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.
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.
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.
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 partner with wireless retailers and other businesses to gather donated phones, tablets, and laptops, which are recycled and turned into monetary support.
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.
Corporate Sponsors
audiochuck is an Indianapolis-based media company focused on bringing their fans edge-of-your-seat storytelling that speaks to the latest generation of podcast listeners. Since December 2017, they have been creating and producing compelling content that leaves you craving more. audiochuck has produced multiple shows that have premiered at #1, racking up hundreds of millions of downloads a year. audiochuck is also passionate about using their platform to make a positive difference in people’s lives by using their time, money, and resources to advocate for victims and families. Advocacy is at the heart of what they do. They have partnered with nonprofits across the globe to help solve cold cases, locate missing persons, fund DNA testing, advocate for marginalized communities, and so much more. audiochuck has been a sponsor for our Tailgate and has helped More Than a Phone fund communities for Coburn Place in Indianapolis, YWCA in South Bend, and Julian Center Indianapolis.
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.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE