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Contact:
Kitty Dowd
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“60,000 Ways to Give Relief…Without Writing a Check”
“Don’t toss that Smartphone, Video Game, iPod…Donate it!”
September 4, 2012 – Needham Heights, MA Causes International launches partnership with Soles4Souls to
provide relief to those in need with donations of used consumer electronics.
Causes International announced a new partnership today with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity
headquartered in Nashville, TN. to provide their donors with a new way to give by Upcycling (donating) no
longer used electronic gadgets and devices online.
The web based Upcycling service supports the donation of used consumer electronics in a wide variety of
categories including Smartphones, iPods, Laptops, Video Games, DVD’s, GPS and more as a new way for
individuals to give to causes they care about.
“We are excited to be working with Causes International and offering their Upcycling donation
platform as a new way for our donors to contribute to Soles4Souls by donating no longer used
electronics. We believe that gently used shoes and electronics are great donation items that help
others and protect the environment” Paul Wilson, Soles4Souls’ Chairman of the Board
Donating used electronics is easy, fast and free and can be done in 3 simple steps. Find items online to
donate, print the FREE shipping label and send the items in. Every donation comes with a donation receipt
confirming the donation value and all donations are 100% tax deductible.
“Upcycling is a simple idea with a big impact” said Causes International Founder Julie Shane. “Soles4Souls
does amazing work and their ability to help others is multiplied when there are more opportunities for people to
contribute. Upcycling engages donors with a new way to give and it helps bridge the funding needs of an
organization. Donating used consumer electronics transforms gadgets and devices into funding for this
important cause. Upcycling also keeps electronics from going to landfills around the globe.”
Causes International is a green cause marketing company dedicated to eliminating electronic waste while
providing critical funding for non-profit organizations. The online consumer electronics Upcycling service is the
intersection of sustainability and creative giving enabling donors to make a contribution while protecting the
environment. Causes International is dedicated to empowering our clients and their donors to change the face
of charitable giving with a green and easy way to make a contribution to the causes that matter most to them
(without writing a check!). We provide safe and responsible programs for Upcycling consumer electronic items
for re-commerce which produces funding for important causes while ensuring no item ever goes to a landfill.
To donate used consumer electronics to support Soles4Souls visit:
www.causesinternational.com/upcycleforcharity/soles4souls
To find out more about Upcycling used electronics visit: www.causesinternational.com;
email: donorservices@causesinternational.com; voice:781-444-8800.
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