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Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP)

Do you volunteer for the PTA? Tutor children or adults? Coach soccer? Raise money for community organizations?

The Volunteer Incentive Program recognizes employees' contribution of time and talent to nonprofit organizations. Under the program, employees are eligible to apply for a grant on behalf of the qualified organization where they volunteered 50 hours or more during the year. The Foundation rewards these employee volunteers with a $750 check for presentation to the designated organization. Employees may request VIP grants on behalf of two separate organizations for a total of $1,500 each year. view poster and links

Children's Sneaker drive to benefit the Woonsocket School Department - The Denver Chapter of Verizon Pioneers have been a driving force in our communities for almost 100 years. We see a need and then find a way to help create a better life for the citizens in over 250 communities we serve in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our funding comes from all different sources but mostly from member donations to support projects like the one outlined in this article. The need we are highlighting is for the children attending school in Woonsocket. Over 90% of the children in the school we are targeting are on subsidized meal plans, meaning their home income is at, or below, poverty level. During last winter’s coat drive distribution, it became apparent that their feet were in need as well. Many of the children clearly had on shoes that were from older siblings or wrapped in duct tape to keep the soles on. It is our desire to make sure these very needy children have sneakers this summer. Not ones with holes, or too big or have to be kept together with duct tape. Our goal is to raise $1000+ from donations you and others like yourself may be able to give. We could certainly make an impact on the lives of these children as they finish the school year and head off to enjoy their summer. Please help us make this project a reality for the children of the Woonsocket school system. Click here or on the pair of sneakers to make an online donation over a secure connection. If you would like to mail a check, please make it out to TP Denver Chapter and mail to Verizon Pioneers, 234 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903-3202 (please put Children's Sneakers in the memo section of your check). Questions may be directed to Marion Ward, Project Coordinator, at MBW863@aol.com.
Thank you again,
Deborah Foley
President-WJ Denver ChapterVerizon Pioneers
www.verizonpioneers.org

March Smartness - On March 6, 2009, Verizon Pioneer Volunteers came together at the Rhode Island State House to participate in the March Smartness Competition for the 3^rd year in a row.This consumer and tech savvy competition provides an opportunity for High School students from the Rhode Island area to compete for the title of State Champions and move on to the National round of competition being held in St. Louis, MO over the Spring break. Project leaders Carol Baker of the Providence Club and Jim Crosbie of the Central Mass Club coordinated the volunteers and refreshments for the day. Carol, Marion Ward of the Woonsocket Club, Jim and his partner Jean, Diane Rodger, Chapter Member at Large and Denver Chapter President, Deb Foley all volunteered to participate in the day’s events. The Pioneer group of volunteers acted as Judges, Time Keeper and Question Master. March Smartness 2008 lunch

It was a wonderful opportunity to see education in action and see the students have fun at the same time. Each student received a certificate and a few words from Secretary of State Ralph Mollis and General Treasurer Frank Caprio. Pioneers hope to generate interest from more schools in 2010 by communicating information about the program. Eight local High Schools participated in the 2009 competition. The 2009 winner was North Providence High School for the 3^rd year in a row. Jim and Jean delivered the remaining trays of sandwiches and food items to Jeremiah’s Inn, a shelter in Worcester, and Carol delivered four large containers of leftover juice to the Women’s Center of Rhode Island. Both agencies were most appreciative of the donation.

WJ Denver Chapter has a NEW way for you to contribute to your favorite Projects and Programs. On-Line Donations may now be made on our website by clicking Project Donations.
Click here to go to our online donation page.