Giving Back in New York

Verizon and its employees are driven to use the innovative power of our technology - and our philanthropic dollars - to address critical social issues.  We are proud to partner with key nonprofit organizations throughout both states to be a positive force for change in communities in greatest need.

Nonprofit groups in New York and Connecticut received more than $13.7 million from the Verizon Foundation in 2010.  The majority of the funds went to organizations that support education, domestic violence prevention and Internet safety.  In addition, Verizon employees volunteered almost 114,000 hours to nonprofit groups throughout the state in 2010.  Read the press release.

The Verizon Foundation has awarded Greenwich Hospital two grants totaling $15,000 to support Family Night Out, a family-centered program to combat childhood and adult obesity at Port Chester's Carver Center and the hospital's annual gala, which benefited its Cancer Institute.

Shown during recent presentation ceremonies are, from left - Gavin Pritchard, culinary dietician-outpatient nutrition center; Kathy Carley-Spanier, director, Community Health; Peter Tesei, first selectman, Town of Greenwich; Catherine Gasteyer, director of government and external affairs for Verizon; Stephanie Dunn-Ashley, director of special events, Greenwich Hospital Foundation; and Jim Wright, vice-president, Greenwich Hospital Foundation.

The Verizon Foundation is providing grants totaling more than $135,000 to 25 Westchester nonprofits.

The agencies participated in a competitive grant-award process earlier this year, submitting proposals that outlined how they could effectively reach the communities they serve by using technology and education to raise awareness of domestic violence, literacy and health and safety issues.

As part of that commitment, Verizon attorneys provide pro bono legal services to not-for-profits, particularly those that focus on domestic violence and education. Since the inception of Verizon's pro bono initiative, well over half of Verizon's attorneys have participated.

Verizon Foundation

The Verizon Foundation uses its technology, financial resources and partnerships to address critical social issues, with a focus on education and domestic violence prevention. In 2010, the foundation awarded nearly $67 million to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad. Through Verizon Volunteers our employees and retirees have volunteered nearly 6 million hours of community service since 2000.

For more information visit www.verizonfoundation.org.

Thinkfinity

Thinkfinity.org, Verizon's signature educational initiative provides free online educational resources to teachers, students and community organizations.

The New York State Teacher Centers and the New York Institute of Technology are responsible for the rollout of Thinkfinity in New York state. Visit http://www.thinkfinityny.org/.

"Telling Amy's Story"

This documentary chronicles the time leading up to the murderof Amy Homan McGee. Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, the story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001.  Learn more at http://telling.psu.edu/.

The Network Effect

Environmental stewardship is ingrained in Verizon's heritage, and the company prides itself on having a positive influence on the environment. We work to reduce our impact on the environment by conserving energy, recycling and developing greener products. And we're showing measurable results.

Visit http://responsibility.verizon.com

Perspectives from the C Suite:
Risk Management

Michael Mason, chief security officer for Verizon, focuses on the rapidly evolving landscape of risk management and discusses how the effective application of resources to monitor and control uncertainty is vital to any large enterprise.