We have been a Cell Phones For Soldiers collection site for the past 4 years. It has been great to work with them on recycling phones people bring in. Shipping is easy from their site.
I truly appreciate all that CPFS does to help active duty military members as well as veterans.
Semper Fi
“Service is going great, thank you for the phone.” Cell Phones For Soldiers makes it easy for veterans to receive a free cell phone with 12 months of free service. Too many veterans don't know about this charity and they really need too. Thank You.
I was surprised with the arrival of my cell phone. I wish to express my deepest gratitude for what you have brought into my life. Thank you so much, there are no words to say how I’m feeling at this moment. I appreciate the time and consideration given to me.” Thank You Cell Phones For Soldiers for making this Happen!
“Thank You so much and my phone is working great, and you have no idea how much you guys have helped me by giving me this phone and service. I can contact my VA reps and keep up with my healthcare and disability claim.”
“I appreciate everything Cell Phones For Soldiers do for us veterans. I just gave the veteran the new phone and I set it up for him, he was ecstatic to have a phone again. So I know it may not seem like much, but that made his day.”
I discovered Cell Phones For Soldiers in the last 5 months. I was very happy to be able to reach out and purchase a donated phone that produced a great quality phone at a cheaper rate and knowing that my money was going directly to support veterans in need. As a veteran, I have been telling all my friends about Cell Phones For Soldiers and I can't wait to be able to donate my old phones as well.
Cell Phones for Soldiers has become one of the top rated nonprofits due to its unique mission of supporting the communication needs of active duty military members and veterans.
Recycling cellphones and contributing to keeping toxic waste out of our landfills is another reason why I’m proud to be associated with CPFS.
At ToppSolutions, my company handles Cell Phones for Soldiers' the repair and refurbishment of all high end cell phones donated to the charity. If a phone is broken, we repair it to be sold. If a phone is damaged, we refurbish it to be put in the hands of a Veteran in need. Cell Phones for Soldiers goes above and beyond to maximize the value of each and every donation they receive in order to generate the most revenue for their mission. ToppSolutions is proud to be the 3PL partner of Cell Phones for Soldiers' mission to connect our brave men and women in the armed forces.
I recently received one of their phones. I use it to call into the va and call fam/friends. thanks cellphone for soldiers.
This is a great charity - I have been volunteering and supporting them for over 10 years. Love what they do, what a creative way to support our veterans.
I have been supporting Cell Phones for Soldiers mission to connect service members around the world and in the USA for more than a decade. I know the Bergquist family very well and their dedication to supporting our troops home and abroad. They have been doing this for almost 20 years! And I know the leadership team plans to continue the mission for many more. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a great nonprofit!
I have worked alongside Cellphone for Soldiers for 3 years to support Veterans in Georgia. Can't recommend this organization enough.
For nearly 20 years Cell Phones For Soldiers has provided a lifeline for American troops, serving both abroad and domestically. The unwavering support by CPFS of the people brave enough to enlist is admirable and their commitment to charitable efforts is inspirational.
With their newest endeavour - Helping Heroes Home - CPFS shows it has the ability to pivot as the needs of the people bravely serving our country change. Cell Phones for Soldiers and their Helping Heroes Home initiative are the premier providers of assistance for those in need. This nonprofit has staying power and legitimacy that far exceeds alternatives, which is why I will continue to support their actions for as long as they are in operation!
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This longstanding family run charity has provided thousands of people who serve our country with a line of communication to their loved ones while also acting as an environmental advocate via safe device recycling. A truly excellent organization!
I continue to be impressed by the growth of Cell Phones for Soldiers.
The nonprofit has come full circle. Recycling phones, and putting them in the hands of veterans, has always been the ultimate goal and it has been achieved this year!
I’m proud to be a part of this great organization.
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As a team member, I’ve watched Cell Phones for Soldiers grow into a national nonprofit that continues to make a difference in the lives of our brave American troops as well as our veterans.
Fantastic work continues to be done by this amazing team working to support our brave military members and veterans.
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As a long time member of the Cell Phones for Soldiers’ team, I have seen the program grow from a small idea to a nationally recognized nonprofit that continues to make a difference in the lives of active duty military families as well as our veterans.
