Mussman seeks cell phones for soldiers

Sate Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg is asking residents to donate used cellphones at her district office at 15 Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg, to help military members serving abroad call home through her partnership with Cell Phones for Soldiers and the Helping Heroes Home program.

Cell Phones for Soldiers accepts used cellphones, tablets, and laptops and has them recycled.

The proceeds are used to purchase international calling cards given to military members serving abroad.