"PTAs work hard to provide programs and technical assistance to their
members," Hodge said. "This grant is an important part of our communications
plan.
In 2004, the foundation awarded more than 26,000 grants totaling over $70
million to charitable and nonprofit agencies that focus on improving literacy,
computer and technology skills, and identifying domestic violence solutions.

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* Government must not turn to bonding for operations as a solution to a
deficit, unless deemed prudent as a long -term re-payment plan.

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Verizon Awards $200 000 to National PTA to Help Connect Organization's Nearly 6 Million Members to More Resources and Information

It will offer us the opportunity to reach out to more parents and
provide more resources to PTA members. If a
reasonable private sector substitute is available for a government service,
then it must be evaluated and considered as a partial solution .

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The Detroit Regional Chamber is the leading business organization in
Southeast Michigan and the largest chamber of commerce in the country with
more than 20,000 members. The Chamber's mission -- to power the economy for
Southeast Michigan -- is carried out through business attraction efforts,
public policy advocacy, strategic partnerships and quality products and
services for members.

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The foundation also supports Verizon Volunteers, an incentive program that
last year encouraged Verizon employees to volunteer 528,000 hours in their
communities and provided $37. DETROIT, The Detroit Regional Chamber supports
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's budget message today for taking bold steps to
reduce the size of city government.

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Verizon Region President Gale Given was
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The foundation uses its resources in the United States and abroad to develop
partnerships in technology and connect them with organizations serving the
needs of diverse communities , people with disabilities, victims of domestic
violence, and the economically and socially disadvantaged .

With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc.5 million
voice and data customers across the United States., President + CEO of the Detroit
Regional Chamber.

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Membership is open to
anyone who is concerned with the education, health and welfare of children and
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operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce
services. Davis, APR
313/596-0414, Fax: 313/964-0531
e-mail: mdavis@detroitchamber .

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Verizon Wireless owns and
operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 45.verizon . Blouse Jr.

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Robert Ney of Ohio in presenting the check to National PTA
President Linda Hodge on Saturday (6/25) at the organization's annual national
convention at the Columbus Convention Center .com

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"This is what technology is meant to do and a benefit Verizon sees
realized every day in communities we serve throughout the country.

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* Government must strive to keep costs and spending in line with peers.

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Chamber Supports Mayor Kilpatrick's Efforts to Right-Size Detroit Government

Contact: Melanie D.

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For more information on the foundation, visit
http://www.

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Specifically, the grant provides funding for the development of a secure
database that will connect PTA members across the country, creating a virtual
network of dedicated parents, teachers, community members and students. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the
News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news
releases.

* Government leaders must re-define their core mission and values and
then focus on only those areas within their existing revenues.

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International includes wireline and wireless operations and
investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe.

It is made up of 53 state PTAs comprising nearly 6.

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Currently, the database is being tested in nine sites.
* Government must prioritize its spending in line with citizen interests.

"We urge Detroit City Council to work with Mayor Kilpatrick in the
implementation of a budget that brings city spending in line with existing
resources ," said Blouse.

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Grant From Verizon Foundation Will Pay for Membership Database

COLUMBUS , Ohio, The National PTA's nearly 6
million members will soon be able to communicate better with one another and
share best practices, thanks to a membership database funded by a $200,000
grant from the Verizon Foundation.verizon.
(Logo: http://www.
* Long-term budgeting must be employed.

The Parent Teacher Association was founded in 1897 and is the nation's largest child advocacy organization.

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"Soon a parent in Columbus, Ohio, will be able to share information and
support with a teacher in Columbus, Georgia, multiplying the PTA's influence
and helping to improve more and more communities across the country," Given
said."

The National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in
the United States.

The Verizon Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications. For more information,
visit http://www.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches
and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other
information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at
http://www.

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Since its founding in 1897, the organization has prided
itself on being a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for
parents, and a strong advocate for public education.com/foundation .com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000703/DRCLOGO )
"Mayor Kilpatrick's budget priorities feels like a step in the right
direction," said Richard E.

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Verizon has a diverse work force of 212,000 in four business units: Domestic
Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other
telecommunications services, including broadband. "His move to streamline government through elimination of
bureaucracy and department reduction are positive.

5 million members in more than 27,500 local PTA units throughout the United States, Europe, and the Pacific area.

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6 million in combined contributions to charitable
and nonprofit organizations. "It's time to face the fiscal reality of the city's
shrinking tax base and population.

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(NYSE:VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services."
The Chamber Board recently adopted policy regarding government deficits
calling for elected leaders to use the following guidelines:
* All efforts to improve efficiencies and cut waste must be pursued first
and foremost.

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