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December is a month defined by generosity, reflection, and community. It’s a time when people all over the world look for ways to give back, whether by volunteering, donating, or supporting causes that make a meaningful impact.
At 911 Cell Phone Bank, December holds special significance. Not only is it National Giving Month, but it also includes Giving Tuesday on December 2, a global day where kindness takes center stage and communities come together to uplift those in need.
This year, we invite you to celebrate both by supporting a mission where something small, like a cell phone tucked away in a drawer, can become something life-changing.
National Giving Month highlights the many ways individuals and organizations can create positive change. While giving often focuses on monetary donations, there are countless other ways to contribute which includes donating unused phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and other devices.
Every year, millions of unused or older devices sit idle. When placed into the hands of someone in crisis, those same devices become tools for safety, stability, and connection.
For survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other vulnerable situations, access to a phone is often the first step toward support and independence.
Taking place on December 2, Giving Tuesday serves as the unofficial kickoff to the giving season. The movement encourages people to give what they can — whether it’s time, resources, or advocacy.
For us, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to spotlight how meaningful something as simple as a donated cell phone can be.
A recent experience from an unnamed survivor illustrates this perfectly:
“I received a few phones from the 911 Cell Phone Bank after an abuser, who was sent to prison, started threatening my life from behind the gates. He followed through on his promise and showed up at my house after release. As he was forcing himself inside, I ran to the back of the house, where I had hidden one of the 911 phones for an emergency like this. I was able to contact the police; thankfully, they showed up before the abuser reached me, or I would not be here to tell the story. The phone literally saved my life.”
That is the impact of giving.
Whether you join us on Giving Tuesday or make giving a part of your month-long celebration, every action matters. Here’s how you can get involved:
Your organization or household may have unused (working or broken) cell phones, laptops, tablets, or other devices that can become lifesaving tools. We make the process simple, secure, and impactful.
Workplace drives, community collection events, or nonprofit collaborations through our Phone It Forward Campaign are powerful ways to multiply impact.
Share our mission with your network. Helping others understand the importance of emergency access for vulnerable individuals is its own form of giving.
Generosity doesn’t have to happen on one day. National Giving Month gives everyone the chance to commit to ongoing kindness, advocacy, and impact.
Giving doesn’t always require something big. Sometimes it’s as small as the cell phone you no longer use — an item that, for a victim of domestic violence or human trafficking, could mean safety, stability, and the chance to make a single critical call.
This December, join us in celebrating both Giving Tuesday and National Giving Month by putting hope into the hands of those who need it most.
Learn more or get involved at: 911CellPhoneBank.org
📅 Mark your calendar for December 2, Giving Tuesday, and visit www.GivingTuesday.org/participate to learn more about the global movement — then head to 911CellPhoneBank.org to join our mission.
The 911 Cell Phone Bank is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with law enforcement and victim service agencies nationwide to support victims of human trafficking and
domestic violence. They accept a wide range of unclaimed electronic devices—cell phones, tablets, laptops, and more—and ensure each donation is handled securely and responsibly. The program is 100% free, including all shipping costs.
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The 911 Cell Phone Bank is an initiative of the Charitable Recycling Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID 20-5050475).