Last Friday, Verizon announced it had cleared $10-million in consumer debt for 65-hundred people in Western North Carolina. The donation was carried out in partnership with the nonprofit ForgiveCo and was meant to help families still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The forgiven debts included medical, financial, and other essential expenses, providing much-needed relief to families and individuals affected by the storm.
To make the moment even more special, Verizon enlisted former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams to personally share the news with some of the beneficiaries. He called several families, informing them that their financial burdens had been lifted and offering encouragement during their recovery. Other recipients were notified through letters, emails, and text messages.
"To the 65-hundred individuals impacted by this initiative and the broader Western North Carolina community, we are with you," says Verizon’s Atlantic South Market President, Leigh Anne Lanier, "We will always stand by you, not just as a business, but as a partner and a neighbor."
- This donation is in addition to $400-thousand Verizon gave to the United Way of North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Source: WYFF4
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