At All Times, Service Above Self

LA Fire Department Your Old Phone Has Value . . . by Brian Humphrey LAFD Firefighter/Paramedic Dear Friend of the LAFD: During the recent holidays, countless people took advantage of leaps in technology, style and price to purchase new cellphones for their family members. With old phones now deactivated and collecting dust, we'd like to ask you to consider donating your no longer needed wireless phone to a good cause.

Though many items can be given to a local thrift store, people are in a quandary as to what to do with their old wireless phones (the kids tell me the term "cell phone" is -so- '90's!).

While old cell... oops!, wireless phones may not have a direct benefit to you, they can be priceless to those facing domestic abuse or physical disability.

How you ask?

The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department urge you to consider the CALL-TO-PROTECT Program when disposing of your no longer needed wireless phone. Such phones are collected, reprogrammed to dial emergency and assistance numbers only, and donated to victims of domestic violence and those with special needs. Your old wireless phone can indeed save lives and your donation can be tax deductible!

We urge you to learn more by calling (888) 901-7233 anytime or by visiting:

http://www.lafd.org/donateaphone.htm

PLEASE NOTE: The Los Angeles Fire Department is *NOT* serving as a collection point for used phones at this time. You can find a convenient donation center near you by calling the toll-free phone number or visiting the website above.

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey

Firefighter/Paramedic
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
E-Mail: beh9593@lafd.lacity.org

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