon. She will lead Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. Additionally, she will oversee Verizon's employee volunteerism program and continue to coordinate efforts to communicate Verizon's overall corporate responsibility messaging.

  • Verizon Foundation President Patrick Gaston to Join Clinton Bush Haiti Fund as Executive in Residence

    Patrick Gaston, president of the Verizon Foundation, will join the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund as a one-year executive in residence, beginning Jan, 17.

  • NYC Premiere of "Telling Amy's Story" a success

    The Verizon Foundation has partnered with Liz Claiborne, Inc and the Joyful Heart Foundation to premiere "Telling Amy's Story" in New York City. The screening of the powerful domestic violence documentary was shown at the AXA Equitable Center on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Meredith Vieira, co-host of the "Today" show, served as emcee for the night, with commentary from Jim Gerace, Verizon president of the New York/Connecticut region; William McComb, CEO of Liz Claiborne, Inc; and actor Peter Hermann, husband of Mariska Hargitay, founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation.

  • Patrick Gaston, Verizon Foundation President, Presents ReadWriteThink with a $1 Million Dollar Grant toward Innovation Education Technology

    The Verizon Foundation has presented a grant of $1 million dollars to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International Reading Association (IRA), for ReadWriteThink - Verizon Thinkfinity's educational partner.

  • Verizon Teams With National Organization to Provide Books and Toys to Children Affected by Domestic Violence

    Public invited to take part in the Verizon Foundation's "Hope for the Holidays" campaign to help children and families in need.

  • Verizon Foundation President Patrick Gaston Named Corporate Foundation Leader of the Year by CR Magazine

    Patrick Gaston, president of the Verizon Foundation, has been awarded the 2010 Corporate Foundation Leader of the Year by Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine, a leading publication focused on all aspects of corporate responsibility.

  • Wonderopolis Prepares Parents for Everyday Moments to Ignite Lifelong Learning in Children

    Wonderopolis™, a new education website designed specifically for parents by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), is now linked to Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org, http://www.thinkfinity.org/wonderopolis. Parents can find simple, fast and fun ways to help their children make exciting discoveries about their environment and develop a sense of wonder and love of learning that will last throughout their lives.

  • Verizon a Proud Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Constitution Day Gala, Hosted by the Constitutional Sources Project (ConSource) on September 16 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

    Randy Milch, Verizon executive president and general counsel, gave remarks on behalf of Verizon and underscored the importance of celebrating the Constitution, noting "the exceptional success our constitutional form of government has had in binding us together across nearly three centuries of blinding societal and technological changes."

  • Verizon Thinkfinity partner, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Re-Launched its Website for K-12 arts education, ARTSEDGE to a Crowd of Thousands on Saturday, October 2

    ARTSEDGE is one of ten Websites that make up Verizon's Thinkfinity.org program. As its name indicates, ARTSEDGE is dedicated to bringing the arts directly to K-12 classrooms across the country. Howard Woolley, senior vice president, wireless public policy for Verizon Wireless helped launch the site by addressing the crowd, noting "...the importance of programs like ARTSEDGE is to ensure that teachers have the tools they need to prepare students with the skills they'll need to compete in today's highly competitive, global economy."

  • Verizon Foundation President, Patrick Gaston, Joins Education Leaders to Discuss Innovation in Education

    Verizon Foundation President, Patrick Gaston, recently participated in a panel discussion on innovation in education at the USC Annenberg's Center on Communication Leadership & Policy's Back to School: Learning & Growing in the Digital Age Conference.

  • WA Education Centers Receive Grant to "Train the Trainers" Using Thinkfinity

    The Verizon Foundation and The Washington Education Technology Development Center partnered once again to optimize student and teachers' educational resources through Thinkfinity.org.

  • Bill Roberts, Verizon State President, Applauds Maryland Chapter of Verizon Pioneers

    The Pioneers, founded nearly 100 years ago by Alexander Graham Bell, has grown to become the largest industry-related volunteer organization in the world. Today, nearly 620,000 members dedicate their time and efforts to environmental and community service programs, and the mission to bring quality of life for others through fellowship and service holds strong.

  • Verizon Foundation's 2010 Grant Program Aims to Enhance Student Achievement in Rhode Island

    The Verizon Foundation's 2010 grant program, Think Ahead with Verizon Thinkfinity Awards, continues to support student performance by giving Rhode Island schools and organizations $50,000 for educational achievement through Thinkfinity.org.

