BASKING RIDGE, N.J.,
Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon
has kicked off a text-to-donate campaign, so wireless customers can
contribute to relief and recovery efforts supporting those affected
by the wildfires in Northern
California. You can use your mobile phone to make a
$10 donation to the American Red
Cross, which is responding to the needs of individuals and
communities affected by the devastating fires.
You can make a $10 donation by
simply texting CAWILDFIRES to 90999. You can donate up to ten
times, so you can make that $10
donation ten times, for a total of $100.
"The destruction is incredible, and the wildfires aren't just
disrupting lives now, but for years to come," said George Fischer, who leads Verizon Enterprise
Solutions. "Verizon is helping in every way possible, including
providing technology to first responders and the public safety
community, and supporting businesses and communities in
Napa, Sonoma, Marin
and Mendocino counties.
We're also pleased to work with the American Red Cross to make it
easy for our customers to contribute as well."
Verizon is waiving any text messaging fees for disaster relief
and 100 percent of each donation goes to American Red Cross relief
efforts.
Verizon Wireless customers who pay monthly bills will see their
donations on the next regular monthly bill. For customers using the
company's prepaid services, donations will be taken from customers'
prepaid balances.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 163,400 and generated nearly $126 billion in 2016 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network and the nation's premier
all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses
worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary houses more than 50 media and
technology brands that engage about 1 billion people around the
world.
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