• Q: Where can I donate old cellphones?

• A: You have several options. Here are a few:

• Save A Life Campaign: Collects and distributes cellphones to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

When donating to the organization, be aware that chargers and accessories aren't required; the phones are programmed only to dial 911.

Donations are tax-deductible. For information, contact Pamela Stack at 305-490-2279 or pamela@savealifecampaign.org.

• Verizon Wireless HopeLine: Phones from any wireless carrier can be dropped off at Verizon Wireless stores. Many phones are then refurbished for use by domestic violence victims. Phones that can't be refurbished are sold to recycling companies, with all proceeds donated to local domestic violence agencies.

Through HopeLine, Verizon has collected more than two million cellphones and contributed more than $1 million to agencies that include Women in Distress in Broward County and the Safespace Foundation of Miami.

To find a store location, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

• Secure the Call: A nonprofit organization with the mission of ``helping local communities convert as many old cellphones into 911-emergency phones as possible.''

Donations are tax-deductible, and deduction forms can be downloaded from the foundation's site -- www.donatemycellphone.org -- as well as a printer-friendly mailing label, should you decide to mail in a phone.

For more information, visit the website or call 888-88-DONATE (888-883-6628).

• Cell Phones for Soldiers: AT&T Wireless is partnering with this nonprofit that recycles old phones and uses the proceeds to provide free, prepaid calling cards to U.S. troops and their families. All AT&T Wireless stores from Vero Beach to Key West will be drop-off sites by July 4.

For more information and to locate a drop-off site near you, visit the nonprofit at www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.

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• Q: Who might want our old hurricane panels?

• A: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore. It accepts donations, then sells used shutters, appliances and building materials for a heavily cut price.

In Miami-Dade, its shop is at 3800 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, just south of State Road 112 (305-637-4913). It's open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

In Broward, ReStore is at 513 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954-763-7771). It's open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday but closed Sunday. (Pickups are done only on Saturdays.)

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• Q: Where can I donate old eyeglasses?

• A: Miami's Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired will accept your eyeglasses. You can mail them or deliver them personally to 601 SW Eighth Ave., Little Havana, 33130.

For details on the organization, visit http://www.miamilighthouse.com/ or call 305-856-2288. If you want to donate in Broward, you can contact Lighthouse of Broward County, 650 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4217, http://www.lhob.org/

You can also drop off used eyeglasses at any LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut, BJ's Optical, Target Optical or Lions Club location for Give the Gift of Sight, a foundation run by Luxottica Group. The collected glasses are cleaned, repaired and classified by prescription, then donated to people in developing countries who can't afford them. Since 1991, the program has helped almost two million people.