CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS AND NO TIME CLEANING SERVICES KICK OFF 2nd ANNUAL CELL PHONE COLLECTION DRIVE
IN NORDONIA HILLS
NORTHFIELD, OH. 2-2-10 – More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers and No Time Cleaning Services are calling on all Americans to support for these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families.
“Over the past few years, we have been amazed by the generosity of others. But, we have also seen the need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at:
- Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 9880 Freeway Dr., Macedonia, OH 44056
- Herchick’s Tire Service – 854 E. Aurora, Macedonia, OH 44056
- Pat Dee’s Pub & Eatery – 9254 Olde 8, Northfield, OH 44067
- Macedonia Recreation Center – 1494 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says Rhonda Solomon, Army Veteran and owner of No Time Cleaning. “Last year we collected almost 500 phones from community members and businesses. We hope to meet and beat that number this year.”
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. “We are continuously overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of thousands of Americans who have helped our troops speak with their loved ones,” says the teens’ father, Bob Bergquist. “However, the need for support keeps growing as more soldiers are sent to the Middle East or are asked to serve extended tours of duty.”
The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. For more information on this non-profit organization, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. To contact Rhonda Solomon at No Time Cleaning, please call 330-908-1499 or toll free – 877-847-9851.
