THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon pledged more than $8 million to California nonprofits this year for programs that will combat domestic violence, improve healthcare and promote education in technology, literacy, the arts and culture throughout the state.
Funding went to a diverse group of organizations including Peace Over Violence ($300,000), the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center ($99,000) and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($47,140).
The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications and one of the largest corporate foundations in the world, awarded more than $69 million in grants in 2006.
"Verizon has a long-standing tradition of supporting organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve," said Tim McCallion, president of Verizon's West region. "The 273 nonprofit groups funded in 2007 all share Verizon's vision of creating opportunities for Californians to lead healthier, safer and more productive lives."
The grants awarded by Verizon in California in 2007 include: Korean Health Education Information and Research Center $85,000 Alameda County Family Justice Center $57,500 Alliance for the Arts $50,000 Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County $50,000 Martha's Village and Kitchen Inc. $50,000 Redlands Community Hospital Foundation $45,000 La Maestra Family Clinic Inc. $43,000 Wellness Community Valley Ventura Inc. $42,000 Jenesse Center Inc. $40,000 St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation $35,000 Victor Valley Domestic Violence $35,000 Victor Valley Community Hospital $30,000 Central American Resource Center $25,000 East Los Angeles Women's Center $25,000 Marin Services for Women $25,000 San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center $25,000 Youth Connection of Ventura County $25,000
Verizon works closely with a variety of advisory groups and nonprofit organizations to identify local needs and to develop and nurture programs that address those needs through the philanthropic support of the Verizon Foundation. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis following a review of online applications. For more details, go to http://www.verizon.com/foundation.
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