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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark the end of National Preparedness Month, representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Verizon gathered on Thursday (Sept. 27) to stress the importance of disaster preparedness and to highlight the tips and technological tools available to help people prepare for emergencies or disasters. "Disasters can strike quickly and without warning, so it's vital to always be prepared," said...

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year's rare October snowstorm, which knocked out power for thousands of New Jerseyeans, served as a stark reminder of the need for emergency planning and knowing how to communicate with friends and family during prolonged emergency situations. To remind the public that National Preparedness Month should not only be recognized just in September, representatives from the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency...

NEW YORK, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced on Monday (June 4) that Dennis Bone, president of Verizon's New Jersey area since 2000, will retire from the company on July 6. The company also announced that Jim Gerace, who currently heads Verizon's government and external affairs functions for the New York and Connecticut region, will also assume responsibility for the company's efforts in New Jersey. "Dennis has been a champion for Verizon's shareholders, customers...

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon continued to bring communications and computing innovation to the state's consumers and businesses in 2011, investing more than $732 million in its wireline communications network and IT infrastructure throughout the state. "The communications industry is vital to New Jersey's economy, and Verizon is the state's leading private investor in network and IT infrastructure," said Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey....

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit groups in New Jersey received more than $3.3 million from the Verizon Foundation in 2011.The majority of the funds went to organizations that focused on advancing health care, domestic violence prevention, education and sustainability. In addition, Verizon employees volunteered nearly 64,800 hours to nonprofit groups throughout the Garden State in 2011. The Verizon Foundation supports employee volunteerism by awarding a $750...

LINCROFT, N.J., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 14 nonprofit organizations across the Garden State have 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 Wednesday (Oct. 26) during an event in Lincroft. Attendees included Dennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey, and...

LIVINGSTON, N.J., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of Verizon New Jersey landline customers who participated in the company's Check Into Literacy program, 34 nonprofit organizations across New Jersey will share $110,000 in grants to support education programs, particularly those that use technology for teaching, learning and reaching more people. Verizon presented the grants to the nonprofits at a reception Thursday (Sept. 15) in Livingston. "Education gives...

NEWARK, N.J., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey nonprofit organizations can compete for $200,000 in grants from the Verizon Foundation to support technology-based programs to combat domestic violence through awareness, prevention and recovery in under-served communities across New Jersey. The foundation will award grants to nonprofit agencies that develop programs that use technology to enable the agencies to more effectively reach the communities they serve; to provide strategies...

NEWARK, N.J., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has extended the deadline by a week for New Jersey nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 from the Verizon Foundation to support literacy programs across underserved communities in the Garden State. The new deadline is June 17. The foundation will award grants to agencies that develop programs that are focused on building reading skills for children, teens and adults and incorporate...

NEWARK, N.J., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college just got easier for five students across New Jersey. They are among 530 students nationwide who will receive scholarships of $5,000 each for the 2011-2012 academic year through the Verizon Foundation's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees. The Verizon Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications. The scholarship program selects recipients based on financial need, academic...