Verizon Wireless has helped millions of domestic violence victims through a phone drive. Most recently, Verizon collected no-longer used wireless phones during the Houston Area Women's Center's 22nd Annual "Race Against Violence" 5K race, according to The Cypress Times.
The Verizon company states that over one million wireless phones have been donated each year, for the past three years, through the HopeLine program. In addition to phones, Verizon collects batteries and accessories from any wireless service provider. The wireless HopeLine phones are then distributed to domestic violence victims, survivors, and the organizations that help them.
HopeLine phones typically come with 3,000 anytime minutes, and with calling features that include nationwide coverage, call-forwarding, call-waiting, 3-way calling, caller ID, and a basic voice mail system. The program is much appreciated in Houston by community members, domestic violence organizations, public officials, and Houston family attorneys.
For more information on how domestic violence organizations or domestic violence victims can participate with the HopeLine program, contact Audrey Lundy with Verizon Wireless at 972-444-5516.
In Houston, there are many dedicated individuals who are looking to prevent domestic violence and raise awareness about the issue. FindLaw provides some helpful legal suggestions that can help stop abuse and give victims protection. Victims, for example, can often get a temporary restraining order that would require a perpetrator to stop the abuse. More resources for domestic violence victims in Texas can be found by contacting the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) at 303-839-1852 or by visiting their website at www.ncadv.org.
Related Resources:
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Domestic Violence Resources (FindLaw)
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Houston Family Attorneys Directory (FindLaw)
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