Democracy for America Donates 200,000 Minutes of Phone Cards to Patients at Veterans' Hospitals

Released: Dec 21, 2004 6:47 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2004

BURLINGTON, VT —Due to the generosity of Democracy for America (DFA) supporters this holiday season, patients at veterans' hospitals across the country will be able to connect with their family and friends for free. Over 200,000 minutes of free long distance minutes will be given to patients in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont and Washington (complete list below).

This project is part of Democracy for America's community service program, DFACorps. DFACorps participants were informed of this project through DFA's official Web page (www.DemocracyForAmerica.com) and Blog (www.BlogForAmerica.com) and at many Meetups throughout the country. Since November 23, over 100,000 minutes in phone cards were donated and sent to DFA headquarters in Burlington, Vt. DFA matched each minute, therefore doubling the amount to 200,000.

"There is more to Democracy for America than just politics and campaigning. Our supporters want to personally make a difference in people's lives," said Gov. Howard Dean, founder and honorary chair of Democracy for America. "These phone cards are just one small way to tell our troops thank you for keeping our country safe and secure."

Democracy for America is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network to support socially progressive and fiscally responsible candidates at all levels of government.

Hospitals Receiving Phone Cards

Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 457-3002

Northampton VA Medical Center
421 North Main Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 582-3042

Boston VA Healthcare System - W. Roxbury
1400 VFW Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-7700

Togus VA Medical Center
Voluntary Services 135
1 VA Center
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-4886

VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108-1597
(800) 329-8387 or (206) 762-1010

White River Junction VAM & ROC
215 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05009 (802) 295-9363

San Francisco VA Medical Center
Voluntary Service 135
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121-1598
(415) 221-4810

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Waco VA Medical Center
4800 Memorial Drive
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 752-6581

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
200 Springs Rd.
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 687-2352