Discarded cell phones, batteries and accessories have generated a $15,000 grant for a Wheat Ridge nonprofit to provide services for domestic violence survivors.
The Family Tree (3805 Marshall St.) helps people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness in the Denver metro area, and they received the grant through Verizon’s HopeLine program.
“The financial support and commitment of corporate partners, like Verizon, is vital in our efforts to help those in need in our community,” said Scott Shields, Family Tree CEO. “This funding will directly impact our clients by providing them with the resources and empowerment necessary to create lasting, positive change in their lives.”
HopeLine collects used cell phones, batteries and accessories from any carrier. Phones that can be refurbished are sold for reuse, and those without value are disposed of in an environmentally sound way.
Proceeds from the program are used to provide wireless phones and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness.
“We are proud to support an organization like Family Tree, which is making a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence every day,” said Chris Lewter, Verizon Wireless regional president. “HopeLine has been a passion for Verizon Wireless for almost 15 years, and we are proud to help play a role in ending domestic violence in our communities.”
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