I’m proud to continue to voluntarily consult and add my expertise to the CPFS mission.
I continue to be impressed by the growth and success of Cell Phones for Soldiers.
In 2024, this organization will be supporting military members and veterans for 20 years!
I’m proud to be affiliated with this great nonprofit.
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I am honored to volunteer my time to Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Since 2004, the organization has made a difference in the lives of so many military members and their families.
Without the support of the general public and corporations who care, we wouldn’t be able to continue the Minutes That Matter mission Thank you to all!
Long time supporter and know the family well. One man's trash is another man's treasure with this organization. Thank you Bergquist fam
Our Liberty Tax is a long longtime drop off location for Cell Phone for Soldier. Come and dropoff your old phones in Virginia Beach.
I just donated my old phones at my gym. With the Holidays coming up, I am glad I found this organization! What a cool mission. Thanks CP4S.
I had a great donation experience with Cell Phone 4 Soldiers. I just sent my phones directly to there hq. They provide prepaid mailing labels on the website for free shipping. I spoke with Keara who walked me through the whole process. UPS had trouble with the battery label they provide but ultimately got it sent out. Thanks!
Well nationally this may be a good organization , but I feeling my opinion that the one in Georgia is just playing on the non profit status and is only a front and playing on our military.Per their website they list drop off locations, and accumulating several used old cell phones, proceeded to visit o
Several of the listed drop off locations, well after a full day of driving to various locations I still have the phones. One place listed did not exist, two other places listed had no idea and we're clueless about Cell Phones for Solders cell phone drop off location. So just beware the Georgia chapter a
May not all it claims to be. Even calling on the phone, I may be incorrect but was a answering machine and sounded like a personal residence. So just be cautious and beware !
I received cards from CellPhone for Soldiers while deployed in Afghanistan. They were priceless calls home. Thank you
Cell Phones for Soldiers stands for helping our servicemen and women stay connected by providing wireless devices and air time. Their professional approach also recycles thousands of mobile devices properly and keeps them out of landfills accomplishing multiple socially responsible actions under one organization.
It's been a pleasure supporting Cell Phones For Soldiers for several years. Keeping our troops in connection with loved ones at home is critical. That the organization also assists veterans in need and serves a necessary environmental purpose in recycling old mobile devices is additionally reassuring.
A family run charity with an excellent track record. Quick response to those in need and legitimate means of financial support. If you are looking to support a charity whose profit is donated directly to those in need, this is it!
Since 2004, this organization has continuously provided a much needed service for ecology and in support of our soldiers. Thank goodness they continue. I will be sending a mail carrier box full in the next week. I accept the phones for recycling through my business and we then send them to the organization. It is so rewarding to work with such an amazing organization.
I can say nothing but good things about this nonprofit! The team works hard to ensure the benefits are felt by those who need it most, and the fact that it’s still going strong 17 years later is a testament to their commitment.
It has been an honor to work to support our community for the last 17 years! Our volunteers are second to none, and the passion we have is as strong as ever. Thank you to everyone, let’s keep up the good fight!
I am grateful and honored to have ran the Falmouth Road Race for team Cell Phones for Soldiers and to support the organization.
Great organization with an amazing purpose. I donate to the every opportunity I have in honor to Bless a member of our military with a way to communicate back home.
It was SO EASY to send our donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers. Postage was paid for and drop off at UPS was effortless. Thank you!
Great organization that has helped me as a veteran. I truly appreciate the support of Cell Phones for Soldiers and Helping Heroes Home.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was there when I needed them most.
That one phone call home on my Mom’s birthday, while I was deployed, was so special.
I continue to feel honored to serve on the Cell Phones for Soldiers’ Board of Directors.
We appreciate the hard work of the thousands of volunteers across the country who have made a difference in the lives of our active duty military as well as veterans.
Great organization that continues to make a difference in the lives of our brave American troops. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your mission.
Cell Phones for Soldiers continues to serve the military community with their communication needs.
The website is easy to use and shipping of donated cellphones is free!
