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Total Donations:
33 cell phones w/batteries
5 extra batteries
18 chargers
17 car adapters
8 cases
2 pagers
Thank you to everyone that participated! |
The national Donate a Phone CALL to
PROTECT campaign collects wireless phones to benefit victims of domestic
violence. In the hands of a victim, these phones are a lifeline, enabling them
to call for assistance when faced with an emergency situation.
All About
Richmond, in cooperation with Main Street Cafe', collected unused cellular
phones to be donated to the national Donate a Phone CALL to PROTECT campaign.
WHAT IS THE DONATE A PHONE CALL TO PROTECT PROGRAM?
Donate a Phone CALL to
PROTECT is a national wireless phone collection drive designed to provide
domestic violence victims and organizations with one of the most powerful tools
in the fight against domestic violence?a wireless phone. The program is a
partnership between the Wireless Foundation, the
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
and Motorola who have worked together since
1996 to provide free phones to victims of domestic violence through the program.
Free emergency airtime is donated by CTIA
member wireless service
providers.
DO YOU
TAKE ANY WIRELESS PHONE?
Yes, please send us any
hand-carried wireless phone you no longer need. After deactivating your phone's
service, please include the phone?s battery and charger. The newer phones in
good condition will be recycled and distributed to victims. Older phones or
phones in need of serious repair will be sold, with proceeds used to support the
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other domestic violence
programs.
WHAT IF MY
PHONE IS OLD OR DOESN'T WORK. CAN I STILL DONATE IT?
Yes, still send it. We accept
all hand-carried wireless phones. We will do our best to refurbish the phones
and any phones that can't be fixed will be sold with proceeds used to support
the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other domestic violence
programs.
HOW DO I GET A TAX RECEIPT FOR DONATING MY PHONE?
The Wireless Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization,
so your phone and associated shipping expenses are typically tax-deductible. If
you have donated a phone and would like a receipt, you can
click here to print one. The Foundation makes no determination of the value
of your gift, and you should consult your tax advisor regarding the tax effects
of your gift.
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