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Displaying articles for: 06-03-2012 - 06-09-2012

Verizon Supports New Digital Citizenship Platform for Parents and Kids

by Employee ‎06-06-2012 07:38 PM - edited ‎06-06-2012 07:40 PM

onlinesafety133x270.jpgIn support of Internet Safety Month, I wanted to share a video compiled by the Family Online Safety Institute that presents facts and stats about the global state of digital safety. Many of these stats suggest that parents feel comfortable setting rules and boundaries around technology. But they also suggest that young people may not be as unaware or immune to using technology responsibly as some believe.

 

 

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Take a Stand

by Employee ‎06-05-2012 03:02 PM - edited ‎06-05-2012 03:05 PM

rose_kirk133x175.jpgIt’s not easy to stand up and do something; it’s even tougher to take action.  However, action is needed to make change and that’s what was discussed at a panel the 2012 CECP Corporate Philanthropy Summit today in New York City.

 

I was joined by senior leaders at Chevron Corporation, Hilton Worldwide and Fenton Communications to discuss the challenging societal issues that our companies each address.  From ending domestic violence to human trafficking and HIV/AIDS, we have all made significant commitments and have made tremendous results over the years.

 

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Making Mobile Devices Improve Personal Health

by Employee ‎06-04-2012 05:42 PM - edited ‎06-04-2012 05:44 PM

scott_shamp133x240.jpgMobile phones make our lives easier, safer, and more fun. But can they make us healthier? A Verizon Foundation-funded program at the New Media Institute at the University of Georgia aims to find out.

 

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Kathy Brown

S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility

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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

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James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.

Rose Kirk

President, Verizon Foundation

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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

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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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