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West Virginia Goodwill helping people qualify for Lifeline cell phones

June 3, 2011

We love stories like this. The needy are often those least able to navigate the waters of bureaucracy, so Goodwill Industries in Charleston, South Carolina is helping its people get free Lifeline cell phones.

“Business is not conducted in person the way it used to be,” said Jamie Cook, with Goodwill Industries in Charleston.

With more people out of work and needing assistance these days, cell phones are even less affordable for more people. That’s unfortunate, because cell phones have become a necessity, not a luxury.

Cook has taken it upon himself (herself?) to help dozens of Goodwill employees sign up for Link-Up and Lifeline services. As far as he’s concerned, they’re not just getting a free phone, they’re getting a way to stay connected with the rest of the world.

“It’s their only way to contact social services to get assistance, to make contact with potential employers, to be called for job interviews,” Cook said.

The good news is that Cook isn’t the only one who sees tremendous value in these programs.

“Both these programs, which are of enormous benefit or potential benefit to West Virginia customers, are underutilized in our state. They estimate that there’s a 20 to 50 percent participation rate,” said Susan Small, spokeswoman for the West Virginia State Public Service Commission.

Anyone who qualifies for Section 8 housing, whose children receive free school lunches or a number of other programs is eligible for the programs.

Our heartiest congratulations go out to Jamie Cook. We hope lots of other Goodwill offices around the country begin participating, too.

Source: WTRF.com

Tagged as: Lifeline, West Virginia

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Comments

  1. Deb Hadley says

    March 26, 2022 at 11:23 am

    All companies show QLink and I can not get a free cell phone through them . I had service through them before but it’s been a while. I can not afford to buy a new phone through them. I desperately need a cell phone. How can I do that? Assurance sees my address as a business. It is an apartment building and I live there.

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      March 26, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      It’s easy to switch to a different company, Deb, and you have lots of choices there in West Virginia. Switch to a new company and it will give you a new phone. Here’s where you can find all the companies offer free plans in your state:

      https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/west-virginia-government-cell-phone-providers

      Reply
  2. James Hall says

    August 8, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I get a social security check. I am now disabled with only one leg. Is there any way I can get a free cell phone? I really, really need one. I have no children, and receive medicaid. Have never checked to see if I am eligible for Food Stamps. Also my wife has stage 4 lung cancer. This free phone would really be good for us. Please let me know what you think? Thank you, James Hall

    Reply
  3. Ramona Collins says

    March 26, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    I need a phone.A flip phone would be nice or a smart phone

    Reply
  4. Wireless Worker says

    June 5, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Just to inform those who do not know. This program is not funded by the federal goverment. This program has been set in place over 10 years ago and just put into action. The program I work for is not funded by the gov it’s funded by cell phone companies themselves.
    This program when utilized properly is a great help to those in need. This is an excellent way to assist those to get off of the federally funded programs.
    Just thought I would assist with a little more info.

    Reply
  5. ashley says

    June 3, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    i need a phone that has is a slider and camera

    Reply
    • Free Government Cell Phones says

      June 4, 2012 at 6:47 am

      Be thankful for the type of phone you get since it’s free.

      Reply
  6. jpf says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:26 am

    Since this fool is so eager to waste government funds, It’s time to quit donating to the Goodwill.

    Reply
    • Wireless Worker says

      June 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Just to inform those who do not know. This program is not funded by the federal goverment. This program has been set in place over 10 years ago and just put into action. The program I work for is not funded by the gov it’s funded by cell phone companies themselves.
      This program when utilized properly is a great help to those in need. This is an excellent way to assist those to get off of the federally funded programs.
      Just thought I would assist with a little more info

      Reply
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