Proceeds go toward domestic violence prevention

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will showcase the more than 2,000 phones collected last week during her HopeLine cell phone drive to benefit Springfield and Chicago domestic violence agencies. In exchange for the phones, Verizon will donate more than $10,000 to agencies and provide refurbished phones to survivors of abuse.

DATE: Tuesday, October 11
TIME: 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Lt. Governor's Office, 214 Capitol, Springfield

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Date: 10/11/11
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