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A few weeks ago, Verizon was proud to partner with multiple organizations to ‘Celebrate Oak Park!’ With over 30 vendors and 1,000 attendees, the event was a huge success!

Verizon team members were onsite to support “STEAM in the Park” by teaching young children AND adults how to make harmonicas out of popsicle sticks, straws, and rubber bands. There’s something incredibly rewarding about supporting the community and empowering our youth through STEAM education.

Verizon’s 5G Home/Verizon Enhanced Communities team was also on hand to share information about the 5G Home product and the Affordable Connectivity Program–and even signed up a few very excited customers!

Cheers to getting out in the community, celebrating the rich history of the Oak Park neighborhood in Sacramento, doing our part to bridge the digital divide, and engaging youth in hands-on STEM/STEAM learning. Check out the pictures below of this incredible event!

The Verizon team had a great morning at the Brooklyn Public Library at the launch of their Cyber Seniors Program! Verizon understands that, in the digital age, it’s more important than ever that every individual—regardless of age—is able to navigate the online landscape. From paying bills to shopping to navigating telehealth visits, the online world can be daunting, especially for seniors.
 
That’s why the VZ team was on site to engage with over 50 participants on best practices online. VTeamers covered a whole range of tips and tricks with individuals looking to gain more insight into the technicalities behind their devices. The team covered social media, apps, sending emails, video chatting, text messages, cyber security and so much more! Through this event, Verizon was able to bridge an often overlooked but incredibly important portion of the digital divide—giving users of all ages the tools they need to not only succeed, but thrive, in the digital age.
 
Verizon looks forward to expanding this program in other parts of the region as part of its digital inclusion efforts. Check out pictures below to get a glimpse into this incredible event!

In celebration of Pride Month, join Verizon’s Adriana Dawson as she chats with Kristen Williams (PHD), Executive Director of Riverzedge Arts, and Geo Darrow, Communications and Development Assistant. Riverzedge leverages art, design, and critical thinking programs to forge a pathway to social and economic sustainability for youth in Northern Rhode Island. To learn how Riverzedge is fostering a safe space for the next generation of innovators to grow–and why Verizon is so proud to support them–watch the video!

In celebration of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)  week of action, the Verizon team participated in the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion (LBCEI) food distribution program in Long Beach, CA.   At this event, in addition to distributing produce, LBCEI handed out basic necessities to pantry partners and Long Beach community members. Verizon attended to inform community members about the ACP and the Verizon Forward Program.

Click here to learn more about how Verizon supports the “Online for All” campaign and partnering with others to help raise consumer awareness about the ACP: https://onlineforall.org/

Check out photos below to see Verizon’s involvement in the event!

Verizon is proud to announce the grand opening of a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab at Long International Middle School, in partnership with Heart of America. Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) are hubs of innovation, combining education, technology, and comprehensive, hands on programming for students. It’s part of Verizon’s commitment to giving students the tools they need to thrive in the digital age. Watch the video to learn more about this incredible program!

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is helping to make online learning, telehealth visits, and employment opportunities accessible for millions of Americans. Boston-based non-profit Tech Goes Home is helping to enroll eligible families in this critical program and seeing an impact as it aims to empower communities to engage in the digital world.

Click below to see how Tech Goes Home is helping Boston communities get connected and lead healthier lives.

On Sunday, Verizon participated in the Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Cultural Festival, an annual event celebrating the rapidly growing Latino community on the western side of the Portland metro area. It was a fantastic event, with approximately 10,000 attendees enjoying food, music, art, and sports (and new home internet options!)

Matt Meron and Alex Leupp came ready with bilingual sales reps and technology experts and Spanish-language collateral, as well as 5G Home equipment to educate the community on all of Verizon’s offerings. They even had a special guest join them–Ashley Portillo-Baloy! 

To get a glimpse into this incredible event, check out the photos below!

On May 17, SGA’s Erica Jacquez, Magaly Chavez, and the Verizon 5G Home team participated in the Victor Valley Community College Job Fair Event. The VTeam shared information on the Affordable Connectivity Program and Verizon’s 5G Home Internet and provided information on Verizon’s job opportunities.

Verizon is a proud sponsor, and the team is happy to support the Victor Valley Community College students! To get a glimpse into Verizon’s involvement at the event, check out the photos below!