Verizon continues Hurricane Helene relief efforts with grants totaling $325,000
October 01 2024 - 4:12PM
In light of Hurricane Helene and the massive devastation it left
behind, Verizon is reinforcing its commitment to the communities it
serves by donating a total of $325,000 directly to local
organizations working in the impacted areas. As so many work to
rebuild their homes and livelihoods, this funding is intended to
support local relief efforts, not just for the coming days, but in
the weeks and months ahead.
“We stand with unwavering support for those affected by
Hurricane Helene, and we want you to know that Verizon is here for
you,” said Atlantic South Market President, Leigh Anne Lanier. “We
are committed to doing everything in our power to get you the
resources you need. It’s our hope that this funding brings
meaningful support during such a tragic time and helps ease the
path toward recovery.”
Verizon contributions include:
- $100,000 to United Way of North
Carolina - UW Helps NC Fund
- $50,000 to Central Carolina Community
Foundation - One South Carolina Fund
- $25,000 to Feeding Tampa
Bay
- $50,000 to Volunteer
Florida
- $25,000 to Golden Harvest Food
Bank Augusta, Georgia
- $25,000 to Greater Valdosta United
Way, Georgia
- $25,000 to United Way of Southeast
Georgia
- $25,000 to United Way of South Central
Georgia
Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President and CEO of United
Way North Carolina: “We are immensely grateful to Verizon
for their generous donation of $100,000 to support hurricane relief
efforts through UW Helps NC Fund. This partnership enables us to
address the urgent needs of our communities affected by Hurricane
Helene, providing essential resources such as food, shelter, and
basic needs. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in helping
those who have been displaced and are struggling to rebuild their
lives.”
Georgia Mjartan, Central Carolina Community Foundation
President and CEO: “It is incredible to see how, in times
of crisis, our community responds with overwhelming generosity,
from first responders to neighbors helping neighbors. By giving to
the One SC Fund, we can all support the local nonprofits doing the
front-line work of recovery from Hurricane Helene.”
Thomas Mantz, President & CEO at Feeding Tampa
Bay: "As Tampa Bay navigates the aftermath of Hurricane
Helene, Feeding Tampa Bay will continue to assess and respond to
the needs of those who have lost so much. We cannot do this
important work alone. Thank you, Verizon, for stepping in alongside
us by generously donating $25,000 that will directly help those
impacted by the storm."
Josie Tamayo, CEO of Volunteer Florida:
"Volunteer Florida is deeply grateful to Verizon for their generous
support and donation to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to
Hurricane Helene. With the collaboration of our valued business
partners, their commitment will help provide critical services and
resources to those affected, ensuring that communities have the
support they need to rebuild and recover."
Amy Breitmann, President & CEO of Golden Harvest
Food Bank: “We are incredibly grateful to Verizon for
their generous support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Their
quick action and generosity are making a real difference, helping
us deliver food and water to families who need it most during this
difficult time.”
Supporting Verizon CustomersVerizon has also
previously announced plans to support customers in Florida,
Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina impacted by Hurricane
Helene, by waiving postpaid domestic call/text/data usage. Florida
and Georgia customer usage will be waived from Sept. 26 - Oct. 5.
For North and South Carolina, the dates are Sept. 28 - Oct. 5. This
will bring relief to the thousands of customers who are relying on
their mobile devices now more than ever, during this especially
challenging time.
Verizon is committed to keeping our customers and public safety
partners connected. Our crews will work until connectivity is fully
restored to all, but there is still a tremendous amount of work
ahead of us. Network restoration work continues, as many of the
cables that connect cell sites to the rest of the network have been
damaged or are without power. Crews are working to restore those
connections to cell sites as quickly as possible. We have
aggressively deployed temporary mobile assets to restore
connectivity across the region to aid recovery efforts and
emergency operations, and will continue to do so. In addition,
massive refueling operations are underway to ensure those sites
without commercial power remain in service for Verizon customers
and first responders.
More InformationVisit Verizon's Online
Emergency Resource Center,
verizon.com/about/news/emergency-resource-center, for further
details on Verizon's emergency response capabilities.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in
2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and
communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a
presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0
billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services
and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, and security.
Media contact:Winnie Wright(678)
594-1775Winnie.Wright@verizon.com
Parker Branton(770) 841-6737Parker.Branton@verizon.com
Lauren Peterson(214) 662-3801lauren.peterson@verizon.com
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