  • Powerful PBS Documentary about Domestic Violence Premieres

    A new national PBS documentary aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence premiered at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on May 18, before an audience of domestic violence prevention advocates. Based on a powerful true story, "Telling Amy's Story" was funded by a grant from the Verizon Foundation.

  • PA Archdiocese Schools Receive Grant for Enabling Efficient Student Health Recordkeeping

    The Verizon Foundation has helped to alleviate the much to-do by presenting the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Mary E. Rochford, with a $15,000 grant at Epiphany of Our Lord in South Philadelphia.

  • In Amy's Story, a Message of Encouragement and Hope

    Dan Mead, chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless, was among the people who were instrumental in bringing the PBS documentary, "Telling Amy's Story," to a national audience.

  • Verizon Thinkfinity Community Brings Web 2.0 Technology to Educators and Parents

    Educators now have an amazing tool available, free of charge, to help them organize their resources, share ideas and connect with peers.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports Technology Programs At New National Law Enforcement Museum

    The National Law Enforcement Museum, which will break ground this fall in Washington, D.C., will offer visitors educational and interactive technology programs funded by a grant from the Verizon Foundation.

  • Shower for the Shelter Campaign Invites the Public to Participate

    The Verizon Foundation and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) launched the annual Shower for the Shelter campaign in May. This is the Verizon Foundation's fourth year of conducting the effort, and for the first time, the public is invited to participate.

  • Verizon Thinkfinity Steps Up Its Value With Compelling New Innovations

    Every day, educators, administrators, parents and students visit www.thinkfinity.org and use the thousands of free lesson plans, interactives, videos, games and more - all provided by the country's top education and literacy organizations.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports Singapore Nonprofit, Improves Education of Disadvantaged Children

    The Verizon Foundation and Verizon employees are assisting a Singapore organization, Beyond Social Services (BSS), in helping disadvantaged children improve their competency and motivation to get an education.

  • Motivating Children to Read in Argentina

    The Verizon Foundation and Verizon employees are assisting a Singapore organization, Beyond Social Services (BSS), in helping disadvantaged children improve their competency and motivation to get an education.

  • New Telemedicine Project Will Provide Improved Access to Dental Care for Underserved Communities in California

    Low-income residents in the San Fernando Valley will receive improved access to dental care, thanks to a new telemedicine project created by the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

  • Here's Your Chance to See a Historic Documentary: 'Digital Nation' on Demand

    Starting Monday, March 22, PBS Frontline's innovative documentary, "Digital Nation" will be available free via FiOS Video On Demand.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports Innovative Educational Efforts to Teach Lessons Tied to Black History Month

    The stories and accomplishments of African-American history will come to life during February, Black History Month, for thousands of students across the U.S. with help from Verizon Thinkfinity Verizon Thinkfinity

  • Verizon Foundation Sponsors Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Technology and Engineering

    In conjunction with Women's History Month in March, the Verizon Foundation is sponsoring an online event aimed at encouraging young girls to get involved in engineering and technology.

  • eSchool News Chooses NAACP Interactive Timeline as Site of the Week; Site is Linked to Educators by Thinkfinity.org and Funded by Verizon Foundation

    The monthly print and digital newspaper, eSchool News, selected the NAACP Interactive Historical Timeline as its featured Site of the Week for Feb. 22-28. The site was funded by a $500,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. Verizon Thinkfinity is linking teachers, students and parents to the timeline's many valuable resources.

  • Let the Games Begin

    Looking to learn more about the Olympics? Need a printable map of Canada? Bring the 2010 Winter Olympics to your home and classroom with these fun and informative lessons and activities for your children.

  • Verizon Thinkfinity Links to Videos for Parents and Educators; 2.6 Million Viewers Tune into Frontline Broadcast

    Parents, educators and students can now log onto www.thinkfinity.org, and find out how to make sure that the digital age contributes, rather than detracts from their goals, achievements and social interactions. PBS Frontline created a series of online workshops and videos now available free, in conjunction with the innovative documentary broadcast and website, "Digital Nation."

  • Verizon Employees Donate $590,000 to Haiti; Corporate Donations Surpass $1 Million

    Verizon employees and the Verizon Foundation are reaching out to help the more than one million Haitians who were left homeless by the January earthquake. Many displaced families had no place to go, no food, water or clothing - and were in desperate need of medical care.

