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Verizon is one of the largest corporate contributors in Texas, having provided more than $3 million in Verizon Foundation grants, contributions, sponsorships and memberships in 2006.  Our philanthropy has focused primarily on education, literacy and domestic violence prevention.

We fund grants from a wide variety of organizations, including school districts and universities, multicultural groups and hospitals, children's organizations, and those assisting victims of domestic violence.

Our commitment to our friends, neighbors, and business partners in Texas will remain strong in the future.


Verizon - Texas Foundation Grants in 2006, by Category of Giving*

Literacy & Education: $1,051,478

Healthcare: $10,099

Neighborhoods and Communities: $1,196,426

Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention: $491,726

Arts and Culture: $69,323

TOTAL:  $2.8 million + IN GRANTS

Visit the Verizon Foundation website for more information.
 
 
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Verizon Thinkfinity: Education and Technology in the 21st Century

Thinkfinity, the Verizon Foundation's signature digital learning platform is designed to improve educational and literacy achievement.

Thinkfinity reflects our goal of truly making a difference in the lives of students, teachers, families and the communities in which they live and work. We are doing this by supporting quality educational resources and programs that enable lifelong learning and growth. We are fortunate that our Content and Literacy Partners in this endeavor are the premier organizations in seven K-12 academic subjects and in literacy instruction, along with outstanding organizations and institutions across the country that serve as Rollout Partners to take Thinkfinity into schools, literacy programs and communities nationwide. Through our collaboration and work, we deliver the highest quality, standards-based and research-based educational and literacy resources to teachers, instructors and students.

Read more about our vision for education and technology in the 21st Century.



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