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Jenesse Center, Verizon Announce Partnership to Benefit Job-Skills Training for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence can now participate in a job-skills training program that can lead to economic self-sufficiency, thanks to a new partnership announced by the Jenesse Center and Verizon. At the charity's annual fundraiser, the Silver Rose Gala and Auction, on Sunday (April 19), Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, the Jenesse Silver Rose chairperson, accepted a $250,000 grant from Verizon for the program.
Verizon presents the Jenesse Center with a check for $250,000 at a press conference. Participating in the check presentation (from left to right): Elva Lima, Verizon vice-president, Strategic Programs, Adrienne Lamar, associate director, Jenesse Center, David Paschal, President of the Jenesse Center Board of Directors, Jenesse Center supporter and actress, Halle Berry, Karen Earl, executive director, Jenesse Center, and Kathy Koelle, Verizon southwest area vice-president, Marketing.