  • eSchool News Chooses NAACP Interactive Timeline as Site of the Week; Site is Linked to Educators by Thinkfinity.org and Funded by Verizon Foundation

    The monthly print and digital newspaper, eSchool News, selected the NAACP Interactive Historical Timeline as its featured Site of the Week for Feb. 22-28. The site was funded by a $500,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. Verizon Thinkfinity is linking teachers, students and parents to the timeline's many valuable resources.

  • New Tele-Health Care Project to Provide Dental Care to Underserved Communities in California

    More than four hundred foster-care students within the Twin Rivers Unified School District will be able to receive free dental care thanks to a new telemedicine project created jointly by the California Dental Association Foundation, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and the California HealthCare Foundation with start-up funding from Verizon.

  • Library Media Connection Magazine Names Verizon Thinkfinity Best Free Educational Web Site

    Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity won the Editor's Choice award for best free educational Web site from Library Media Connection Magazine (LMC).

  • Massachusetts Nonprofits Receive Verizon Foundation Grant for Domestic Violence Prevention and Survivor Support

    Thirteen nonprofit agencies tackling the difficult challenges of domestic violence across the state of Massachusetts received a $160,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. They will use the funds for education, advocacy, support and prevention initiatives.

  • Afterschool Alliance National Kick Off Features Thinkfinity Demonstration

    Fourteen million children in the United States (26 percent), including 40,000 kindergarten children, are on their own when the school day ends.

  • Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts and Verizon Foundation Help Students Learn About Business and Economics

    Junior Achievement of Eastern Massachusetts and the Verizon Foundation have joined forces to help high school students learn about business and the economy with the help of innovative, interactive software.

  • Georgia Department of Education Partners With Verizon Thinkfinity.org

    Georgia's state department of education chose Verizon Thinkfinity.org as an outstanding way "to provide valuable tools to our educators at little or no cost to the taxpayers," according to State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox.

  • Go 4th and Learn Program Benefits From Verizon Foundation Participation

    The Verizon Foundation continued its commitment towards education and literacy by participating in the City of Philadelphia's Welcome America! "Go 4th and Learn" program.

  • NAACP 100 Years

    This year is the 100 year anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). For the last century the NAACP has supported causes such as civil rights, economic equality and health care.

  • Verizon Thinkfinity rolls out in Rhode Island

    The Verizon Foundation awarded $50,000 in grants to help educators in Rhode Island use Verizon Thinkfinity.org to improve student achievement.

  • Verizon Foundation Teams Up With New England Aquarium to Enhance Teen Intern Experience

    The Verizon Foundation and The New England Aquarium have teamed up to ensure that student interns not only receive a paycheck but also develop the 21st century skills needed to succeed in the future.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports FRONTLINE Project Examining Life in the Digital Age

    The Verizon Foundation is providing a $1 million grant to partner with PBS FRONTLINE in exploring the answer to that question with an exciting, innovative initiative called "Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier."

  • Verizon Gives Grant to Child Abuse Prevention Services of Long Island, NY for its "SurfSafe" Program for Children.

    Verizon provided a grant to Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS), a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and the promotion of child safety. Recognizing that education is the key to prevention, CAPS will roll out its "SurfSafe" program to 5th graders in the Fall of 2009. The Verizon grant will be used to develop "SurfSafe", an Internet safety program for 5th graders. During its annual luncheon, CAPS awarded Verizon the Corporate Citizen Award, in recognition of Verizon's dedication to philanthropy and activism on Long Island. CAPS' 2009 Community Leadership Award honoree and guest speaker was John P. Halligan, nationally renowned cyber-bully prevention activist.

  • Celebrities Close and Weihenmayer join Verizon President Denny Strigl at Education Technology Conference

    The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) hosted its annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in Washington, DC June 28 - July 1. Verizon's President and Chief Operating Officer, Denny Strigl opened a celebrity filled session by first thanking ISTE for leading the way in recognizing what a profound impact technology would have on how teachers teach and how students learn.

  • 809 Employee Graduates Awarded Verizon Scholarships

    Showing a continued commitment to the education of our future leaders, the Verizon Foundation has awarded has awarded 100 new scholarships and renewed 709 scholarships to its employees' sons and daughters. Verizon partners with Scholarship America each year to distribute these awards of $5000 a year and renewable to a total value of $20,000. Verizon's is among the most generous scholarship programs in corporate America, providing students with valuable resources towards achieving their degrees.

