{This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/HopeLine from Verizon}
I want to tell you about the women who’ve confided in me, fearful after physical and emotional boundaries in their relationships had been violated, to give a face to Domestic Violence. But those very details are ones that can’t be shared out of respect for those women…to shield the friends who trusted me as their confidant with some of the most hurtful and intimate details of their lives from any additional suffering.
The Statistics
When I think of Domestic violence, my mind instantly goest back to my very first boyfriend and the anger he would often unleash on me. I feel fortunate that his anger never escalated to the point of abuse, but the fear I felt in that relationship was unacceptable. Domestic violence impacts men (1 in 4), women (1 in 3) and children (3 million each year) , and I imagine despite the staggering statistics, many more suffer in silence, their stories never told.
Providing Hope for Victims
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to shed light on a subject that can feel isolating, I want to highlight a valuable resource for men, women and children in crisis. HopeLine from Verizon connects survivors of domestic violence to vital resources. Their efforts include supporting organizations and agencies that prevent domestic violence, educating communities on cultivating healthy relationships and empowering victims and survivors with resources and tools for success. HopeLine is able to do this by collecting used wireless phones, chargers and accessories to donate to Verizon which in turn uses them to provide support in the form of cash grants. In the last 14 years since the organization’s launch, HopeLine has donated more than 190,000 phones and awarded millions of dollars in cash grants to non-profit organizations and agencies. In addition to the funds generated, the wireless phones donated to shelters and organizations provide victims with a means to communicate privately with trusted family, friends and employers
How You Can Help
If you are looking for a meaningful way to spread awareness and show your support for Domestic Violence this month, I encourage you to “go purple.” All month long, you can visit your local Verizon store or shop online to purchase exclusive purple wireless accessories including a headset, phone or tablet case. HopeLine will donate $1 up to $100,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline from every purchase.
If you have an old phone charger, or other accessories (irrespective of the carrier), I encourage you to donate it to HopeLine. For more information or to find a Verizon Wireless store near you, visit Verizon.com/Hopeline.
Win It! One of you will win an LG Tone Pro Wireless Stereo Headset (ARV $69.99). Simply complete the Rafflecopter form and leave me a comment with one thing you learned from HopeLine by Verizon. Comments will close on October 28th, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST.
US Residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
- Discover Luxury at Sonesta Irvine: Your Ideal Staycation - August 8, 2024
- CHOC Walk Returns to the Disneyland Resort – Special Events and Ways to Support - June 28, 2023
- Beastly Ball Returns to the Los Angeles Zoo - May 8, 2023
On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year.[i]
I learned that men, women and children are victims of violence.
i already knew about this, but since i have personally gone through this from 17-19 yrs old, its too important for me to not share,”Dating violence is a type of intimate partner violence. It can be physical, emotional, or sexual in nature”
I assumed since we weren’t married, it didnt count as abuse and always forgave, thankfully some things happened to where my eyes were opened and i asked my sister to please let me move in, i started life in a new place and havent looked back, best decision ever. its hard to leave, but its ALWAYS the best choice, so if anyone sees this, yes it will be hard, im sure harder if theres children involved, but do it for them and yourself, you & them little ones deserve the best, ask for help and things will get better.
HopeLine supports organizations across the nation that aim to end domestic violence.
I learned; In the last 14 years since the organization’s launch, HopeLine has donated more than 190,000 phones and awarded millions of dollars in cash grants to non-profit organizations and agencies.
HopeLine collects no-longer used wireless phones, batteries,chargers and accessories in any condition from any service provider to benefit victims and survivors of domestic violence.
They have collected 11.4 million phones nationwide
I learned that they also educate communities on cultivating healthy relationships as well as empowering the victims. More than 3 million children are affected by domestic violence.
I learned that $29 million+
cash grants have been provided to domestic
violence organizations.
Entered the Rafflecopter as “Wild Orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Verizon provides $70,000 grant to Ohio Domestic Violence Network
I learned that since 2001 they have collected 11.4 million phones and gave out 29 million in cash grants !
I learned they gave a grant to Crisis Center North in Pittsburgh, my hometown
$29 million+ cash grants have been provided to domestic
violence organizations.
I learned that Verizon donates wireless phones, complete with voice and text capabilities, to local domestic violence shelters and non-profit organizations and agencies for use by victims and survivors.
I learned that Domestic violence impacts men (1 in 4), women (1 in 3) and children (3 million each year), which is crazy to even think about.
When you are abused you feel lost and hopeless. I like that they help not just women, but men and children too.
I learned that since it launched in October 2001, HopeLine has donated hundreds of thousands of phones & they have awarded millions of dollars in grants to non-profit organizations! Totally awesome!
HopeLine collects used wireless phones and accessories, regardless of service provider, make, model or technology.
I learned that Verizon does not sell refurbished HopeLine phones directly to consumers.