Wireless Zone Announces $55,500 in Grant Recipients Wireless Zone, Verizon Premium Retailer, contin- ues to generously give back to the commu- nities it serves in Groton, SPONSORED New London, H Glastonbury, North Wind- ham, Killingly, Putnam and Westerly. With over $90,000 being donated to local nonprofit organiza- tions this year-including the 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway held in July-the locally owned and fami- ly-operated Wireless Zone teams have been philan- thropically busier than ever in their communities. Four times per year, local franchise owners Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan elect several charities. in their community that display extraordinary dedication to serve their respective organizations and fulfill their unique mission statements. "We are thrilled to be fortu- nate enough to support these organizations in the communities that have supported us," says Ryan. The Wireless Zone Foun- dation supports both local and national nonprofit organizations, providing a basic structure for the company's collabora- tive giving program and enhancing the individual stores' ability to give back to their local communi- ties. The grant funds will assist awarded organiza- tions with initiatives to both expand upon current programs and implement new ones. The charities receiving second quarter grants in Connecticut are: $5,000 to Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, $10,000 to Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation, $5,000 to the and $35,000 in Backpack Giveaways! NEW LONDON POLICE Mystic Aquarium, $10,000 to Girls on the Run, $3,000 to AHM Youth and Family Services and $15,000 to Waterford Country School. The charities receiving grants in Rhode Island are $2,500 to the Frank Olean Center and $4,800 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly. "The funds that we have i received from the Wire- less Zone Foundation are crucial to our organization and are used across the entire Northeast Corner of CT, making a profound impact on the lives of local children and families," says Tayler Shea from WLESS ZONE 5549 Northeast Opportunities for Wellness. "Our orga- nization the families that we work with, and our community are inspired by the continuous generosity of the Verizon Wireless Zone." Verizon Wireless Zone's Westerly store's gift of $2,500 to the Olean Center Art Therapy Program will benefit both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing art supplies and equipment suited for those with mobility challenges. Easy-to-grip markers, desktops that fit on the arms of wheelchairs, and easels with telescopic legs will enable Olean's artists to express themselves in comfort and with dignity. Beyond the beautiful art- work created through the program, progress is made on attention, lessening anxiety and celebrating the completion of each assignment. To the Olean Center, the process is as important as the product. Olean artists share their creations at the Hoxsie Gallery and Virtu Art Show each year, and the fabulous response to their art lifts up participants and illus- trates to them that they are important members of 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway! Sun, July 31 Start the new school year prepared. 1-4PM 13 MILL 1244LOCA verizon WIRELESS ZONE ver WIRELESS ZONE Waterford Country School Filter The Grat WIRELESS ZONE the community. Expressing her grati- tude to the foundation, the Olean Center's Ruth Tureckova states: "This year's program would not be possible without your support. On behalf of the local children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by the Olean Center, we thank you for helping them live full and purpose ful lives." This past weekend from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Each of their stores donat- ed 500 backpacks filled with School supplies. In addition to this the stores OD $15,000.00 L WILSON Sau khi li hn 114 www. offered a fun event for the whole family including Free food from local vend- ers, Touch a truck from lo cal fire departments, Police and ambulance, Bouncy houses, face painting, Princess meet and greet and additional entertain- ers. Wireless Zone is also giving away 5 $10,000 Scholarships to attendees of the event! Children in grades K-12 for the 2022- 2023 school year can fill out a form online to apply for the scholarships. For a list of stores please visit wirelesszone.com. Wireless Zone Announces $ 55,500 in Grant Recipients Wireless Zone , Verizon Premium Retailer , contin ues to generously give back to the commu nities it serves in Groton , SPONSORED New London , H Glastonbury , North Wind ham , Killingly , Putnam and Westerly . With over $ 90,000 being donated to local nonprofit organiza tions this year - including the 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway held in July - the locally owned and fami ly - operated Wireless Zone teams have been philan thropically busier than ever in their communities . Four times per year , local franchise owners Scott Gladstone and Neil Ryan elect several charities . in their community that display extraordinary dedication to serve their respective organizations and fulfill their unique mission statements . " We are thrilled to be fortu nate enough to support these organizations in the communities that have supported us , " says Ryan . The Wireless Zone Foun dation supports both local and national nonprofit organizations , providing a basic structure for the company's collabora tive giving program and enhancing the individual stores ' ability to give back to their local communi ties . The grant funds will assist awarded organiza tions with initiatives to both expand upon current programs and implement new ones . The charities receiving second quarter grants in Connecticut are : $ 5,000 to Northeast Opportunities for Wellness , $ 10,000 to Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation , $ 5,000 to the and $ 35,000 in Backpack Giveaways ! NEW LONDON POLICE Mystic Aquarium , $ 10,000 to Girls on the Run , $ 3,000 to AHM Youth and Family Services and $ 15,000 to Waterford Country School . The charities receiving grants in Rhode Island are $ 2,500 to the Frank Olean Center and $ 4,800 to Jonnycake Center of Westerly . " The funds that we have i received from the Wire less Zone Foundation are crucial to our organization and are used across the entire Northeast Corner of CT , making a profound impact on the lives of local children and families , " says Tayler Shea from WLESS ZONE 5549 Northeast Opportunities for Wellness . " Our orga nization the families that we work with , and our community are inspired by the continuous generosity of the Verizon Wireless Zone . " Verizon Wireless Zone's Westerly store's gift of $ 2,500 to the Olean Center Art Therapy Program will benefit both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities , providing art supplies and equipment suited for those with mobility challenges . Easy - to - grip markers , desktops that fit on the arms of wheelchairs , and easels with telescopic legs will enable Olean's artists to express themselves in comfort and with dignity . Beyond the beautiful art work created through the program , progress is made on attention , lessening anxiety and celebrating the completion of each assignment . To the Olean Center , the process is as important as the product . Olean artists share their creations at the Hoxsie Gallery and Virtu Art Show each year , and the fabulous response to their art lifts up participants and illus trates to them that they are important members of 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway ! Sun , July 31 Start the new school year prepared . 1-4PM 13 MILL 1244LOCA verizon WIRELESS ZONE ver WIRELESS ZONE Waterford Country School Filter The Grat WIRELESS ZONE the community . Expressing her grati tude to the foundation , the Olean Center's Ruth Tureckova states : " This year's program would not be possible without your support . On behalf of the local children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by the Olean Center , we thank you for helping them live full and purpose ful lives . " This past weekend from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Each of their stores donat ed 500 backpacks filled with School supplies . In addition to this the stores OD $ 15,000.00 L WILSON Sau khi li hn 114 www . offered a fun event for the whole family including Free food from local vend ers , Touch a truck from lo cal fire departments , Police and ambulance , Bouncy houses , face painting , Princess meet and greet and additional entertain ers . Wireless Zone is also giving away 5 $ 10,000 Scholarships to attendees of the event ! Children in grades K - 12 for the 2022 2023 school year can fill out a form online to apply for the scholarships . For a list of stores please visit wirelesszone.com .