  • National Educational Computing Conference

    The Verizon Foundation will be participating in this year's National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) next week in Washington DC. This yearly convention is where educators and industry reps come together and share information on how technology is making its way into the classroom.

  • Verizon Wireless HopeLine

    Verizon Wireless HopeLine has partnered with law enforcement and government agencies across the country in a continued commitment towards domestic violence prevention and awareness. Part of this effort is the HopeLine Law Enforcement Partnership Award first given in 2005; this award honors the efforts of public safety organizations nationwide that are committed to reducing domestic violence.

  • Verizon Foundation President Participates In National Summit on 21st Century Skills

    Education leaders, policy makers and business experts gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2009 National Education Summit on 21st Century Skills on June 11th and 12th. Verizon was one of the sponsors of the two-day summit organized by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

  • Verizon Foundation Grant Supports Buffalo's Summer Literacy Program

    About 12,000 students who attend 41 schools in the Buffalo, N.Y. area will be encouraged to continue reading and writing this summer thanks to Mayor Byron Brown's "Reading Rules! Summer Reading Challenge."

  • Verizon Foundation Joins Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program to launch new Websites

    On June 11, Verizon Foundation President Patrick Gaston joined Dr. Franklin Odo, director of the Smithsonian Institution's Asian Pacific American (APA) Program, at the Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C. to launch two new websites and an exhibition - all supported by a grant from Verizon Foundation.

  • Q&A with Victor Rivers

    Victor Rivers is an author, actor, activist, spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence and a Community Champion for the Verizon Foundation. In his memoir, "A PRIVATE FAMILY MATTER" (Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster), Victor Rivers uses his own harrowing story of surviving a home where abuse took place on the level of torture.

  • Verizon Customers' Support Helps Readers Get Creative During Summer Reading

    Verizon joined with Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company, as title co-sponsor of the Free Library of Philadelphia's "Be Creative @ Your Library" Summer Reading program.

  • Verizon Named A Top Corporate Philanthropist by Puget Sound Business Journal

    The Puget Sound Business Journal recently named Verizon one of the top companies in Washington for corporate philanthropy. Verizon was one of 25 large companies included in the business journal's top 75 list. The winners were announced on May 7that the publication's Corporate Citizenship Awards luncheon.

  • Delaware Educators and Students Benefit From Verizon's Thinkfinity.org

    Eight-thousand classroom teachers in Delaware will receive new professional development opportunities and will train to use the free educational resources on Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org, as a result of a $50,000 grant to the Delaware Center for Educational Technology (DCET).

  • Job Skills Training Program Empowers Victims of Domestic Violence

    The Jenesse Center in Los Angeles will offer a Career Transitions Program for victims of domestic violence and their families, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. The job skills training will help victims gain economic self-sufficiency and break the cycle of violence for their families.

  • Supporting Education in Arkansas

    Improving education for children and adults is one of Verizon Foundation's strongest efforts. So on May 11, the foundation presented four grants totaling $635,000 to Arkansas nonprofits, helping them to enhance educational achievement, teacher training and workforce development in the state.

  • Sally Munroe honored by Commonwealth of Massachusetts as one of 100 Unsung Heroines

    Sally Munroe, who works in Verizon Services Organization in Boston, has been leading the fight against domestic violence for almost a decade. Sally was recognized for her commitment to the eradicating domestic violence by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as one of 100 Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts at a State House ceremony honoring women who are quietly making a difference in the community.

  • Virginia Congressman visits Thinkfinity Model School

    T. Benton Gayle Middle School hosted Congressman Rob Wittman and Verizon Foundation Public Affairs Director of the Virginia Region, Steve Clementi. They visited five different classrooms that are continuing to use Verizon Thinkfinity resources with students.

  • Verizon Pioneers and New Hope, Inc. Host Batterer Intervention Forum

    The Verizon Pioneers in partnership with New Hope, Inc., a domestic violence and sexual assault program in Southeastern and Central MA, hosted a statewide forum on Batterer Intervention.

  • New National Law Enforcement Museum Receives $1.5 Million from Verizon Foundation

    The Verizon Foundation is funding innovative education and technology programs at the new National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. The planned facility will be the world's most comprehensive museum on law enforcement.

  • Verizon Foundation Supports Project for Early Childhood Education in the Philippines

    Extensive research has proven that high-quality, early childhood education programs are critical, especially for children from low-income families, to prepare them to be successful in school. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Showcases Thinkfinity.org at CoSN's 14th Annual Conference

    Critical new trends and what they mean for the future of education. The key role we all play in enabling 21st Century learning. These are just a few of the issues discussed at the Consortium for School Networking's (CoSN) 14th Annual School Networking Conference held March 10 -12 in Austin, Texas. read more >>

  • Verizon Ranked in Top 100 U.S. Corporate Citizens

    Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) magazine announced on March 6 that Verizon made its 100 Best Corporate Citizens List this year as number 32. Thanks to the commitment of the Verizon Foundation, the company won its highest CRO score in the category of philanthropy, ranking ninth. read more >>

  • Verizon Tech Savvy Awards Recognize Innovative Use of Technology in Education

    The Verizon Tech Savvy Awards, presented March 2 at the National Conference on Family Literacy in Orlando, Fla., recognize outstanding educational programs that take the mystery out of technology for parents and caregivers - allowing them to support their children's academic growth in the 21st century. read more >>

  • The Verizon Foundation is supporting WNET/Thirteen's Teaching and Learning Conference in New York.

    The Verizon Foundation is providing 125 educators the opportunity to attend the conference free of charge. Teachers will learn new approaches to teaching in the 21st century. The Educators were chosen by Foundation partner, the New York Hall of Science.

  • Year in Review

    Hope and security for domestic violence victims. Literacy and education for children of all ages. Technology and Thinkfinity.org for everyone. Take a few minutes to watch this new video highlighting the Verizon Foundation's 2008 efforts to give back to our communities. see the video >>

  • Virginia Middle School Students and Teachers Share Excitement Over Thinkfinity Lessons

    Nick, a thirteen-year-old student at Gayle Middle School in Stafford County, Va., took part in a lesson offered on the Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org, reading about famous surgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson on ScienceNetlinks. He now has his heart set on becoming a cardiac surgeon. read more >>

  • Verizon teams up with the West Virginia Department of Education to keep kids safe online

    The West Virginia Department of Education and Verizon teamed up to host a day long internet safety conference. With nearly 150 people in attendance, Governor Joe Manchin issued a proclamation for Cyber Safety Day throughout the state. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Grant Provides Educational Enrichment to Indian Children

    Continuing its commitment to invest in programs that have a direct impact on education and opportunities for children, the Verizon Foundation pledged support to a nonprofit in India working to empower 6-to-18-year-old children forced to leave home to escape abusive environments. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Receives NEA Foundation's Inaugural Award for Philanthropy in Education

    The NEA Foundation presented its inaugural Award for Philanthropy in Public Education to Verizon at its annual Salute to Excellence in Education awards gala held on February 6 at the National Museum Building in Washington, D.C. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation's Thinkfinity.org Funds Training for Texas Teachers

    Verizon's Central Region President Carl Erhart presented a Verizon Foundation check for $70,500 on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 to Joan Gore, interim executive director of the Texas Computer Education Association in Austin, TX. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation President Gaston Supports UNESCO Global Literacy Goals

    Patrick Gaston, president of the Verizon Foundation, spoke at a gathering of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris, France on January 26. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Grant Supports Education, Advancement for Hong Kong Children and Families

    On January 20, the Verizon Foundation presented a grant of $30,000 to the Hong Kong Neighborhood Advice Action Council (NAAC). read more >>

  • Virginia Nonprofits Received More Than $3.6 Million in 2008 from the Verizon Foundation to Support Education, Literacy and Domestic Violence Prevention Initiatives

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  • Verizon Employees to Volunteer at Schools in Five States to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

    Volunteer Activities Continue Tradition of Employee Giving; in 2008, Verizon Employees Volunteered More Than 607,000 Hours to Assist More Than 5,000 Nonprofits read more >>

  • Free Lesson Plans, Teacher Resources and Student Activities on Presidential Inauguration Are Featured on Thinkfinity.org

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  • Smithsonian Grand Reopening Festival Features Verizon Thinkfinity.org

    The Verizon Foundation sponsored the inspiring events celebrating the National Museum of American History's reopening following an $85 million renovation. Thinkfinity.org lesson plans were featured read more >>

  • National Eagle Leadership Institute Honors Verizon Foundation and Thinkfinity.org

    The Verizon Foundation received the Stellar Leadership in Corporate Responsibility Award for its commitment to diversity and to the education of future leaders. read more >>

  • Thinkfinity.org Provides Parents and Teachers with Free Holiday-Themed Educational Resources and Activities