This is a wonderful organization to work with! I'm proud to help bridge communication gaps for our troops and our veterans in need.
I received phone cards from Cell Phone for Soldiers when I was deployed. I really appreciate this service.
Great cause! Not only does Cell Phones For Soldiers help vets and soldiers with phones but also helps to keep phones from getting thrown in the trash. Phones donated to Cell Phones For Soldiers get recycled and help the charity greatly.
I’ve volunteered for Cell Phones for Soldiers since it began in 2004.
For 15 years, the commitment to making a difference in the lives of American military members and their families continues.
With the addition of Helping Heroes Home, veterans needing emergency assistance are also served.
I’m proud to be associated with this great nonprofit!
Amazing nonprofit organization that I’m proud to assist. My company collects phones at our office and I’ve also brought the program to my sons’ school. It’s easy to coordinate a phone drive and the shipping is free! What a great way to give back to our brave service members.
As a veteran, I benefited from receiving assistance through the Helping Heroes Home program. Great organization!
They have over 4K drop off locations to drop off your phones. Check out their website to find one near you. My business collects for them.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was a great way to get rid of my families old phones. Very easy very cool mission always love supporting our troops.
Great organization! Raising funds to support our troops is admirable. I have worked them for years and intend to continue.
Great Non Profit!!! Veterans benefit from the wireless services and mobile devices to make the needed call and communication daily
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Great Charity!!!! I have been involved with Cell Phones For Soldiers for over 3 years and looking forward to many more
Randolph Firefighters L1268 have been a supporter of this registered nonprofit since 2005. Their core goal is to provide free cell phone minutes via calling cards to our deployed military families at no cost to them. Every recycled cell phone enables them to continue with this mission. To date we have shipped over 7500 cell phones so our service men and women can remain in touch with one another. We continue to be just as committed to this charity as they are to helping our troops.
We have known them from the beginning of their reach. We have donated each of our phones to the cause, knowing everything they do is to help the soldier/sailor/marine and airman! We admire their dedication having continued this effort for more than 14 years.
An outstanding organization that genuinely should be considered extended family to all military personnel and their families.Owned and operated by a family that strives to being part of the solution in helping veterans. With a tremendous amount of honor and respect I finish with this. May GOD bless the entire staff and the owners of this front page organization thank you for all the help you give.
Cell Phones for Soldiers started as some kids trying to do a nice thing, and it could have ended as a wonderful one-time gesture. But those kids are now adults, and their work has continued for more than a decade. As a Defense Department employee, I know how much joy Cell Phones for Soldiers has brought to our nation's service members. That has been their sole motive from the beginning, and they have remained true to it over the years.
I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful organization! Cell Phones For Soldiers is an amazing organization that makes such a huge difference for active duty military members. I have heard firsthand from deployed troops how much the calling cards have helped them stay in touch with loved ones while serving overseas. This organization also greatly helps veterans who cannot afford phones through the Cell Phones For Soldiers phone program!
My family and I have been donating to this charity for years. We have seen first hand what it can do to help our brave men and women. Great work guys, keep it up!
What an amazing charity that helps our soldiers keep in touch with there families and friends. they put a lot of effort in what they do and work hard everyday to keep trying to do more.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is such a wonderful nonprofit. We're so proud to support them and LOVE sending donations to them. Gail & Bob stopped in our store with a framed certificate which made all of our employees feel appreciated. They're great people doing wonderful work for our bravest.
Raising money for Cell Phones For Soldiers was an incredible Opportunity. They do amazing work and truly make an impact for our service men and women as well as veterans.
Some of the most caring people I've ever met in my life, truly dedicated to the cause and their craft. It was a pleasure and a joy to witness the dedication in person. Excellent work and please keep it up!
Cell Phones for Soldiers has provided tens of thousands of military members with invaluable conversations with loved ones while on deployment for over 10 years. I have personally, and honorably volunteered for this organization several times and know the founding family well.
Cell Phones for Soldiers continues to provide an important service to our troops overseas. Being able to call home should never be a worry and this charity does a tremendous job ensuring that is, in fact,the case. CPFS has demonstrated a long-term commitment to this cause and putting our troops first.
