IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
emergency 911 access from analog cell phones
ends February 19, 2008

Over a million cell phone users may have lost access to 911 on February 19, 2008 when many cellular providers received FCC approval to turn off their analog networks. You were not affected if you have a digital phone. But if you have received an older analog phone through a donation program for the purpose of emergency access to 911, your service may have been discontinued. To learn more about how you can find out if your cellular service has been affected and if so, what to do, please visit this website:

Why donate a cell phone
to Vera House?
you can enable a person in crisis
to call 911
in an emergency situation

Having the option to contact law enforcement during an emergency isn't always possible for individuals who utilize Vera House services. Their abusive partner may have broken, stolen or hidden their phone, or their home phone service may have been shut off by the abusive partner. If they are able to obtain a 911 cell phone, clients can take an important step to protect themselves and their families.

With your generous donations
we are able to offer more phones to more clients who need that vital link to safety!

cell phone donations must be delivered to
your local Verizon Wireless location
as part of the Verizon HopeLine Project
 

w please do not bring cell phone donations to the Vera House offices w

To learn more, just follow this link

and click on "Store Locator" to find a convenient Verizon site.

We recommend you call the store in advance to confirm
that they are currently accepting donations.

Thank you for your support & thoughtfulness!