It’s that time again – time for the Houston Area Women’s Center’s “Race Against Violence,” a 5K run, walk and kids’ K that benefits domestic violence prevention and awareness efforts in the Houston area.

This year, Verizon Wireless, a fervent supporter of domestic violence awareness and prevention, will hold a HopeLine phone drive to collect no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories to aid victims of domestic violence during the 22nd Annual race. Verizon's HopeLine program recycles or refurbishes no-longer-used wireless phones (from any carrier) and donates the proceeds or products to domestic abuse organizations and shelters in the Houston area.

On March 6, Verizon will collect phones and accessories as more than 2,000 survivors, family members and community supporters take the streets to end domestic and sexual violence in Houston.

In 2009, Verizon Wireless collected more than 1 million phones via the HopeLine program. These phones provide survivors the lifelines they need to establish safe housing, employment and a better life for themselves and their children.

Verizon Wireless Sponsors HopeLine Phone Drive for Houston Area Women’s Center’s Race Against Violence: 5K Run, Walk and Kids K

WHAT:
Verizon Wireless will collect no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories to aid victims of domestic violence during the Houston Area Women’s Center’s 22nd Annual “Race Against Violence" 5K race. Verizon Wireless' HopeLine program recycles or refurbishes no-longer-used wireless phones (from any carrier) and donates the proceeds or products to domestic abuse organizations and shelters in the Houston area.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 8 a.m.

WHERE:
Sam Houston Park at 1000 Bagby St. (in downtown Houston)

DETAILS:
Phones will be collected at the start of the race as more than 2,000 survivors, family members and community supporters take the streets to end domestic and sexual violence in Houston.

ABOUT:
Verizon Wireless is a recognized corporate and community leader for its commitment to raising awareness for and preventing domestic violence. No-longer-used phones and accessories are collected every day in more than 2,200 Verizon Wireless Communications stores across the country, including 47 in the greater Houston area. In 2009 alone, Verizon Wireless collected more than 1 million phones via the HopeLine program. For more information on the HopeLine program, including information about how to participate, visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline.

For more information about the Race Against Violence, visit www.HAWC.org.