I have known the founders of CPFS since they were babies, and it is incredible to see the adults they have grown into and the time and effort they put into their philanthropic endeavours. From the concept to the execution, CPFS has connected countless amounts of soldiers with their families, while also reducing waste and recycling the phones. Truly inspirational!!
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit with staying power. They've been around for over a decade and have a track record of providing consistent assistance to men and women who are serving our country both in the United States and abroad. One of the things I always check when making a donation is what a charity's overhead is. Cell Phones for Soldiers still maintains an incredibly low overhead cost, which allows a majority of an individual's donation to go toward the cause they intend to help. I am confident that not only is my money going as far as possible, but also that each time I donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers the calling cards provided will keep families in contact during what amounts to a very stressful and difficult time.
I work with this organization to get the word out about its amazing mission. There are so many benefits: Helping the troops stay connected with home during deployment (and helping to keep their morale high!); helping our incredible veterans adjust to civilian life; and keeping harmful electronic waste out of our landfills!
Working with Cell Phones For Soldiers is so rewarding!
As the Mom of co-founders, Brittany and Robbie Bergquist, I continue to be amazed by the outpouring of support for our troops from our supporters and volunteers throughout the country.
Since 2004, as a family, we have been so proud to be able to help our brave military members.
Our additional program, Helping Heroes Home, enables us to assist our needy veterans.
Cell Phone's for Soldiers is a wonderful organization to work with. They make it as easy as possible to make your donations and provide a wonderful service to our Military.
Cell Phones for Soldiers has donated hundreds of calling cards to be placed into my care packages.
It is run by a fantastic family who has kept it very grassroots while providing so much to our military members.
I love this organization.
Growing up as a military child, I often went long periods of time without seeing my dad. We didn't have cell phones then. Now, Cell Phones for Soldiers gives families a line of communication, that we previously never had. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with such a caring and giving organization.
Cell Phones For Soldiers is great company, supporting a great cause! I am proud to support CPFS, as I appreciate their dedication/passion for providing our Soldiers with free communication services and emergency funding, all while protecting the environment through utilizing proper recycling methods in processing all cell phones that are donated.
They really go above and beyond the call of duty. It is a great service they provide and it has helped multiple people I know.
I think this is a fantastic organization that not only helps our troops but improves our environment as well! How fantastic!
As a veteran of the US Air Force this charity means a lot to myself as well as fellow veterans and active service members.
Cell Phones is a Great Charity! I have gotten the privilege to see the inner workings of their process, and they are defiantly dedicated to providing the best service. From the moment the donation is received all the way until the benefits of the charity are given to our armed forces overseas, every phone is tracked maliciously to ensure data security. Their sorting and data sanitation process is nothing short of incredible! It's truly amazing to see how much effort goes into the processing of these phones to generate a great finished product. what is inst there to like? They turn our a great product, and it benefits our armed forces over seas!!
This is a great way to help those who help us everyday. Cell Phones For Soldiers is a wonderful nonprofit that discovered a way to give back!
I purchased 2 phones that were originally donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers and then refurbished by Dynamic Tech Direct. I love supporting as great cause and reusing vs buying new! My partner is a disabled veteran, and I feel good knowing I can support the soldiers and their loved ones!
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a fantastic organization and really works hard for what they believe in. Assisting soldiers in any form is a great thing because the should be recognized and helped out in any way that we can. They definitely do things the right way. Thank you for all that you do!
I would recommend Cell Phones For Soldiers to anyone! They help soldiers in need when they return from duty and help them stay connected with the people they love while oversees defending our country. Further they help us reuse or recycle our phones responsibly when we don't know what else to do with them. Feel good twice...
Love what you guys do! Feels good to know there are still organizations helping people like you guys!
This nonprofit is one of the best I have seen around. They are exceptionally well at what they do and are very dedicated to helping the soldiers. I would highly recommend helping them out and being apart of who they are!
Great non-profit organization. They took my old useless cell phone and turned it into a calling card so my son could call home from Iraq. GREAT JOB!!
Great organization and a great cause. CPFS made disposal of our old phones easy and we're glad it benefits our service members.
