After Dan and Suzanne Root of Sacramento adopted three siblings through Sierra Adoption Services, they wanted to give something back to the group. So they organized a way to raise funds and recycle old cell phones at the same time.
Here's how it works. Used or unwanted phones can be dropped off at a number of area locations, including Ikea in West Sacramento and the California Backyard stores in Roseville, Gold River and Natomas.
"They're collected and sent to a facility that recycles cell phones, and the funds generated are returned to Sierra Adoption Services," says agency spokeswoman Sara Hanson. "A lot of folks will probably get new cell phones for the holidays. What do you do with the old cell phone? This is a great way to help children and the environment."
The recycling program has already raised $3,500 for Sierra Adoption Services, which places 200 former foster children each year in permanent adoptive homes. Each adoption can cost up to $7,000, says Hanson.
"A lot of people think adoption is expensive," she says. "But our services are at no cost to families. We fundraise toward those costs, so money isn't a barrier in finding permanent homes for children."
For more information on the recycling program, go to www.sierraadoption.org.
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