  Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 1658 Registered: 08-2007 |
My daughter collected about 40 old cell phones at her Chicago area college with the intent to donate them to a Shelter. She didn't get a chance to drop them off before leaving the country, so she gave them to me to do it for her. The phones have been floating around my trunk since June and I want to get rid of them. Anyone know of a Shelter that re-habs cell phones? Thanx | ||
Vintagesoul Member Username: Vintagesoul Post Number: 64 Registered: 06-2007 |
I don't know if they do or not, but Alternatives for Girls is kind of a women's shelter. Not necessarily battered women only, but women. And they might want them... | ||
Cambrian Member Username: Cambrian Post Number: 1946 Registered: 08-2006 |
There is one in Pontiac. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 8245 Registered: 10-2003 |
I checked Haven's wish list, but phones were not on there. These guys will take them though: http://www.recyclingforchariti es.com/ | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 8246 Registered: 10-2003 |
BTW, they recycle the phones, then make a donation for you to the charity of your choice. | ||
Rb336 Member Username: Rb336 Post Number: 7303 Registered: 02-2007 |
the one in pontiac is called, i think, the Haven | ||
Mcp001 Member Username: Mcp001 Post Number: 3585 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'd have to double-check, but I think that Lighthouse in Macomb County offers those services. I know that there is a program in the area collecting old phones for seniors, even the analog ones, to distribute to them in case of an emergency. Right now, that name escapes me. I can see if I can find it if you're interested? | ||
Crosswordgirl Member Username: Crosswordgirl Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2008 |
The Victim's Assistance Program with Common Ground collects old cell phones, rehabs, and distributes as emergency phones for victims of domestic abuse. They would be extremely happy to accept your phones. The contact number for Common Ground is 248.456.8150. just ask for the VAP program. | ||
Izzyindetroit Member Username: Izzyindetroit Post Number: 43 Registered: 07-2008 |
Detroit Resue Mission Ministries has a house for woman. They are located at 131 Stimson if you want to check it out. | ||
Izzadore Member Username: Izzadore Post Number: 144 Registered: 11-2006 |
To protect battered women, shelters are not publicly listed. The Detroit Rescue Mission will probably distribute them after delivery. Otherwise, The YWCA is always a good place for donations. | ||
Blueidone Member Username: Blueidone Post Number: 300 Registered: 03-2007 |
There is also Turning Point in Mt. Clemens. But I think all donations go through the Lighthouse office which is on Gratiot in Roseville. | ||
Ravine Member Username: Ravine Post Number: 2571 Registered: 01-2006 |
A warm Ravine welcome to Crosswordgirl. I like crosswords, and I like girls. Still young enough to conquer crosswords. | ||
Crosswordgirl Member Username: Crosswordgirl Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2008 |
thank you for the welcome Ravine. |
