With new features being added to cellular phones at an
incredible rate, you may be considering upgrading your phone to
a newer model. If you want to use your phone to send e-mail,
take pictures, play games, or access the Internet, a new
cellular phone can be an appealing option. As an added benefit,
you can also donate your old phone to one of several worthy
causes.
Charitable organizations that serve abused women are in
desperate need of old cellular phones. The phones are
refurbished and given to victims of domestic violence to provide
emergency access to potentially lifesaving services. Call to
Protect and Verizon Wireless HopeLine are two examples of
charitable organizations that will accept unwanted cellular
phones for this purpose. Unlike many other charitable
organizations, Call to Protect will even accept a non-working
cellular phone.
Many schools and community groups participate in PhoneRaiser, a
unique fundraising program that allows participants to collect
old cellular phones and donate the proceeds to a charity of
their choice. PhoneRaising is sponsored by the CTIA Wireless
Foundation, the wireless industry’s philanthropic organization.
Goodwill is another possible option for people looking to donate
their old cellular phones. However, Goodwill will only accept
phones that meet certain technology and age requirements.
Proceeds earned from the sale of old cellular phones support
Goodwill’s job training and employment programs.
If you decide to donate your unwanted cellular phone to a worthy
cause, remember to deactivate your service before donating the
phone. For tax purposes, it’s also a good idea to get a receipt
if you’re donating your cellular phone to a 501(c)3
organization.
Millions of older but still usable cellular phones are dumped in
landfills across the country each year by consumers craving the
latest technology. Donating your unwanted cellular phone to a
worthy charitable organization is the environmentally-friendly
solution if you’re looking to upgrade your phone.
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