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Communities throughout the Midwest and Southeast have been ravaged by recent tornados and flooding. You can do your part to help with the relief and recovery efforts by texting a donation: Verizon Wireless has implemented a mobile giving program for customers, which is activated during emergencies. Verizon customers can use their mobile phones to make $10 donations to the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, World Vision and The Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Donating is easy - customers simply text the specific word to the organization's designated short code:
- The Community Foundation of the Ozarks: Text "BRANSON" to 41010
- American Red Cross Relief: Text "REDCROSS" to 90999
- The Salvation Army: Text "STORM" to 80888
- World Vision: Text "WV" to 20222
Verizon Wireless waives text-messaging fees for disaster relief, so text messages are free when used to make donations to any of these organizations, and 100 percent of each $10 donation goes to the relief organization.
Verizon employees who make a donation to help can double their impact by participating in Verizon Foundation's Disaster Relief Incentive Program. The Verizon Foundation will match online credit card donations of $25 or more from U.S.-based employees to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, which have launched relief efforts in nearly a dozen states. To qualify for the company match through March 30, Verizon employees should log in at www.verizonfoundation.org/donor.
Last year employee donations to disaster relief efforts coupled with Verizon Foundation support through the matching program totaled more than $1 million. For more information on Verizon's philanthropic work, click here.
Each of us at the Verizon Foundation extends our thoughts and support to the individuals and families affected and all those working on the ground to aid in recovery.
To view vital speeches given by our authors, visit our speeches page.
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Kathy Brown
S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility
Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James Gowen
Chief Sustainability Officer/
V.P. of Services Operations
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose Kirk
President, Verizon Foundation
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack McArtney
Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
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