Westport Human Services Seeking Used Cellphones & iPads For Domestic Violence Crises Center

Westport DHS Press Release, October 4, 2023  - In recognition of  Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Department of Human Services and the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force are collecting used cell phones and iPads to benefit the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) of Norwalk and Stamford. The DVCC provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and their children in Westport, Norwalk, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Weston, and Wilton.

Residents are encouraged to donate used cell phones or iPads (no older than four years old) that have been re-set to factory settings. Cell phones are given to DVCC clients to ensure their safety and avoid possible tracking by their abuser.

Donation bins are available at Westport Town Hall at 110 Myrtle Avenue or the Westport Center for Senior Activities at 21 Imperial Avenue. Throughout October, both sites will accept donations Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

In addition to the cell phone drive, Westport's Domestic Violence Task Force (DVTF) invites residents to attend other special events this October. 

   * On Friday, October 6, at 11 am the public is encouraged to attend a Domestic Violence Month proclamation at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road.

   * On Wednesday, October 18, at 7 pm the DVTF will host a special screening and discussion of “The Fire That Took Her” at Westport’s Center for Senior Activities.  

   * On Thursday, October 19th wear purple and grab a coffee with the Domestic Violence Awareness coffee sleeve at the following participating stores: Kneads, Garlic & Herbs, Coffee An, The Porch, and Winfield Street Coffee, snap a selfie and join the social media campaign with the hashtag #purplethursday and tag @DVCCCT and @WESTPORTDOMESTICVIOLENCETASKFORCE on Facebook.   All events are free and open to the public.

 For a complete list of local October events, go to https://www.dvccct.org/dvam-3/.  To learn more about Westport's Domestic Violence Task Force, which aims to raise public awareness and highlight resources for those affected by Domestic Violence, follow us on Facebook.

Contact Westport Human Services at 341-1050 or via email at humansrv@westportct.gov for more information on the cell phone drive. 

To get involved with the DVTF, contact Lieutenant Jillian Cabana at jcabana@westportct.gov.  For more information about the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, please visit www.dvccct.org.