Verizon collects 35,000 phones for domestic violence program

Verizon released collection numbers for its HopeLine program for 2008 and the figure was an astounding 35,000. HopeLine is a mobile phone collection program that Verizon launched as a way to provide victims of domestic violence access to a phone with wireless service. Victims can also dial #HOPE from their phones and get instantly connected to a local domestic violence agency.

HopeLine not only collects old cell phones, but also accepts batteries and accessories from all wireless providers. Through the collection, Verizon was able to give out 737 cell phones with 2 million service minutes. The phones were distributed through women’s shelters as well as domestic violence agencies. Verizon also provided a cash grant of over $91,000 to various domestic violence agencies in the Washington area.

HopeLine is a countrywide program and you can help in several ways. You can either drop off your old phone, batteries or accessories at any Verizon Wireless Store. Otherwise, you can log on the Verizon website and print out a prepaid label to mail your phone into their headquarters.

Site: [Verizon HopeLine]