Cell Phones for Soldiers

Give Your Old Phone a New Purpose: Support Cell Phones for Soldiers

In today's fast-paced world of technology, many of us upgrade our cell phones and tablets every few years, leaving perfectly functional devices unused in drawers. But what if those old devices could serve a greater purpose? Enter Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization that turns your unused devices into a lifeline for our troops.

AAA Central Penn collects old handheld devices to save them from going into landfills and donates them to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit organization. They turn unused devices into a lifeline for our troops. Donate your old phone to give it a noble second life.

What is Cell Phones for Soldiers?

Founded in 2004 by two teenagers, Cell Phones for Soldiers is a national non-profit dedicated to providing cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and veterans. The organization collects gently used handheld electronic devices, refurbishes them, and sells them to recycling companies. The proceeds are then used to purchase prepaid international calling cards for troops stationed overseas and veterans faced with emergencies.

What items are accepted?

Any and all cell phones and smart phones, working or broken.
Any and all iPads, tablets, and mp3 players, working or broken.
Chargers for phones, tablets, or mp3 players.
Any accessories such as cases etc. in their original packaging.

Why Donate?

Support Our Troops: Your old phone can help a soldier stay connected with loved ones back home.
Environmental Impact: Recycling phones keeps harmful materials out of landfills.
Easy and Free: Donating is simple and doesn't cost you anything.
Tax Deductible: Your donation may be tax-deductible (consult your tax advisor for details).
It’s Easy: Bring your old phone to any AAA Central Penn location during regular business hours and hand it to a AAA representative for donation.
It’s Free: AAA Central Penn will cover all the shipping and handling fees for donating old phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers.

Preparing Your Phone for Donation

Before donating, make sure to:

Back up any important data
Remove your SIM card
Perform a factory reset to erase all personal information

The Impact

Since its inception, Cell Phones for Soldiers has:

Provided more than 400 million minutes of free talk time
Recycled over 25 million cell phones
Mailed approximately 2.5 million calling cards to troops

Your old phone might seem insignificant, but to a soldier far from home, it could mean the world. By donating to Cell Phones for Soldiers, you're not just recycling a device – you're helping our troops stay connected to their families and loved ones.

So, the next time you upgrade your phone, remember: your old device has the power to make a soldier's day brighter. Donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers and give your phone a noble second life.