Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Philanthropic Suggestion # 6 for holiday giving


Donate your old cell phone to help victims of domestic violence




Women of the World avidly supports the mission to eliminate domestic violence. We'd like to share with you these steps to donating your cell phone, courtesy of eHow

Step1
Remove any extra information from your phone, such as address books, pictures, and text messages. If you like, most cell phone companies can do this for you. The phone will basically be a 911 device only for the person it will assist. All cell phones have 911 capabilities even when service is cut off.

Step2
Find out where you can drop off your donations, if your cell phone provideris not a collection point. Sometimes police stations or emergency rooms have a collection program connected with the local Domestic violence program.

Step3
Donate directly to the Domestic violence program, call first and let them know that you are coming and what you have to donate, they be stocked up or know of another agency that could use the phones for similar reasons.

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