President's Corner
Patrick R. Gaston We focus on the issues of education and literacy, and safety and health. Our goal is to help people achieve the skills they need to live, learn and work in the 21st Century.
read more >>2007 Verizon Corporate Responsibility Report
This report reflects the commitment of our employees to improving the quality of life in our communities and a deeply ingrained culture of corporate responsibility that embeds a consciousness of the social impact of our business into all of our decisions.
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.
"I would like you to know that the training I have received through Safety Net has enabled me to train almost 3,000 people throughout Utah on various topics regarding technology safety... and it IS making a difference! I get a few calls a week from advocates throughout the state asking for help with specific situations; I get emails from our coalition members thanking me (you) for the information which "just" helped them recognized a stalking/DV case involving technology." ~ Katie from Utah
Foundation News:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
