The Quanada Domestic Violence Cell Phones for Hope campaign is under way.

The program is collecting used cell phones and batteries in an effort to benefit the organization's domestic violence clients and children, including those who are fleeing abusive homes.

"Donating a used, unwanted cell phone allows community members to donate to an important cause without reaching into their wallets," said Jerry Gille, executive director of Quanada. "With the hundreds of used cell phones siting idly in our community, the fundraising potential is almost limitless."

Quanada is partnering with Shelter Alliance (www.shelteralliance.net), a Miramar, Fla., firm that specializes in the logistics and underwriting of fundraising programs through the collection and responsible recycling of cellular phones.

Shelter Alliance is currently working with more than 2,000 social service organizations in 50 states.

Cell phone collection drop boxes are currently established at:

A Cut Above, 1001 State.

Adams Electric, 700 E. Wood, Camp Point.

Blessing Hospital cafeteria, 11th and Broadway; 14th and Broadway.

First Choice Physical Therapy, 804 State.

Gem City Gymnastics, 2010 Jennifer Lane.

Madison Park Christian Church, 4700 Broadway.

Quanada, 2707 Maine; 1900 Harrison; 941 W. Washington, Pittsfield; 225 Southwest Cross, Mount Sterling.

Simmetry, 5317 Oak; 610 Broadway; 405 Emminga Road, Golden.

TNT Harley Havidson, 5101 Oak.

Vatterott College, 3609 N. Marx Drive.

Walmart, 5211 Broadway.