BC Project Connect
Cell Phone Drive
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UBC WOMEN'S HEALTH INITIATIVE - FOR SURVIVORS OF IPV
For many people, a cell phone provides a means of connection with other individuals and fosters autonomy. For survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), a new cell phone, and a new number, can provide not only safety, but access to independent life.
GENTLY USED CELLPHONES
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CELLPHONE ACCESSORIES (cases, chargers, etc.)
& MONETARY DONATIONS
We are collecting
for survivors of intimate partner violence
Backstory.
Project Connect is an initiative started by couple of fourth year medical students at Memorial University in Newfoundland who recognized that a new cell phone could positively impact survivors of intimate partner violence by helping them start over.
The project kicked off at Memorial at the end of 2020 and saw significant success right away, with donations of 50+ gently used cell phones and $1500+ to local organizations supporting survivors in the community.
Honing to the pilot’s success, Project Connect has spread to include universities from all over Canada which are already at various stages in the project.
UBC Chapter.
Project Goals:
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Facilitate access to resources for survivors so they can start their new lives safely and independently
Foster meaningful connections with local womxn’s shelters to assess the needs of individuals in their care
Partner and collaborate with other Project Connect Chapters across Canada to advocate with and on behalf of survivors of intimate partner violence
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Check if Your Phone is Eligible.
PROJECT CONNECT DONATION FLOW CHART
Preparing your phone for donation.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
Back It Up
Make sure you back-up your phone before you erase and restore it so you do not lose any of your valuable data and photos!
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Erase & Restore
Erase all contents off your phone and restore it to factory settings. If it is an iPhone, please ensure it removed from iCloud/FindMyiPhone before donating. For info on how to restore the factory settings on your phone, use the following links:
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Donate
Please contact us at bcprojectconnect@gmail.com to arrange all donations (cell phones, accessories, monetary and SIM card).
Not in BC, but want to contribute?
No worries if you don’t live in BC. Project Connect has Chapters all over the country! If you would like to find out how to support your local community by donating a phone or money for SIM cards, please use the email below and we will put you in contact with your local Chapter lead.
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Our project is still in the beginning stages so we would appreciate any suggestions for womxn’s shelters and/or transition homes in BC who might benefit from this cell phone drive.
We would also greatly appreciate suggestions for companies and organizations who might be able to support our initiative by donating funds for SIM cards.
Please forward any suggestions to: