About Phones for Life

Phones for Life, Inc. is the leading, nation-wide non-profit organization seeking to improve the lives of senior citizens, victims of domestic violence and adults with serious disabilities through cell phone technology. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Dee L'Archeveque, an emergency/critical care physician, Phones for Life is the only non-profit organization currently distributing free cell phones with minutes. Phones for Life relies on cell phone donations by individuals, corporations and schools nationwide. To start a phone drive in your community or receive an application for a free phone with minutes, please visit our Web site at www.phones4life.org.

Phones for Life Programs and Services

Phones with Minutes

Phones with Minutes come loaded with free, pre-paid minutes. This phone is specifically designed to bring peace of mind to active seniors. Each phone will make and receive calls like a regular cell phone. Once the free minutes are used (whether for outgoing or incoming calls), the Phones for Life phone automatically reverts to a "9-1-1" only phone. Recipients have the option of loading more minutes for an additional charge simply by calling our call center at (888) 211-9722. A unit of 130 pre-paid minutes currently costs $25.

In Case of Emergency ("ICE")

Phones with Minutes are programmed with In Case of Emergency "ICE" numbers. ICE numbers are a powerful tool that allow emergency responders to reach out to the specific doctors, relatives or care providers who know a Phones for Life user the best. In the event that someone carrying a Phones for Life with ICE numbers experiences a medical emergency, and if a Phones for Life user is non-responsive or impaired, the emergency responder can locate and dial ICE contacts who are simply designated as ICE-1, ICE-2 without need to know their name, phone number or relationship. These ICE contacts are often critical in access medical history or treatment details or to simply advise the responsible relative or caretaker that their loved one has been hurt. ICE programming is a related service of Phones for Life with Minutes.

Phones for Life "9-1-1 Only" Emergency Cell Phones

These phones come pre-programmed to dial 9-1-1 at the touch of a button in the event of an emergency. These phones provide free access to emergency "9-1-1" service without membership in any commercial phone service or program. All Phones for Life are simple models with larger - easier to read and push - buttons. Phones for Life are checked to confirm they are operable and can be charged upon distribution. Phones for Life instructions are currently available in English, Spanish, and French. Instructions in other languages may be provided as regional needs are determined.

Important Information for Phones for Life Applicants and Recipients

Seniors over the age of 60, adults with serious disabilities and victims of domestic violence who do not already own a cell phone are eligible to receive a free phone with Minutes. The application form is available for download from our Web site at www.phones4life.org/apply.html. Applicants who do not have access to the Web may call our service center for assistance in completing an application at:

(888) 211-9722

Distribution of Phones for Life is prioritized based on current supply of phones and need of the applicants. Therefore, personal information is requested in the application process to determine eligibility and priority for distribution of phones. For example, seniors of a more advanced age will be given priority over younger seniors who are relatively healthy.

Phones for Life respects the privacy of all applicants and will not divulge any personal information collected to outside sources.

Getting Connected With Phones For Life

There are a variety of opportunities for individuals, organizations and corporations to get involved with Phones for Life. Specific details are provided on the Web site at www.phones4life.org.

More Information

Phones for Life, Inc. is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization (EIN# 11-3594525). To date we have distributed approximately 100,000 cell phones nationwide. Phones for Life has been widely recognized by local and national media such as the Wall Street Journal and local NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX television stations.

For further information please visit our Web site at www.phones4life.org or call our national headquarters at (888) 211-9722.