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When firefighter Patrick Connors decided to start collecting phones for Cell Phones For Soldiers through the Randolph Fire Department in Randolph, Massachusetts, his fellow firefighters and many other town workers rallied for the cause. More than 14 years—almost as long as Cell Phones For Soldiers has existed—and more than 7,600 donated mobile devices later, theRead More >> “This #GivingTuesday, Give With Action”

Just like that other special occasion in November, Veterans Day is a day of extraordinary gratitude in the United States. On Monday, November 11, we honor all veterans, past and present, for their service and sacrifice, and we affirm our commitment to never forget their work to protect and defend our nation. We are so thankful. ThereRead More >> “Honor Our Veterans”

In recognition of Mesothelioma Awareness Day, September 26, Cell Phones For Soldiers has partnered with the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance to share information about a disease for which American military veterans are at particular risk. This is a guest post from Mesothelioma.com. For the past 16 years, we in the United States have recognized Mesothelioma AwarenessRead More >> “Mesothelioma Awareness Day Is September 26”

Here at Cell Phones For Soldiers, we spend a lot of time talking about WHY we do what we do, because our mission is so important to us: We want to help our brave men and women in uniform to be able to stay in touch with their loved ones even when they’re far fromRead More >> “How To Donate Your Unwanted Devices To Cell Phones For Soldiers”

Wondering what to do with the old cell phones, tablets, smartphones and MP3 players gathering dust in your house? Give them new life by donating them to help our troops and veterans. In honor of the Fourth of July, we’re sharing four great reasons to send your old devices to Cell Phones For Soldiers. First,Read More >> “Four Great Reasons To Donate To Cell Phones For Soldiers”

Leading wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International is pleased to announce that Calvados Boulard is partnering with Cell Phones For Soldiers to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. For every Instagram post that uses the hashtag #ToastToTroops, Boulard has pledged to make a $5 donation (up to $25,000). Calvados has a unique connection toRead More >> “Cell Phones For Soldiers Partners With Calvados Boulard To #ToastToTroops On D-Day Anniversary”

A powerful sight takes over Boston Common every Memorial Day: More than 11,000 American flags are placed across the historic green, one for each Massachusetts man or woman who has died in service to our country, from the Revolutionary War to today. The image is beautiful, and somewhat overwhelming. Each state and territory could haveRead More >> “This Memorial Day, Remember Our Defenders”

Personal technology evolves at a breakneck speed these days: think of how frequently Apple, Samsung, Google and other tech giants debut their latest smartphones and other gadgets. Now think about the devices those new gadgets make obsolete. Are we, as a society, putting that older tech to good use? At Cell Phones For Soldiers, weRead More >> “Help Our Troops And Veterans, Help Our Planet”

Cell Phones For Soldiers reaches a milestone on April 12, 2019, as we celebrate our 15th anniversary! A lot has happened since the morning in 2004 when co-founders Brittany and Rob Bergquist, then 13 and 12 years old, piled their spare change and allowance savings to help an American soldier in Iraq who’d run upRead More >> “Cell Phones For Soldiers Celebrates 15 Years”

Our name, Cell Phones For Soldiers, reflects our origins nearly 15 years ago and our evolution since: In April 2004, siblings Brittany and Rob Bergquist, then in middle school, founded Cell Phones For Soldiers with the mission of collecting donated phones to send to troops serving abroad, so they can avoid the exorbitant costs ofRead More >> “The Evolution Of Our Movement To Help America’s Bravest”