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As today marks International Corporate Philanthropy Day, I thought an update on Verizon's philanthropic work was in order. Our focus at the Verizon Foundation is on using our technology to solve critical social issues in the areas of education, health care and energy management. Since 2000, the Foundation has invested more than half a billion dollars in our communities, and our employees have donated more than 6.2 million volunteer hours to improve the communities where we work and live. In 2011 alone, the Foundation awarded $66 million in grants to nonprofits across the country and our employees volunteered more than 670,000 hours.
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Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
Discuss technology and telecommunications public policy.
New or improved Verizon products and services.
Information on Verizon's efforts to reduce domestic violence and promote literacy and education.
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