First lady Dianne Bentley visits Riverchase Verizon store

First lady Dianne Bentley recently helped victims of domestic violence by donating  4,623 cell phones to HopeLine from Verizon. She celebrated this milestone at a recent event at a Verizon Wireless store in Riverchase.

“While serving as First Lady and visiting Alabama’s 18 domestic violence shelters, I have seen the impact cell phone donations can make for victims and their children,” Bentley said. “ I am excited to reach another milestone in our efforts, and will continue giving victims the resources they need to seek help through Verizon’s HopeLine.”

HopeLine is Verizon Wireless’ national cell phone recycling and re-use program.  HopeLine collects no-longer-used wireless devices and accessories, which can then be refurbished, recycled and/or sold. Proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence via cash grants to domestic violence counseling and support agencies. Also, refurbished phones are provided to local domestic violence organizations or local government and law enforcement agencies for use with their domestic violence clients.