Opening Young Eyes to a World of Culture
When school budgets are stressed, cuts to extracurricular activities are a too frequent occurrence. As a result, it’s become more difficult for New Jersey school children to get exposure to the arts, especially arts from different and diverse cultures.
With the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) Verizon Passport to Culture Series, students are introduced to the arts with programs that feature world-class artists from a wide variety of traditions. Performances of music, dance, storytelling, theater, puppetry, and more ignite the imagination and lay the groundwork to cultivate lifelong enthusiasts for the arts. Productions are linked to curriculum areas such as world languages, social studies and language arts and are appropriate for a broad range of ages.
"As the founding sponsor of NJPAC's Verizon Passport to Culture SchoolTime and FamilyTime series, Verizon has brought the gift of live theater, dance, music, and poetry to thousands of New Jersey youngsters for fifteen years," said John Schreiber, NJPAC's president and CEO. "Verizon's support of NJPAC goes far beyond good corporate citizenship. It has been evident since Day One that they care deeply about culture, education, and the quality of life for the people of New Jersey."
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Verizon Recognized for Commitment to Veterans
Verizon has been named to the G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers List for 2012, in recognition of the company's military recruiting and hiring practices. This recognition is the latest in a series of honors Verizon has received for its long-standing commitment to recruiting, hiring and supporting military veterans.
Verizon Grant Lays Foundation for Electronic Medical Records
When the new federal healthcare bill was signed into law several years ago, it meant that there would be significant changes, especially on how medical records will be kept and maintained in the future.
Helping the Salvation Army Help Paterson Families
When families are need, especially in time of disaster, where do they look? For many people, it’s The Salvation Army. Originally founded in 1865 to help hungry and the destitute people in London, England, today there are more than 9,000 Salvation Army centers and local neighborhood units in the United States.
NJ DOE Recognizes Verizon Recycling Efforts
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection recently announced that Verizon is the recipient of the department’s 2011 Recycling Award for its efforts to promote recycling in the company and within the communities it serves.
Verizon received the award at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers 31st annual Recycling Symposium and Awards Luncheon at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune.
Read more...Verizon Grants Helping 14 NJ Domestic Violence Groups
For too long domestic violence was a silent epidemic that crossed all social and economic levels. A bruise or black eye was a mark of shame and embarrassment – not for the aggressor, but for the victim.
It has long been a focus of Verizon, first started by Verizon Wireless a decade ago with its Hopeline program and then incorporated into the larger philanthropic corporate responsibility charge.
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 14 nonprofit organizations throughout New Jersey received $200,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation to support technology-based programs that raise awareness of domestic violence and that provide support to survivors.
Verizon officials awarded the grants on Oct. 26 during an event in Lincroft. The event was hosted by Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey.
"Domestic violence is a widespread problem that extends beyond the relationship between two people and is a known contributor to child abuse and workplace violence," said Bone. "These Verizon Foundation grants will shine the spotlight on this issue and provide these agencies additional resources to help survivors and their families recover."
Read more...A Tree (Actually 1,000 of Them) Grows in Freehold
Over the past decade, hundreds of native trees have replaced the ornamental shrubs and invasive vegetation at Verizon's corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge. Chemically treated and meticulously manicured lawns have given way to native grasses and vibrant wildflowers.
Now, Verizon is gearing up to do it again in Freehold.
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Verizon A Top Diversity Choice by Black Enterprise Magazine
Diversity is an important part of Verizon’s approach to its customers and employees. A diverse employee body that reflects a company’s customer base is important in being able to relate and communicate. It also brings a wealth of creative approaches in how we work and interact with each other and our customers. Read more...
A Lifeline a Phone Call Away
In tough economic times like these, people who hover below or just above the poverty line are hurting the most. Every dollar means a lot. It’s for people like those that Verizon’s Communication Lifeline service is available in New Jersey. Read more...
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