Deadline Extended For Senator Young's Cell Phone Drive To Support Cell Phones For Soldiers

ALBANY – With the holiday season in full swing, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - 57th District), AT&T and the Blue Star Mothers of New York announced they are extending their effort to collect unneeded cell phones and tablets for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. 
 
The collection drive, which has been underway since Veterans Day, will be extended through Friday, January 1. Anyone wishing to donate can do so at the following locations:

• Senator Catharine Young’s District Office, Westgate Plaza, 700 W. State Street, Olean, NY 14760
• Cattaraugus County Office Building, 303 Court Street, Little Valley, NY 14755
• Senator Catharine Young’s Satellite Office, Fenton Building, 2-6 E Second Street, Suite 302, Jamestown, NY 14701
• Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
• Allegany County Veterans Service Agency at the Crossroads, 6085 State Route 19N, Belmont, NY 14813
• Dansville Library, 200 Main Street, Dansville, NY 14437
• AT&T stores located at 2101 West State St, Suite 1, Olean / 707 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown / 969 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk

 
“Our military men and women sacrifice so much on our behalf, and this program is a great way we can give back to them, and say ‘thank you’ to those who serve our nation,” said Senator Catharine Young. “The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for members of our armed forces, and I am honored to partner with AT&T, the Blue Star Mothers of New York and Cell Phones for Soldiers. With many people receiving new or upgraded mobile devices and tables, this is a great opportunity to recycle an old or unneeded device and put it toward a good cause.” 
 
To prepare your mobile device for donation here are some tips on how to erase all personal information and protect your privacy: 

• Remove your phone's SIM card.
• Erase your address book, photos, messages and other stored information.
• Restore the default factory settings on your device.
• For instructions, see your owner's manual or the manufacturer’s web site.

 
For more information on Cell Phones For Soldiers, please visit www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.