The Family of Jackie Crane (South Carolina)

When Jackie Crane was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, her family chose to honor the memory of the mother of three by giving hope to other victims of domestic violence. On her birthday, July 6, her family set up HopeLine collection boxes in four counties around Fort Mill, S.C. In just one month, the family collected 345 phones, 167 chargers, 29 batteries and 57 accessories to be turned into support for victims of domestic violence.

"We want women to be able to go to someone," said Laquinda Green, Jackie’s cousin, "Someone is out there, someone is listening—just call."

The family plans to continue to help victims of domestic violence and has made the phone drive an annual event.

Pictured: Jackie Crane’s family

Immaculate Conception Church (Massachusetts)

Parishioner Lillian O’Donnell of the Immaculate Conception Church of Malden, Mass., has collected more than 2,000 no-longer-used cell phones to donate to HopeLine from Verizon in the past 10 years. O’Donnell accepts phone donations at the parish year-round with a dedicated push for contributions during the Lent season.

Pictured (left to right): Mike Murphy, public relations manager for Verizon Wireless New England; Lillian O’Donnell

Rutgers University (New Jersey)

When Rutgers University’s Facilities Department upgraded to the Verizon Wireless network they turned 300 no-longer-used devices from another wireless provider into support for survivors of domestic violence. The phones were donated to UHopeLine, an extension of the HopeLine from Verizon program, via permanent collection points on college campuses. To commemorate Rutgers University’s participation, Verizon Wireless presented a $5,000 grant to the Rutgers Department of Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance to help fund activities that raise awareness of dating violence and provide aid to domestic violence survivors on campus and in the student community.

Pictured (left to right): Ruth Anne Koenick, director, Rutgers Department of Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance; Bruce Silverberg, Verizon Wireless; Rona Lehtonen, senior administrative assistant, Rutgers Facilities Department; and Rachel Schwartz, UHopeLine program coordinator, Center on Violence Against Women and Children, Rutgers University School of Social Work

Datz Restaurant Employees and Patrons (Florida)

In April 2011, Datz employee Melissa Morrison was killed in a domestic dispute. In October 2011, Verizon Wireless partnered with the restaurant to host a HopeLine drive in her honor during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Employees, patrons and members of Melissa’s family donated more than 300 phones in less than a month. In recognition of Datz’s efforts, Verizon Wireless made a $1,500 donation in Melissa’s name to The Spring of Tampa Bay, a domestic violence shelter in Tampa.

“We’re very proud to do this in her honor,” said Suzanne Perry, co-owner of Datz. “We want to make sure this doesn’t happen to someone else.”

Pictured (left to right): Suzanne Perry, co-owner of Datz; Chuck Hamby, Verizon Wireless Florida region public relations manager

Citi Employees (National)

Citi employees donated more than 2,500 no-longer-used wireless devices to HopeLine in 2011 through the company’s “Wireless Drop-Off” program. The donated devices were put to work in the community through a $10,000 grant to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH). Since Citi began the “Wireless Drop Off” program six years ago, they have recycled more than 15,000 devices in an environmentally responsible way and donated more than $76,000 to nonprofit organizations working to end domestic violence.

Pictured (left to right): Cameka Crawford, Verizon Wireless; Hillary Gal, Managing Director, Citi; Eleonora Menaker, Citi; Irene Blake, Citi U.S. Wireless Coordinator; Gregory Carbonella, Citi Green Team; Lina Montoya, Citi; and Sheila Marlow, National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Verizon Wireless partnered with the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (OCADVSA) and the Oklahoma City YWCA to raise awareness of Verizon Wireless' commitment to domestic violence advocacy efforts. As one of Verizon's biggest community efforts, 40 HopeLine boxes were placed across the state of Oklahoma during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October 2011. In addition to these HopeLine drives, Verizon's South Central Region president and Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin participated in a statewide public service announcement to help raise awareness of combating domestic violence in Oklahoma.

Angela Cain, Media Community Affairs Director (Indiana)

For a decade, WTHR’s Community Affairs Director, Angela Cain, has been devoted to raising awareness about domestic violence. Thanks in part to her efforts to inform the public on the issue, Indiana residents donated nearly 18,500 no-longer-used devices to HopeLine in 2011. These donated phones will be put to work in the community, providing cash grants and refurbished phones to local organizations serving victims and survivors of domestic violence. In recognition of her commitment to the cause, Angela was the first-ever non-law enforcement recipient of the HopeLine Champion Award. To honor her dedication, Verizon also made a $1,000 donation in her name to the Domestic Violence Network in Indianapolis.

Pictured (left to right): WTHR-TV News Director Keith Connors; Verizon Wireless Sales Director Patrick J. Lewis; WTHR-TV Community Affairs Director Angela Cain; Domestic Violence Network Executive Director Julie Marsh

Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program (Ohio)

Verizon Wireless donated more than 700 non-perishable food items and presented a $5,000 HopeLine grant to the Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program. The grant, along with the food donation, helps to support Sojourner’s mission of providing a comprehensive program of crisis intervention, education, advocacy and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Mahoning County, Ohio. “These funds will go a long way to aid women and children fleeing domestic violence in Mahoning County,” Said Joseph Caruso, executive director of Burdman Group’s Sojournor House.

Pictured (left to right): John O’Donnell, Heather Foky and Lee Anne Davison of Verizon Wireless; Constance Collins, Malinda Gavins, Audrey Walker and Eileen Larson of the Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program

Boy Scout Troop 616 (Tennessee)

Boy Scout Troop 616, known as the Scorpion Patrol, hosted a HopeLine phone drive to benefit victims of domestic violence, while helping the environment. The troop, with the help of their parents, collected 137 phones and 60 accessories through the drive, visiting local community centers such as Wal-Mart, the Calhoun United Methodist Church, and Mayfields.

Pictured (left to right): Jaxon Dixon, Tristan Sneed, Aaron Healey, Jacob Suits and D.J. Dorman