Testimonials
"When I first heard of CVM, it was one of those "wow" moments: the idea was simple and amazingly effective, the teamwork by volunteers was inspiring, and the success stories were moving and satisfying. Today, the power of Cisco's products and people have a unique opportunity to directly touch and improve the lives of people in crisis, in pain and in need. I am happy to be a part of this effort."
Kevin Chestnut
Former Senior Director
Enterprise Communications Software Business Unit (Seattle) Cisco Systems
"CVM is a practical tool that makes the difference between a job lead and a job interview, knowledge of free vaccinations for children and missed appointments, escaping domestic violence with support or simply landing on the street, isolated."Senator Patty Murray
State of Washington
“A voice mail number may seem insignificant to some, but to those whose street address may be the license plate of a car, a simple voice mail number may be the life line to
mere survival.”U.S. Veteran
Seattle Community Voice Mail
"With CVM, clients are more capable of finding work because they possess a legitimate phone number. Having this gives them a sense of self-worth and boosts their confidence when applying for jobs."Patrick Fitzpatrick, Volunteer
Society of St. Vincent De Paul
“Before CVM my life was chaos. My wife is blind and I have two twin daughters. We did not have any type of communication device, phone or cell phone, to make phone calls or receive
messages but since CVM my whole life has turned around in a positive way. I have obtained housing and I have received numerous job offers. Without CVM none of this would have been
possible.” – CVM Client
Community Voice Mail client
“Since I was homeless and had no benefits whatsoever it was almost impossible for me just to apply for the benefits that I needed. Even when trying to get into a shelter or trying to do an intake form they ask you for your phone number and how they will get in touch with you. It makes things very difficult. Appointments and communication is needed…It was almost
impossible to try and build the steps back to becoming stable. But since having Community Voice Mail it has become much easier to get messages and make appointments.”
Community Voice Mail client
“I really appreciate all the community information you give me, it’s been a great help and please continue to do so.”
Community Voice Mail client
"Everything starts with the connection. We are intent on closing the communication gap for every phoneless person in America. Through our new partnership, we will double the number of communities we serve over the next four years. And that too will be just a beginning."David Harrison, former CVM Chairman
Lecturer, Daniel J. Evans School
University of Washington