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  • Verizon Foundation Receives National Council on Economic Education's 2008 Visionary Award

    The Verizon Foundation was honored as a 2008 Visionary Award-winner by the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) on Thursday, October 30. read more >>

  • SafetyNet Video Vignettes

    Watch these video vignettes featuring Cindy Southworth of the National Network to End Domestic Violence to learn how technology can aid victims of domestic violence and protect yourself from online abuse. read more >>

  • Thinkfinity.org to Partner with National Council of La Raza and National Urban League on Afterschool Program

    Program Will Result in Expansion of Free Culturally Sensitive Online Resources on Thinkfinity.org for After-School and Community Programs, and Parents. read more >>

  • Introducing Smithsonian's History Explorer

    Your gateway to exciting and innovative resources about American history, designed and developed by the National Museum of American History as part of the thinkfinity.org consortium. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation grant helps establish the Family Justice Center Institute

    Verizon Foundation grant helps to establish the Family Justice Center Institute, a technology and training arm within the National Family Justice Center Alliance. The center will use technology and best practices to streamline service and provide training for employees and volunteers read more >>

  • Hispanic Heritage month

    Hispanic Heritage Month offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the diverse history and important contributions Latinos have made to American culture. read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Helps Bring Presidential History Alive Through the Museum of Moving Image's "The Living Room Candidate"

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  • Pack Your Virtual Backpack and go Back To School with Verizon's Thinkfinity.org

    Just in time for Back to School, we've stocked our virtual shelves with fun and educational supplies that work in the classroom, afterschool and at home. read more >>

  • Verizon Grant of $60,000 Will Enable Michigan Teachers to Receive Free Training for Using Thinkfinity.org's Online Resources

    Thinkfinity.org Now Also Offers Additional Free Educational Resources for Parents, Students and After-School Programs. read more >>

  • Verizon Employees to Assist with Help for Victims of Hurricane Ike

    With so many Americans across a number of states affected by Hurricane Ike, Verizon is instituting the Verizon Foundation's Disaster Relief Incentive Program (DRIP) read more >>

  • Verizon Employees Throughout the Country Collect More Than $300,000 Worth of Back-to-School Supplies to Assist Hundreds of Schools

    Items Collected by Employees at Companywide Tools for School Campaign. read more >>

  • Verizon President recognized by Savoy Professional magazine as one of the top 100 most influential African-Americans in corporate America

    List recognizes those who stepped up their game in the "spheres of influence" to help better their community and to inspire others. read more >>

  • SafetyNet Training of Trainers

    As lead sponsor of the national Technology Safety Training of Trainers, Verizon is helping put technology resources in the hands of victims of domestic violence. read more >>

  • Verizon and Congressional Black Caucus present NEA President Reg Weaver with the Augustus "Gus" Hawkins Excellence in Education Award

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  • Thinkfinity Video Clips and Presentation from our NECC Conference Activites

    Thousands found out first-hand how engaging Thinkfinity's resources are when they attended NECC in San Antonio. See clips from our outstanding sessions and download our presentations >>

  • Verizon Employees to help Gulf Coast Victims of Hurricane Gustav

    With so many Americans along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Gustav, Verizon is instituting the Verizon Foundation's Disaster Relief Incentive Program (DRIP) read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Partners With American Library Association On Gaming for Learning and Literacy Project

    The Verizon Foundation recently entered a new arena, announcing its first grant supporting gaming and learning at last week's 2008 annual conference of the American Library Association (ALA) in Anaheim, Calif. full story >>

  • Beijing 2008: Let the Games Begin

    Verizon's Thinkfinity.org is your ticket to learning about the history of the games, sports, and athletes. Parents and students can also learn about the culture and geography of China. full story >>

  • Texas Lt. Governor and educators from throughout the country take part in Thinkfinity.org demo

    Reception at the Witte Museum in San Antonio held to discuss education and learn more about Thinkfinity.org. full story >>

  • Connecting the Dots: Teaching and Learning 21st Century Skills

    Verizon's Thinkfinity.org recently hosted a special Spotlight Session at the National Educational Computing Conference in San Antonio to focus on the needs of the 21st Century Learner. Thinkfinity Champions author Peter Reynolds and actor Eric Close led participants through the session to describe the characteristics of a 21st Century learner. The image above is a graphical representation of that discussion illustrated by Peter Reynolds. watch video clip >>

  • A Conversation With Verizon Foundation President Patrick R. Gaston

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