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Rasmussen College to Serve a Drop Point for Used Cell Phones for Give-a-Phone-Save-a-Life Program

UPDATE: Rasmussen College collected 129 used cell phones in the "Give-a-Phone-Save-a-Life" campaign. Thanks to all who donated phones to be refurbished for use by battered women's shelters, physically challenged persons and the elderly. Rasmussen College's participation in this important cause exemplifies the College's commitment to community support.

MINNETONKA, MN -- January 2004 -- During the month of January, Rasmussen College will be a drop-off site for used cell phones to be donated to the Save-A-Life-Give-A-Phone organization. This organization is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The mission of Save-a-life-Give-a-Phone is to provide emergency use cell phones for the elderly, the disabled, and many of the battered women's shelters across the United States. Some organizations include: YWCA Domestic Violence Program, Women's Safe House, Women Helping Women, Sheltering Arms Senior Service, Family Place, and Family Violence Center---only to name a few.

The Save-A-Life organization provides cellular phones for victims to use in case their abuser finds them and acts upon his/her normal aggressions of abuse. These phones are able to dial 9-1-1 only and the police are dispatched immediately to rescue the victim.

New, used, old, or broken cell phones are welcome. Phones can be dropped off in the Front office at each Rasmussen College campus throughout the month of January 2004. Our goal is 250 phones system-wide! Please help support this great cause, which provides safety, security, and emergency assistance when needed .If you have any further questions, please contact the Student Success Coordinator at the Rasmussen Campus nearest you and/or Phillip Kagol or Lamont Allen at 952-545-2000.

According to a report published by the Central MN Task Force on Battered Women, in Minnesota, from 2000-2003, 87 women and 29 children have died through domestic violence. At least 116 children have been left without mothers. Domestic violence is a pattern of violent behaviors enacted toward an intimate partner, child, or elder over time. Systematic behaviors of domestic violence produce fear in victims, thus immobilizing them while stealing their dignity, and self-esteem, confidence, and support systems. Domestic violence plagues individuals across Minnesota and the nation, and several efforts need to be taken to remove abusers and resolve these crimes.

Thank you for your support in helping victims dealing with a tortuous life. Your donations are tax deductible and forms are available at the drop-off box for your records.

Together, we can help reduce domestic violence across the nation and in our neighborhoods.

If you or someone you know needs help in dealing with domestic violence, please call the Minnesota 24-Hour Domestic Crisis Hotline at 1-866-223-1111.

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