Verizon Moves Local Headquarters to New Home In Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON - With the sale of its current office space at 1710 H St., N.W., Verizon Washington, D.C. is moving its headquarters to a company-owned building just a few blocks away.

The company's headquarters now will be located at 2055 L St., N.W. In addition to the company's executive offices, this building also houses repair, dispatch, operator services, federal systems and central office operations.

In keeping with its longstanding commitment to the community, Verizon has donated dozens of boxes of binders, office supplies, kitchen appliances, cutlery and china to D.C. public schools, the Clara Muhammad School and social service organizations such as Covenant House and Third and Eats.

"As one of the largest private employers in the District, Verizon cares about the city and the customers we serve," said Marie C. Johns, president of Verizon Washington, D.C. "It's important to give back to the community, and we hope these organizations will put the items to good use."

Verizon Communications

A Fortune 10 company, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services, with approximately $67 billion in revenues. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wireline and wireless communications in the United States, with more than 139 million access line equivalents and 36 million Verizon Wireless customers. Verizon is the third largest long-distance carrier for U.S. consumers, with nearly 16 million long-distance lines. The company is also the largest directory publisher in the world, as measured by directory titles and circulation. Verizon's international presence includes wireline and wireless communications operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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