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

Leroy Williams (R) and Julie Smith of Verizon are honored to present Kim Scofi and Greg Howard (L) of Operation Homefront with a check for $15,000 to support their REACH project, which helps provide crisis intervention assistance and counseling for military families at Ft. Benning.

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.

Operation Homefront (OH) supports personnel from all branches of military service. Through public support and partnerships with others, OH provides direct services to military families and individuals with unmet needs, alleviating hardships through financial assistance, counseling, and recovery support.

“We are proud to support Operation Homefront Georgia’s tireless work on behalf of Georgia’s military families,” said Jeff Mango, president – Georgia/Alabama Region, Verizon Wireless. “The daily sacrifices these families make as their loved ones protect and serve our great country often go unrecognized, and to them we offer our deepest gratitude.”

The “Salute to the Armed Forces” and $15,000 donation culminates Verizon Wireless’s efforts to aid Georgia’s military families, bringing them closer to their loved ones overseas. The Verizon Foundation grant will support the REACH project of Operation Homefront’s Georgia Chapter by providing crisis intervention assistance and counseling for military families at Fort Benning.

“Verizon Wireless has been a notable supporter of our efforts throughout the year,” said Kim Scofi, Executive Director of operation Homefront Georgia. “This generous donation from the Verizon Foundation is already being put to good use helping local families. We thank Verizon Wireless and the Atlanta Falcons for putting a much-deserved spotlight-tonight and throughout the season, on the Armed Forces and their loved ones.”