Verizon donates $1 million to New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
May 07 2020 - 11:35AM
Verizon today announced a $1 million donation to the New Jersey
Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF) to support their mission to organize
and coordinate resources for New Jersey’s most vulnerable
communities. One hundred percent of donations received online by
NJPRF will be used to fight the medical, social and economic impact
of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s most vulnerable, supporting
organizations that provide essential services and aid to those on
the front lines of the pandemic.
“Our commitment to the state of New Jersey runs deep,” said Hans
Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO. “With our global operations
base and thousands of our employees and retirees proudly living
here, we stand ready to support the local residents and continued
efforts of the NJ Pandemic Relief Fund.”
As the state with the second most COVID-19 cases in the nation,
the donation will go towards addressing food insecurity as well as
vulnerable age and socio-economic groups across New Jersey. NJPRF
is hosted by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, which has been
serving the needs of New Jersey non-profits and philanthropists for
more than 40 years. To donate, call 844-NJRELIEF (844-657-3543) or
visit NJPRF.org.
“We are incredibly grateful for this generous grant from Verizon
that will make a significant impact in addressing the urgent needs
of our community, both now and in the weeks and months ahead, as we
continue fighting this pandemic,” said Tammy Murphy, First Lady of
New Jersey and founder of NJPRF.
To date, Verizon’s total COVID-19 crisis commitment now stands
at over $55 million in contributions and donations to nonprofits
around the globe. You can find more information on Verizon’s
response to the COVID-19 pandemic here.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in
2019. The company offers voice,
data and video services and solutions on its award-winning networks
and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control.
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