PASS IT ON: Donate Old Cell Phones For Minnesota Domestic Violence Victims

Rochester, Minnesota's Family Service Rochester (FSR) has put out a call for your old cell phones and chargers.

By collecting cell phones and putting them in the hands of adults and children who've experienced domestic violence, they'll be able to call 911 on those phones. Even when the phone has no plan attached. As long as the phone is charged, 911 will always work, it's the law.

What Do I Need To Do To Donate My Phone

According to FSR's Dave Beal,

After clearing personal information from your cell phone (if you have a smart phone, just reset it to factory settings), drop it off along with the charger at Family Service Rochester’s main office at 4600 18th Avenue NW or their south building at 1625 Highway 14 East.

It's that simple.

Family Service Rochester Wants Your Old Phone

Kelly Kjarland, Family Service Rochester's domestic violence response team supervisor, says, "Dialing 9-1-1 can be a life-saving call!"

Family Service Rochester is a community-based organization providing mental health, senior independence, family stability, and child well-being services. "We listen to what people need and together, we build better lives."

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