Donate Old Cell Phones to Domestic Violence Survival Victims
You Will Save a Life
By donating a cell phone to survival victims of domestic violence, you will assist them in obtaining help when they need it. The cell phones are refurbished and filled with minutes for any domestic emergency that may arise.
Most domestic violence survivors are frightened and are desperately attempting to put the pieces of their lives back together. I myself am a victim of domestic violence and having one of these phones saved my life.
I had two babies in diapers, no income at all and fear loads and loads of fear. Once I had obtained my restraining order I was safe for 72 hours, just enough time for my abuser to make bail.
Only 3 hours after the bond was paid the restraining order was broken. My telephone lines were cut from the outside of the house and my assailant was tormenting me as he attempted to gain entry to my home to do more harm to my body.
I was so grateful for the cell phone donation for domestic violence survivors. By having one I was able to call the police and have the intruder removed from my property.
Once again bail was set, only this time I was being stalked out in public away from my home. I found myself running through the mall parking lot desperately trying to make it to my car before he could put his hands on me again.
As I reached my car I was able to lock myself in and use my donated cell phone to call the police to come and save me once again.
If it hadn't been for the donated cell phone, I may not have been so lucky. Domestic violence is a problem all over the world and I'm thankful there are people who put in their time to help victims like me.
Please donate your old cell phones today, you will save a life.
The Wireless Foundation runs the national call to protect program. This program collects donated cell phones for survivors of domestic violence. All donations are tax deductable, for information via email, foundation@ctia.org. To donate your cell phone via USPS click for your prepaid mailing label.
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Published by Janet Roof
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24 Comments
Post a CommentJanet, this is a harrowing story. I have two old phones and I'll donate them. Thanks so much.
What a wonderful idea. I had no idea. I was thinking about an upgrade anyway. Thank you.
I will donate my old phones to this cause, no problem. This is truly inspirational!
Great reporting !!
Very cool program to be involved with!
Wow, I had no idea something like this could be beneficial to someone who truly deserved it. I'll pass the word.
Janet, so glad to hear you were able to escape from your abuser. This article should certainly help raise awareness about helping prevent domestic violence and hopefully help others to see how important donating old cell phones to survivors of domestic violence can be. My cell phone is 3 years old, but when I finally do replace it, I'll definitely remember this article and keep it in mind. A classmate of mine from nursing school was shot to death a few months after graduation by her abusive ex-husband. She was having a BBQ in her front yard with her kids who witnessed the horror. She had worked so hard to get away from him and put herself through nursing school while raising 5 kids. How very tragic and sad for all involved.
Great idea. I donated mine to a soldier stationed overseas. There is program that will provide him with prepaid calling cards. That way, he can keep in contact with his family.
I brother has a few old cell phones, I'm gonna have to let him know about this program.
Great idea! I like these articles...