Verizon Wireless Encourages Community to "Join in" and Support CADA This Holiday Season

LANSING, MI — The Verizon Wireless Communications Centers in Lansing and Okemos are collecting new, unwrapped gift items to be donated to the Council Against Domestic Assault (CADA), a domestic violence shelter serving the greater Lansing area. The drive, being held now through December 21, is open to the public for participation.

Verizon Wireless is located at 5202 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing and 1930 W. Grand River in Okemos. Donations will help many families who come to CADA for support.

"At Verizon Wireless, we believe strongly in giving back to the communities in which our employees and customers live and work," said Marion Arnett, district manager - Verizon Wireless. "Our employees are determined to fulfill every wish on CADA's list. We invite the greater Lansing community to help us reach this goal."

The following "Wish List" items will assist CADA residents now and through next year. (All donated items must be new, unwrapped and unopened.)

Shelter
Clothing (women and child sizes)
Baby oil/shampoo/bath powder
School supplies/backpacks for all ages
Slippers
Feminine hygiene products
Crib sheets, and twin size bed linens
Diapers/pull-ups/wipes/ointment
Latex gloves-large
Over-the-counter medicines
Meijer Gift Certificates for Resident Needs
Hair grease/perms/relaxers
Wide tooth combs/picks/brushes
Hair spray/gel/hair accessories
Bed pillows
Bath /liquid hand /dish soap
Cleaning products, disinfectants
Trash bags - all sizes
Non-perishable food
Alarm clocks
Shampoo and conditioner
Shower curtains
Bath towels, wash cloths
Deodorant/lotion
Blow dryers/curling irons
Plastic bowls/cups/forks/ spoons
Powdered laundry soap/dryer sheets/bleach
Irons

Children's Program
Toy boxes
Nightlights
Flip chart stand - floor model
Batteries - all sizes
Hand held non-violent games
Sega, Playstation & Nintendo Systems
Non-violent games for game systems
Gameboy & non-violent games
Yo-yos
Playing Cards
Disney videos
682C:color/b/w ink cartridges
Watches
Sunglasses
Barbie Clothes
New learning toys
Legos & Kinex
Puzzles for young children
Basketballs, soccer balls
Footballs, baseballs
Baseball gloves & bats
Micro-cassette recorder
Portable CD players
Walkmans
Baby-sippy cups, teething rings
Sensory table
Small toys for our "treasure box"
Colored pencils, washable markers, etc.
Hello Kitty and Bonnie Bell (nail polish, cosmetics for teens)
Caboodles
Bath & body sets
Purses & wallets for teens
Diaries or journal books
New hair accessories
Remote control toys
Gift certificates (i.e. Target, Meijer& Payless Shoes)

About CADA

Founded in 1972, the Council Against Domestic Assault (CADA) was Lansing's first domestic violence shelter. CADA has grown into a comprehensive service agency, providing shelter and support to more than 4,000 individuals a year.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S. with more than 28.7 million wireless voice and data customers. The coast-to-coast wireless provider was formed by the combination of the U.S. wireless businesses of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Verizon Wireless has a footprint covering more than 90 percent of the U.S. population, 49 of the top 50 and 97 of the top 100 U.S. markets. The company, headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, is 40,000 employees strong. Reporters and editors can find more information about the company on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com.

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