1. Collect old cell phones (working or non-working)

2. Phones are sent to a recycler, prepaid (see Labels)

3. Recycler pays the Cpl. J.R. Spears Detachment #066, Inc. of the Marine Corps League
for the phones

4. Detachment #066 purchases calling cards in bulk

5. Calling cards are sent to service men and women in all branches of the service and the
USO



How it works
VMM 263 (“Thunder Chickens”) receives calling cards
The Corporal J.R. Spears Detachment of the Marine Corps League, along with our many
sponsors, is proud to announce our new cell phone program, HELP OUR HEROES CALL
HOME.  In order to meet the ongoing changes in our military’s mission, Help Our Heroes
Call Home will not only be providing calling cards for our troops deployed around the
world, but, in addition, for those service men and women being treated in our military
hospitals and assisted by the USO.
 
This program encourages participation by individuals and companies to collect old cell
phones, which are then sent to a recycler, who, in turn, pays the J.R. Spears Detachment. 
The money received from the recycler is used to purchase calling cards which are then
distributed to our troops.

The Marine Corps League is a veterans’ service organization recognized by the IRS and all
donations are tax deductible.