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A single voice speaking out or a lone gesture of kindness – the power of one has impact.
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s an ideal time to look at what each one of us can do to bring to light this serious subject.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It’s an epidemic that affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, gender, economic status or educational background. While men are not immune, statistics show that 23.6 percent of women report at least one lifetime episode of intimate-partner violence. That’s a sister, a mother or a daughter you might know who is a victim or who has been affected by domestic violence.
Although we can’t stop domestic violence overnight, we can work to shift the statistics in a positive direction. Major social change starts small. It’s as simple as an individual deciding to take action because good deeds are contagious.
All it takes is one! One person to donate his or her old wireless phone to HopeLine, Verizon Wireless’ phone recycling and reuse program. The no-longer used phone – quite possibly stored and forgotten – not only represents an opportunity to help give a victim a connection to support or emergency services, but also a link to friends, family and potential employers.
Donating phones is simple. HopeLine collects old wireless phones, batteries and accessories from any wireless service provider at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide or by mail using the postage-paid label available at www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel.
Every phone counts. So grab your old phone, spread the word and visit a Verizon Wireless store or mail-in your old phone.