"It will take the resources and cooperation of a number
of private and governmental organizations to make this project possible."
The new project provides a unique opportunity for the Greater New Orleans
office of Volunteers of America to utilize the knowledge and experience of the
national organization that currently owns and operates more than 250
affordable housing communities in 31 states, providing homes for 20,000
people."
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit , spiritually based
organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for
individual and community involvement.

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The Verizon Foundation seeks funding proposals from nonprofits that help
the victims of domestic violence, or provide health care with the support of
telemedicine and other communications technology. The foundation uses its resources in the United States and
abroad to develop partnerships in technology and connect them with
organizations serving the needs of diverse communities, people with
disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and the economically and socially
disadvantaged. NEW ORLEANS, Volunteers of America's national and
local staff recently convened in New Orleans, as well as housing
representatives from the U. It is one of the largest nonprofit
providers of quality affordable housing and last year served nearly 2 million
people in need.

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6 million in combined contributions to charitable
and nonprofit organizations. "We will work
together with the national office to research, develop, and manage the housing
initiative.

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In 2004, the foundation awarded more than 26,000 grants totaling more than $70
million to charitable and nonprofit agencies that focus on improving basic and
computer literacy, enriching communities through technology, and creating a
skilled work force.

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The Verizon Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications.

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Verizon Foundation Offers Grant Opportunities to California Nonprofit Groups

$500,000 Available to Promote Health Care, Domestic Violence Solutions

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., The Verizon Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications , is seeking grant proposals
for projects that help solve problems of domestic violence and inadequate
health care in low-income and minority communities.
Proposals must be submitted through Verizon Foundation's Web site,
http://www.

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Verizon will provide competitive grants totaling $500,000 to nonprofit
organizations and educational institutions in California, especially in
communities where Verizon provides local telephone service. For more information on the foundation, visit
http: //www.
Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 210,000 in four business units:
Domestic Telecom serves customers based in 29 states with wireline
telecommunications services, including broadband and other services.
"We welcome corporate, nonprofit, and governmental partners to join us in
the creation of a significant number of affordable housing units in New
Orleans," said Gould.

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This latest project will provide a challenge for
even the most seasoned organization .
"We are excited about the opportunity to work with the national
organization to create affordable rental units so that residents of New
Orleans can return to the city and start to rebuild their lives ," said CEO of
Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans Jim LeBlanc.

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"Verizon builds stronger communities by supporting programs that serve the
needs of people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence and the
economically and socially disadvantaged," said LaVerne Davis, vice president
of external affairs for Verizon in California. The organizations must
benefit either low-income, minority , limited-English speaking or disabled
communities.

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The proposals should take
advantage of telecommunications technology to address these problems.com/foundation .

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(NYSE: VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services. Volunteers of America nurtures, supports and uplifts the
human spirit -- working with children and youth, the elderly, homeless
individuals and families, and others to empower them in reaching their full
potential.

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" Individual grants will range from $25,000 to $100 ,000.S. It will take new partnerships and
creative approaches to make this project a reality. For more information, visit http://www.

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For more
information, visit http://www.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches
and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other
information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at
http://www.com/news. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the New Orleans Mayors office, and
private sector representatives, to discuss possibilities for creating new
affordable housing opportunities in the city.

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On the
Web site, applicants should click on the Southern California RFP link; type in
the invitation code for this RFP, 747EOIXKP, when logging in; and then select
"local.
The foundation also supports Verizon Volunteers, an incentive program that
last year encouraged Verizon employees to volunteer 528,000 hours in their
communities and provided $37. Verizon
Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network,
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Groups which seek to promote intergenerational interaction and support.

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Applicants must also be public or private 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations with a valid Internal Revenue Service tax ID. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the
News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news
releases .org.

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"Verizon's belief in the
importance of corporate social responsibility is demonstrated by our long
history of supporting organizations that have a positive impact on people's
lives.
"We are committed to bringing our considerable experience in developing
and managing affordable housing to bear to help alleviate the housing crisis
that currently prevents thousands of residents from returning to the city,"
said Volunteers of America National President Charles Gould.
Volunteers of America is one of the largest nonprofit providers of
affordable housing in the United States, and has years of experience creating
community housing projects.

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Grants cannot be used to purchase any products or services offered by
Verizon, nor can they be used for capital renovations or furniture.verizon.

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8 million voice and data customers across the United States. The two -day meeting resulted in
the creation of the "Coming Back Home" initiative, which will work toward the
goal of creating 1,000 affordable housing rental units for working families
and residents of New Orleans.

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The deadline is midnight May 13.

With more than $71 billion in annual revenues , Verizon Communications Inc. International includes wireline and wireless
operations and investments , primarily in the Americas and Europe.verizon.