We help domestic violence survivors stay connected to family.friends.their job.the world.
At More Than a Phone, we partner with domestic violence programs across the country to provide free smartphones and data service to the survivors they support.
The Impact of a Safe Phone
When people leave an abuser and head to a shelter, it’s often done hastily without enough time to grab personal belongings. These survivors may not have a phone with them, or the one they do have can be tracked by their abuser.
The phones we donate are a safe line that cannot be monitored by an abuser.
Hidden in Plain Sight
On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.
98% of domestic violence cases involve financial abuse, making it harder for survivors to leave.
Stalking is a form of domestic violence, with 19% of domestic violence cases involving some form of stalking, including digital stalking.
All statistics are from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Our Mission
At More Than a Phone, we believe survivors of domestic violence deserve a reliable and safe smartphone. Through our program, we connect survivors to the world around them so they can build a strong foundation to support themselves and their families. Through volunteerism and victim advocacy, our goal is to cultivate community across the US and give survivors more than just a phone.
Our Roadmap
We connect with communities by fostering relationships with local nonprofits.
 We assemble packages for our nonprofit partners containing 40 Verizon smartphones, SIM cards, and chargers with four months of service and data.
Our nonprofit partners distribute these phone packages to survivors in need to keep them connected and safe during an important transition to freedom.
We continue looking to create new relationships that provide ways to grow our outreach and help even more communities.
We partner with wireless retailers and other businesses to gather donated phones, tablets, and laptops, which are recycled and turned into monetary support.
They’re able to call somebody, they’re able to talk to their friends. But it’s much more than that because so many of the resources and services that shelters give to their clients involve having to do something digitally.
Your Support Empowers Survivors
Every dollar you give helps provide critical resources, like data services and safe access to communication, directly supporting survivors in rebuilding their lives. Your generosity provides safety, connection, and a renewed sense of hope for those who need it most.
