Do you want to invest in your community’s youth without spending a dime? While accepting donations of many sorts, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley has recently begun raising funds by collecting used inkjet and laser/toner cartridges from printers, fax machines, and copiers. Through partnership with an Ojai based company called eCycle, cartridges sold for recycling raise $0.25-$6.00 each depending on type. The Club is also collecting all models of used cell phones and MP3 players for wide ranging prices of up to $85.00 per model. Cartridges should be undamaged and not previously refilled. Phones should be undamaged, including unbroken LCD screens and bodies.

Cartridges, phones, and MP3 players can be dropped off at the Santa Paula (1400 E Harvard Blvd) or Fillmore (565 First St.) locations of Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, or shipped to PO Box 152, Santa Paula, CA 93061-0152. The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization focused on helping children reach their greatest potential. Please call (805)525-7910 for more information.