I can't imagine being unable to speak to my family. What Cell Phones for Soldiers is doing to connect those serving our freedom with the ones they love the most is a wonderful thing!
Cell Phones for Soldiers is an excellent charity. Thank you for providing our service men and women the means to call home!
I was introduced to Cell Phones For Soldiers over a year ago. After researching this organization, I found that what they do for soldiers overseas is awesome! Giving our troops the opportunity to call back home and speak with family members (and not have to pay thousands of dollars) is just a great program. If you can, please donate to Cell Phone For Soldiers. It's very easy and doesn't take much time.
I can't say enough about Cell Phones for Soldiers. With friends and family of my own serving in the military, I can tell you that communication with family for these men and women are essential to their well being. I'm not sure where some of these soldiers would be personally if they didn't have access to services such as this. "Thank you" is a small gesture in light of the massive impact Cell Phones for Soldiers has for our loved ones in harms way. Keep up the great work!
Cell Phones for Soldiers made getting rid of our family's old cell phones easy, secure, and comforting knowing that our material was being handled properly, and the proceeds would benefit a great cause.
I graduated high school in 2001. Many of my friends joined the military immediately after graduation to help pay for college, to try and make a career out of it, for the benefits, or to serve the country they love. But it was peace time, and none of them expected to fight. Especially those who joined the National Guard. September 11th, 2001 changed all of that for all Americans. But specifically many of my friends who were now looking at deployments in hostile lands, and combat they never thought they'd see. Cell Phones for Soldiers was a blessing for several of my friends. What a fantastic idea, that became an amazing organization. Helping so many American patriots and hero's would have been enough in and of itself, but the environmental impact they are having by recycling the unused phones they receive is icing on the proverbial cake. I now work for a company that does much business with Cell Phones for Soldiers, Dynamic Recycling, and I think I can speak for everyone and say we are proud to be a small part of such an amazing group of people. Helping our warriors stay in contact with those they love, while helping preserve our planet for generations to come. Cell Phones for Soldiers has a bright future, and they help keep the home fires bright for those that protect us from afar.
What a great company, helping out our active duty Military and Veterans. Being able to communicate with family and friends is important and this company is helping these individuals who sacrifice so much for our country.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is an outstanding organization! They bring one if the biggest joys in this world, connection back home when you are on the front lines. I appreciate everything that they do!
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a wonderful organization. They are very helpful and courteous. The soldiers are in the charities best interest!!
I run a small non-profit in memory of my husband who was killed in the 9/11 attacks. In addition to providing local assistance to families who need it, we support the military in a variety of ways, including sending care packages and hosting a large holiday party for families of the deployed, injured and fallen service members. CellPhones for Soldiers is always where we turn so we can include phone cards in the packages. CPFS has also made a generous donation to help support the holiday party. Additionally, they donate 500 - 1000 phone cards each September to Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund for our 9/11 Service project, when we send 500-1000 care packages to the deployed troops. CellPhones for Soldiers is how service members connect with their loved ones at home. They go above and beyond, sometimes providing ipads or phones to soldiers who need them in unique situations. CPFS founders, Brittany and Robbie (and their parents), are my personal heroes and a great example of how a basic idea CAN make a significant difference!
To whom it may concern,
My boyfriend is a deployed soldier who is in the Marines told me the other day that he some how dropped his phone in water which has ruined his iphone; he now has no way to talk to his son. Is there anyway to get him a free donated iphone sent to him ASAP? my name is Debra Arnold please respond ASAP to my email address: angeldebra0214@ymail. com please help me to make it possible so this sad deployed soldier can talk to his son, it is Christmas and he won't be able to come home for Christmas. Please help make this Christmas special for this father and son.
