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Why Are Charity Mobile Phone Donation Programs Going Extinct?

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Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Examples include: Cell Phones for Soldiers , a nonprofit that collects mobile phone donations and sells to recycling and used phone reseller companies like Mobile Karma. What happened to them? Here’s what we found out.

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How to Clear Critical Data From Your Cell Phone Before You Get Rid of It

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The Electronics Takeback Coalition reports that we still recycle a tiny fraction (11%) of our discarded mobile devices. There are general guidelines to follow to wipe your personal data from your mobile device before you sell, recycle, dispose of, or donate or otherwise dispose of your mobile device. Used and Re-Used.

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The Most Generous Online Giving Cities in the U.S.

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according to Blackbaud’s most recent Charitable Giving Report. For many years now Blackbaud has published data on the most generous online giving cities in the United States. In 2013, donors in the 265 cities raised more than $822 million online—a whopping 61% increase from 2012. Most Generous Cities of 2013 Ranked: City.

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