Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Launches New Internet Safety Program for Parents and Children
Verizon Grant Funds Program to Be Offered at Sheriff's 14 Youth Activity League Centers
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department detectives from the Special Victims Unit have launched an Internet safety program for children and parents, thanks to a partnership with Verizon.
Approximately 80 parents attended a ceremony on Saturday (June 6) at the Sheriff's Compton Youth Activity League to launch the program. At the event, the Sheriff's Department hosted the first Awareness is Power Internet Safety course, and Verizon presented a check for $41,000 to support the program.
"It is an honor to partner with Verizon to establish this Internet safety program," Sheriff Lee Baca said. "This program will give children and their parents the tools they need to have a safe and secure Internet experience while exploring the limitless possibilities of the digital world."
The Awareness is Power Internet Safety program will be available at the Sheriff Department's 14 Youth Activity League centers throughout the county and will serve approximately 4,500 children and adults.
In addition, to help manage their children's Internet experiences, Verizon is making it easier for parents to find and access the online parental controls and resources for customers of the company's online, FiOS TV and wireless services. The enhanced Web site, www.verizon.net/parentalcontrol, gives parents using Verizon Wireless, Verizon FiOS TV and any of Verizon's high-speed Internet services the ability to make decisions about their families' wireless, TV and online use.
John Johnson, vice president for Verizon Wireless, said: "Advanced broadband technology powers today's online world for business and family entertainment. The challenge for parents is managing that experience for their children so it's a positive one. Our online tools, tips and software help make this happen. Verizon's grant is another step in the right direction as we partner with the Sheriff's Department to educate parents and children alike."
Verizon California Launches Official Facebook Page
With more than 200 million active users, Facebook is the fourth-most trafficked Web site in the United States
Verizon California now has a presence on Facebook to connect to the millions of Facebook users in California. The Facebook online community will be able to access video clips, photo albums, and live news feeds with up to date information on products and services and philanthropic activities.
Black Business Association Honors Verizon for Supporting the Minority Business Community
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Elva Lima (center), Verizon vice-president, accepts the award from Earl "Skip" Cooper (left), president and CEO of the Black Business Association and Ted Davis (right), Chairman of the BBA Board.
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Verizon's commitment to supplier diversity and its support of the minority-business community has earned the company the 2009 Majority Corporation Award from the Black Business Association (BBA). The award is presented to the company that provides outstanding contributions to support the BBA and the minority-business community.
"The Black Business Association is proud to honor Verizon for being an industry leader in supplier diversity and for its contributions to the minority-business community that have opened up markets that were once out of reach for African-American business owners," said Earl "Skip" Cooper, Black Business Association president and CEO. "This recognition is a testament to Verizon's vision, leadership and continual support."
Elva Lima, vice president of Verizon strategic programs, said: "It is an honor to be recognized by the Black Business Association for our commitment to the minority-business community. Diverse suppliers play an increasingly prominent role in our communities, and Verizon is committed to working with minority businesses."
Verizon Volunteer Spotlight
When Barbara Cash learned about Sisters Involved in Linking Knowledge (SIILK) and the scholarships the organization provides to high school seniors in
Los Angeles County, she wanted to get involved. The Verizon Telecom supervisor joined the group five years ago and recently became its scholarship chair.
"I am proud of the contributions we are making in our community," Barbara said. “These funds are critical to helping young people get to college."
Verizon is pleased to support the volunteer efforts of employees like Barbara Cash who are making a difference in their communities.
For more information on Verizon Volunteer programs, click here.
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Nine California Students Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships
Paying for college just got easier for nine California students. They just received scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees. Each student will receive $5,000 annually toward college expenses. Each scholarship is renewable for three years and has a total value of $20,000. The Verizon Foundation will invest approximately $4 million toward the education of children and dependents of Verizon employees.
Verizon's scholarship program selects recipients based on financial need, academic achievement and extracurricular activities. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year institution.
"Our commitment to developing a skilled work force for the 21st century begins at home, with the children of our employees," said Tim McCallion, president of Verizon's West region. "We're proud to make a significant investment in the education of our future leaders and provide this tremendous benefit to our employees."
For a list of winners, please click here.
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A leader in fiber optics, Verizon offers phone, Internet, TV, wireless and service bundles to residential, business, government and wholesale clients.