Sincerely,
Debra Arnold
I am the President of the KIWANIS Club of Poway and have been assisting with the collection of gently used cell phones as the Program Chair for the Cell-Phones-for-Soldiers (CPFS) organization. Our team of volunteers (Bob K., Dave M. & I) have it down to a science. Simply stated, Bob and I periodically collect the cell phones from collection boxes placed at our High School, Library, Local Banks and a few restaurants and then pass them on to Dave. Dave is our key volunteer for this program since he removes the batteries and also the sim cards from the phones, since many donors forget to remove both before donating their phone. Dave returns them to me and I obtain a prepaid shipping label from the CPFS organization so that (non-officer) military personnel stationed overseas can call their loved ones back home in the USA. As of today, our KIWANIS Club of Poway has collected over 2,600 cell phones since April 2012! Ten years ago our Poway City Council adopted the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the 1st Marine Division based at Camp Pendleton. These courageous men and women serving our country were able to utilize the 60 minute prepaid calling cards (each phone collected earns one 60 minute prepaid international calling card) while stationed on overseas duty, since their Family Readiness Officer (Michelle K) reached out to CPFS to obtain more than 300 calling cards for the 1st LAR Battalion unit. Last year, I was collecting a box of recyclable cell phones, and a mother of a military troop said she was really excited to learn about this great program and would have her son contact the CPFS organization to see if he could qualify in obtaining a phone card since he was stationed in the Middle East. This mother said she rarely spoke to her young 20 year old son because they had to limit their conversation to 3 minutes since the costs were prohibitive (she quoted me $40/minute). Tears filled my eyes since I am a mother and cannot imagine the feeling of being limited in speaking to my son/daughter for only 3 minutes twice a month. We often take freedom for granted but must remember to help those who continue to fight for freedom and democracy. If you have cell phones that are no longer being used, please donate them to the CPFS program. Website: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ THANK YOU.
God Bless America,
Joyce H., KIWANIS Club of Poway, President
I am speaking as a mother, I feel that if this program assisting soldiers did not exist, families would not be able to keep in touch with loved ones. It is important for people here at home, to hear, from our beloved soldiers here and abroad
I am from the corporate office of Pak Mail Centers of America, and our office and our nationwide franchised locations are long time supporters of Cell Phones for Soldiers. This organization is one of the most amazing non-profit operations that supports our military.
We recently teamed up with Cell Phones for Soldiers for a month-long phone donation drive for Military Appreciation Month this past May. Our franchisees look forward to helping boost cell phone donations, and when we have military-focused events, holidays, and everyday social media promotions, we always look for ways to team with with CPFS.
Pak Mail locations collect mobile phone donations and ship to Cell Phones for Soldiers partner, who refurbishes the phones to then provide calling cards for soldiers serving overseas. It is a program that all Pak Mail locations are proud to support, and we are proud to partner and support Cell Phones for Soldiers in any way that we can!
Hello, I was introduced to Cell Phones For Soldiers when my son was sent to OIF in 2005. I worked for a local "Bank" at that time that had a Veterans Team Member Network program and I became involved with them. While we were gathering items to send overseas to the troops I heard about this program. I gathered cell phones from our whole Division and then some from other Divisions and turned them in on a quarterly basis. I was able to speak to my son daily through his MOS being in communications, but the other men (USMarines) didn't have that luxury so I began sending them cards. It truly made their days knowing they could call home and talk with their friends and families, just to hear a familiar voice, and it was a free gift.
Our military gives so much for us, along with their families. This program has been a God send to those who had no other way to call home. The process of gathering these phones and submitting them to the addressed facility is all very simple..........
I would like to say thank you to the brother/sister team that created this option. You have done an absolutely awesome job and from what I recently read on your website you have started branching out for the Veterans that are returning home. Stick with it, we will continue to help you and our military, just keep us posted............. From a Very Proud USM MOM, I thank you. Georgina Turner, Salisbury NC 10202014
I was first involved with Cell Phones for Soldiers as an employee of the company that processed the donated phones. I was so impressed with the dedication, hard work, compassion and caring of the organization and in particular the Bergquist family. Their tireless efforts have improved the lives of thousands of military men and women and their families. It is an honor to continue to support this organization as a donor and volunteer.
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Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded in 2004 by siblings, Brittany and Robbie Bergquist when they were just 12 and 13 years old. The mission of the charity is to provide free communications to troops before, during and after deployment. On average, Cell Phones for Soldiers provides over 7,000 prepaid calling cards every week. This enables military families to talk to their loved ones without creating a financial burden. Thousands of troops and their families have been given the priceless gift of a phone call home, as they defend our freedom across the globe.
