# Community Sweepstake Initiatives Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes By Kanesa D | Published 2023-10-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon References: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2023/10/03/2753960/0/en/Verizon-celebrates-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-with-Tu-Cultura-Sweepstakes.html) & [verizon](http://verizon.com)  To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, wireless network provider [Verizon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playerx) is launching a new campaign expected to benefit local Hispanic communities. As a part of the campaign, consumers are encouraged to share their personal narratives highlighting their positive contributions to their communities. Individuals are encouraged to share their stories, whether through photos or videos, on social media using the hashtags #SorteoTuCultura and #YourCultureSweepstakes until October 16. Select individuals will also receive a $1,000 cash grant, providing further support for their ongoing community-centric initiatives. In line with the introduction of new Spanish-language resources and to highlight its ongoing commitment to drive the digital transformation and expansion of small businesses, Verizon recently presented $10,000 grants to 25 Hispanic small business owners. Image Credit: fongbeerredhot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hispanic Heritage Month Campaigns:** Verizon is launching a new campaign to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, encouraging consumers to share their personal narratives. - **Social Media Sweepstakes:** Verizon is hosting a sweepstakes where individuals can enter by sharing their stories on social media using specific hashtags. - **Support for Community Initiatives:** Verizon is providing $1,000 cash grants to select individuals as a way to further support their community-centric initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wireless Network Providers:** The wireless network provider industry has the opportunity to develop campaigns and initiatives that celebrate cultural heritage. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms have the opportunity to facilitate and promote community-focused sweepstakes and campaigns. - **Small Business Support:** Industries that support small businesses have the opportunity to provide grants and resources to help them expand and drive digital transformation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inspiring Heritage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-the-next-story-told.md) - [Hispanic Heritage Grocer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southeastern-grocers.md) - [Heritage Month Sports Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-month.md) - [Hispanic Entrepreneur Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-fund-grant.md) - [Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ups.md) - [Hispanic Heritage-Celebrating Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hispanic-heritage1.md) - [Family-Focused Mariachi Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/que-viva-el-mariachi.md) - [Fan-Centered Soccer Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grita-gol-sweepstakes.md) - [Traditional Latin Dinner Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remy-martin-2.md)