January 19, 2003

College of the Mainland

The Verizon Foundation has donated $42,500 to College of the
Mainland in support of the college's Adult Basic Education Literacy Lab.

The Verizon Foundation supports a variety of programs that focus on improving basic and computer literacy, bridging the digital divide, enriching communities through technology and creating a skilled work force.

Verizon External Communications Manager, Sharon Wells recently presented the check to College of the Mainland President Dr. Homer M. "Butch" Hayes and COM's Associate Vice President of Adult Education, Dr. Katherine Moser.

The college plans to use the funds to purchase computers for an Adult Basic Education Literacy Lab for classes in northern Galveston County, including League City. 

The Galveston County Economic Development Assistance Program, under the leadership of Ted Olkowski, helped the college secure the Verizon Foundation grant.

The Verizon Foundation promotes partnerships in technology with organizations, such as COM, serving the needs of diverse communities, people with disabilities, and the economically and socially disadvantaged. 

Visit <www.verizon.com/foundation> for more information on the foundation.  For information about literacy, GED, ESL or Adult Education classes in League City, Kemah, Webster, Dickinson and other areas, call College of the Mainland at (409) 938-1211 or (888) 258-8859, extension 294.