The Verizon Foundation: Changing Lives Through Technology.

The Verizon Foundation is a non-profit organization based in the United States who are focused on improving education, healthcare and energy management through philanthropy.

The main focuses for The Verizon Foundation are as follows:  

Energey management: Technology can be used to help people make smarter energy decisions and save money. 

“We seek to empower communities with technology-enabled energy management solutions and carbon footprint reduction. ”

Justina Nixon-Saintil
Director, Energy Management, Verizon Foundation

Healthcare: Improving quality and access for children, women and seniors in rural and urban communities in need of drastic and lasting change.

“Our technology-enabled chronic disease management programs will improve communication between patients and providers and empower improved patient self-management for better long-term outcomes.”

Carrie Hughes
Director of Healthcare, Verizon Foundation

Education: Preparing students for success in the 21st century. By implementing mobile technology, award-winning free digital content, and teacher training for schools and organizations; focusing on enhancing student's interest and achievement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

“We have invested in education initiatives that inspire and support teachers to effectively integrate technology in the classroom, all leading to a positive impact on student achievement.”

Justina Nixon-Saintil
Director, Education, Verizon Foundation

Take a look around The Verison Foundation website and discover some of the local success stories, such as the Bronx Academy of Promise charter school who were on the brink of closure before The Verizon Foundation were contacted by the passionate leader of the school and its faculty members. By implementing technological advances in the institution, they were able to keep the school alive and produce massive improvements, bringing the school from a grade F rating, to a grade A rating. 

The Verizon Foundation accept donations and also give out grants to programmes involving but not limited to public charities and schools. 

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