Ever Strayed?

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Sarah H — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:54:07 GMT

I sometimes tuck phone cards into care boxes I send AnySoldier contacts. I would think if you want to collect phone cards and send them, the cards would be very welcome.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

supporttroops — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:15:49 GMT

Marty

I was wondering if it is okay to request phone cards for the troops whose addresses we get from Any Soldier. I don't want to break any rules. But it would be nice to be able to send some of them phone cards.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

dextergirl — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:39 GMT

My Rotary Club supports this organization - we have sent them over 30 phones over the past few months. It's a great way to help out, and what do you do with the old phones anyway??

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Widget — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:06:06 GMT

empressfrancis:
Widget---RE the post below:

It is just a gift box painted to look like an Army trunk (olive green, gold, and white "stenciled" lettering). Really cute. I got at--where else?--Dollar Tree. It has stuff like U.S.G.I., Captain Hotshot, Disaster 1st Class, Commander Guy printed on it. Measures about 10x15x8 I'm guessing. Comes with a lid (although I got the last one and the lid was missing, it still works for the phones). Wish I'd had more money when I first saw them and I would have bought them all. Oh well

Just to let you know Widget, I found them again at Dollar Tree so they must have gotten a new shipment. Look for them near the party supplies.

Thanks, Debbie! Will check there tomorrow...

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Rachelle — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:58:56 GMT

I would love to do that! I just washed my new one on accident so that could work. Who would have know washing my phone would have a good ending? Thanks for letting me know!

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:36:58 GMT

Widget---RE the post below:

It is just a gift box painted to look like an Army trunk (olive green, gold, and white "stenciled" lettering). Really cute. I got at--where else?--Dollar Tree. It has stuff like U.S.G.I., Captain Hotshot, Disaster 1st Class, Commander Guy printed on it. Measures about 10x15x8 I'm guessing. Comes with a lid (although I got the last one and the lid was missing, it still works for the phones). Wish I'd had more money when I first saw them and I would have bought them all. Oh well

Just to let you know Widget, I found them again at Dollar Tree so they must have gotten a new shipment. Look for them near the party supplies.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Nana Nita — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:24:20 GMT

Hadn't read this tread til now, what an outstanding program. Thanks for sharing I've requested some cards for our guys at KOP and will be asking for used cell phones from everyone I know! Anita

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:13:39 GMT

Widget,

Deb

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Widget — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:03:51 GMT

You're quite welcome, Meili!

Wow - thats great about Cabellas and Amazon.

Be aware there are many organizations collecting cell phones, but not all are equally responsible and ethical in how they handle funds from the recycling. So be sure it says "CellPhonesForSoldiers.com" or it may be another organization that pockets a high percentage of funds received.

Debbie - that's fantastic! I'd love to see a photo of your collection box. Hope you get great results.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

old nurse Ruth — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:44:10 GMT

Amazon.com included a bag in my last order. I had a cell phone sitting here in a baggy waiting to find some place to take it. So I mailed it off in that bag a couple of days ago. If I take a look around, there are probably other old phones lying around in drawers and closets.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:54:31 GMT

My company is now collecting these. I've put a cute little "military looking" box in our pay center with a sign for customers to drop off the cells and my company has done a press release to the local paper to try to encourage people to bring them in. Hope we get a good response.

Debbie

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

mgong — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:12 GMT

Whenever I order from Cabela's, they always include a postage paid pouch addressed to Cell Phones for Soldiers. I pop the cell phone in there and mail it off.

Thanks Widget for that website for erasing personal info.

Meili

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Widget — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:44 GMT

Forgot to mention... if you do donate phones with personal info or internet access on them, be sure to erase the data. CPFS recommends Cell Phone Data Eraser.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

Widget — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:56:10 GMT

CptDan'sMom:
Your community may already have a drop off as many Ladies Auxilliary of VFW (Jr. Girls Division) collect cell phones for this reason. I know the ones in Kansas do.

Yes, they do have a good list of all dropoff points on their site so check there first. Thanks for the reminder.

People don't like to drive much these days, though, and more drop off points are always a good thing IMO. Plus, some businesses or organizations like opportunities to support good causes - especially if they bring in a bit of extra traffic. CFPS (cell phones for soldiers) makes it really easy with the nice kit. Companies, churches, or community events can have a donations box and promote it so people drop off phones either for a single time period or on an ongoing basis.

Re: Cell Phones For Soldiers

mgong — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:37:45 GMT

I've donated several of my old cell phones to them. It's a very worthy cause.

Thanks for posting this

Meili