Cell Phones For Soldiers

Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to serving troops and veterans with free communication services and emergency funding. The organization was founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and 13 years old, with only $21. Cell Phones For Soldiers relies on generous cash contributions and the donation of gently-used cell phones to fuel its mission. Minutes That Matter, the charity’s long-standing program, provides free calling cards to servicemen and women. Since 2004, the charity has provided more than 213 million minutes of free talk time for troops and veterans. On average, the charity fulfills 3,000 calling card requests each week. Calling cards can be requested from the charity’s website, cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Helping Heroes Home created in July 2012, aids veterans with emergency financial assistance. The program assists with one-time emergency needs such as providing a cell phone and service; computer and internet; paying for rent to avoid eviction; imperative car repairs and more. Veterans in need of assistance can apply online at cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Since its creation, the program has assisted more than 2,700 veterans with emergency grants.