Verizon Wireless continues the urgent work of maintaining and restoring wireless service in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast regions in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Get the latest info on Verizon Wireless' hurricane response & recovery efforts

Verizon Wireless Customers, donate to the American Red Cross Hurricane Disaster Relief via TXT Message

How to donate:

• Send a message to the address 2HELP or 24357 using the keyword "help"
• You will receive a reply message asking for you to confirm a donation to the American Red Cross of $5.
• Send "y" back in a reply message to confirm your donation of $5.
• If you wish to donate more, you can send up to 4 additional messages for a total contribution of $25.

Donations will appear on your next monthly bill and the entire amount of each donation will be provided to the American Red Cross to be used for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Standard TXT Messaging rates apply and will be donated by Verizon Wireless to the American Red Cross when the program is completed.

Donate directly to the American Red Cross