UW-Madison students are encouraged to drop off used cell phones and chargers to various sites on campus before Oct. 31.
The phone drive will benefit local victims of dating and domestic violence during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All proceeds will benefit Domestic Abuse Intervention Services of Madison.
Students should delete personal information before submitting their phones. Cell-phone users can call their phone-service providers for specific instructions on how to clear their phones before dropping them off.
Yolanda Garza, assistant dean of students and chair of the University Subcommittee on Dating and Domestic Violence, said donating to the drive greatly impacts the effort to control domestic violence.
This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who want to help victims but aren't sure how to do that,"" Garza said in a statement.
Cell phones can be dropped off at campus locations including the front desk at Chadbourne Hall, the dean of students' office, the Student Organization Office and Ingraham Deli.