Beginning at a dining room table by 2 very compassionate teens, Cell Phones for Soldiers was born. This organization has provided that ever-important link to their loved ones at no cost while serving far from home. In my opinion, Cell Phones For Soldiers is the greatest non-profit for providing free calling cards to our service men and women.
I have worked with Cell Phones For Soldiers since they were founded in 2004. They have changed the lives of thousands of military families by providing free calling cards to our troops which allow them to stay connected to their families while they are deployed all around the globe. Cell Phones For Soldiers has been the life mission of the Bergquist family for the last decade and as the charity enters its second decade they are expanding their mission to provide support to our military veterans through Helping Heroes Home, a sister organization to Cell Phones For Soldiers, This selfless family is devoted to giving back to our troops and veterans who have done so much for our great country.
Cell Phones For Soldiers is a wonderful organization that provides free calling cards to our brave service men and women abroad so that they can call home for free. And it's all thanks to those volunteers and generous donors out there that collect and donate their old cell phones to the charity. Any active duty military member or veteran can request calling cards directly on their website. What a way to support our troops overseas so they can stay strong by connecting to their loved ones! They also support veterans in need with their sister charity Helping Heroes Home. Love this charity!
When two young siblings start a non-profit that has stayed strong for 10 years, provided amazing gifts to our military and their families, how can this result in anything but success! Because of the strong work ethic and the ability to dig in and get the job done, Cell Phones for Soldiers, Inc. is as strong today as when it began. I salute the Berquist family for a job well done and may they know that their hard work and dedication is appreciated by military members all over the world. You are a proud example of watching youth do amazing things for the world and you should be so proud of your accomplishments!
I don't know all the details but I do know for an old cell phone that most of us would just throw away by donating to cell phones for soldiers th hey provide much needed talk time for deployed armed forces personnel to call there loved ones.
This is not about anything but allowing those who keep us and our families safe to contact their families.
CPFS is a great way for me to put to better use the unused cell phones laying around my home. So many soldiers are deployed without a way to call home. I love that they will convert my old phones into calling cards.
CPFS is an organization that has made a huge difference in the lives our troops and their families. Check out the new initiative, Helping Heroes Home: www.helpingheroeshome.org
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Why didn't this charity respond to the BBB's request for information. While I'm sure they are doing good, I normally like to see what their % expenses are before I donate to any charity. It's great theye are helping our troops but what if their overhead is 50%?
What a great charity. They have been donating calling cards to our troops for years and just keep sending more. Plus, they recycle old cell phones and iPods to get the money for the cards. Good for the troops and good for the planet!
I am a retired USAF military member and I wish they would have been around when I paid $9 - $12 / minute to call home - their service is to be totally commend - so uncharacteristic of the younger groups to step forward as the two founders did here and put together an organization as they have that has truly helped so many. they get my vote with 5 Stars
Our Company started collecting phones last February. Had planned on doing it for a few months. Due to the over whelming response from our small town of less than 1000 people we are still collecting and have no plans on stopping. We have mailed in over 500 phones to date with more coming in each week.
This is a Great Organization and Proud to be a part of it!
Keep up the Great work! I highly recommend every American to join this great cause!
This organization is great! No only do they fulfill a need often overlooked by military support groups, but they also help the environment. I've donated many phones over the years and will continue to aid this effort.
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I am sort of disappointed because I have yet to receive any confirmation that the phones I have sent over the past two years were received. I have also submitted names on the website and don't know if any of the soldiers received phone cards. Our AMerican Legion Riders group also does care packages and I would love to know how to get cards back from this organization to put in our packages-just not sure who to contact-haven't had a lot of luck with the email contact-we have been doing this for over two years now-any ideas on how to have a better experience?
I was introduced to this site via my FRG group and in reading all that it has done I took it upon myself to collect cell phones from my family. Anything I can do even once my husband is back stateside will be done for this organization. GREAT WORK Thank you!
