Phones to Fight Against Domestic Violence

Several businesses are joining in the fight against domestic violence by collecting cell phones in their stores.

State Senator Garcia is heading the effort.

The cell phones will be re-programed and distributed to domestic violence victims for the sole use of contacting emergency officials when in a crisis.

Ace Hardware in Mason is taking part in the effort.

"It's for a good cause and it was easy for us to do, we just put a box up front and people drop 'em off," said Mason Ace Hardware manager Chris Iott. "I get a good response out of the community on this."

Cell phone drop off locations are as follows:

Coastal Communications, 333 W. Grand River, Brighton

Auto One Hometown Wireless, 9981 E. Grand River, Brighton

K-Mart, 2500 E. M-21, Corunna

Ace Hardware, 340 S. Cedar, Mason

Senator Garcia's Office, S-132 Capitol Building, Lansing