The Verizon Foundation supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its free educational Web site , Thinkfinity.org , and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence . In 2008 , the Verizon Foundation awarded more than $ 68 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in the U.S. and abroad . It also matched the charitable donations of Verizon employees and retirees , resulting in an additional $ 26 million in combined contributions to nonprofits . Through Verizon Volunteers , one of the nation 's largest employee volunteer programs , Verizon employees and retirees have volunteered more than 3 million hours of community service since 2000 .