The Hugs Project has had a working relationship with Cell Phones for Soldiers for several years now. Our nationwide members recycle phones with them and they in turn provide phone cards for the troops we send care packages. This year we sent out almost 4,000 Christmas care packages and more than 3,000 boxes throughout the rest of the year. Each Christmas box had a phone card so that the young service member could call home and wish someone he/she loves a Merry Christmas. This was wonderful for our troops and only possible because of the caring of the CPFS organization. Our troops receive a LOT of things in the boxes we send out but I think none is as well received as the chance to call someone back home and for that we (and they) say thank you to Cell Phones for Soldiers from the bottom of our hearts. I just wish it was possible to give more than 5 stars because they've earned it.
I can't say enough good things about Cell Phones for Soldiers. I am part of another non profit organization that supplies soldiers with care packages monthly. We have started collecting old phones, sending them in and in return CPFS gives us the calling cards that we can send in the care packages. Our soldiers are so appreciative of the calling cards.
My daughter before she left for overseas duty turned in our old cell phones. In turn she sent us a email that she had received 9-300 minute calling cards which she shared with her co-workers. What a nice gift for those serving our country. Thanks for providing a much needed service to our troops.
I would have appreciated being notified when my soldier received his phone card(s). You could raise additional funds by embedding a hyperlink into the "reply signature" from the card, or phone, asking for donations, I.E. "sent from my blackberry" or "sent from my verizon phone".
I requested phone cards for my husband, who is stationed in Afghanistan. He received the cards pretty quickly - less than 60 days from the date they were requested. He was very grateful, and I am too, because it means our son and I get to talk to him more often!
Our American Legion Post Auxiliary recently became a drop off for used cell phones. I have so far sent in two shipments for processing. In addition, I collect addresses for our local soldiers who are deployed or stationed away from their families so that we can send care packages to them. I asked if we could get a couple dozen phone cards to include in this year's Christmas packages... we received 100 cards and thanks to your generosity, our soldiers were able to share phone cards with others stationed and/or deployed with them:-) Thank you!! Vaune/Munising, MI
i donated my old cell phone to cellphones for soldiers it wa extremely easy for me to do, i personally i love this i can get rid of my old cellphones and help the soldiers out at the same time.
I am an American soldier and wanted to thank "Cell phones for soldiers INC" for sending me and my battle buddy phone cards to be able to call our families and hear the voices of our kids and loved ones. Thanks for support and care!
I am a soldier and the need for my soldiers to be in touch with thier families is the most impotant thing for morale. the calling cards that were sent to mr for my soldiers were most apreciated.. Thank you for helping me keep my soldiers in touch with thier families abroad Great Job
I have been collecting Cell Phones for Soldiers for 3 1/2 years now and have collected over 4500 phones and still going strong. When I need phone cards for our area soldiers and their troops, it is never a problem. No matter the qty. It is a very rewarding feeling to know that our soldiers can communicate with their families while they are deployed.
I started this project in our Crestview Rotary Club about five years ago. It is so easy. Rotarians collect the cell phones, I pack them, download the postage, and mail them the next day. We received a Certificate of Appreciation for 11,280 minutes for our soldiers. The site allows you to put a soldier's APO address in to receive cell phone minutes. Everyone enjoys getting rid of their old cell phones for such a worthy cause! Dawn Helms - Crestview, FL
Thanks to this great program, we received many phone cards for our constantly deploying Airmen. We are stationed in Germany and our young men and women deploy to war torn areas all year long. I personally started collecting cell phones to be sent to this company to be recycled: it rids us of unwanted electronic waste and it helps earn phone cards for our Airmen. Thank you!
I was excited when I could get my brother who is in Afghanistan phone cards for him and his guys. Comunication with family is very important.
I found out about Cell Phones for Soldiers while helping my son find an Eagle Scout project. This has been the most rewarding experience of his and my life. He collected 1399 cell phones for Cell Phones for Soldiers. Great people to work with!!
One Word: Awesome. :) All i had to do was fill out an application for a calling card to be sent to my husband in afghanistan. Simple! One of the most important aspects of maintaining soldier morale is communication with their families, and they provided me with a way for us to contact eachother. brilliant.