NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon today
announced support for the residents of Puerto Rico through a $1 million pledge to fund Hurricane Maria relief
efforts. The nation's most reliable wireless provider has
partnered with the American Red Cross and World Vision.
"The people of Puerto Rico need
our help," said Verizon Chairman & CEO Lowell McAdam. "Verizon is committed to
supporting communities struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane
Maria, as we've done with Harvey and Irma. We will be working with
local network operators, our nonprofit partners and, of course, our
employees to assist the Puerto Rican people in rebuilding their
lives and I encourage anyone with the means and opportunity to do
so to come to their aid."
In an effort to provide further financial support to residents
of Puerto Rico, Verizon will match
employees' contributions, dollar-for-dollar, to select hurricane
relief-focused organizations.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,
Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 163,400 and generated nearly $126 billion in
2016 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless
network and the nation's premier all-fiber network, and delivers
integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary
houses more than 50 media and technology brands that engage about 1
billion people around the world.
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