Kalamazoo County Loan Programs
BACK TO Michigan DIRECTORYLending Hands of Michigan Inc.
Details
4570 Commercial Ave Suite E
Portage, MI 49002
State: Michigan
Email: info@lendinghandsmi.org
Phone Number: 269-567-4381
Website: http://www.LendingHandsMi.org
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and holidays.
Counties Served
Allegan, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
Requirements
Anyone residing in Allegan,Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren Counties.
Lending Period
7 months, (3 months for Knee Scooters)
Equipment
Bath transfer benches, bath transfer/slide boards, bath tub rails bed rails, canes, commodes, crutches, dressing sticks, hi-rise toilet seats, hospital over-bed tables, I.V. stands, leg lifts, Reachers, Shoe horns, shower chairs, shower stools, sock aides, transport chairs, walkers and manual wheelchairs. Knee Scooters may be borrowed for 3 months
We are accepting used eye glasses for Lions Clubs International for redistribution to the needy of Latin America.
We are also accepting adult diapers but not for distribution.
Milestones Senior Services
Home Repair Dept.
Details
918 Jasper St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 269-382-0515
Website: http://www.seniorservices1.org/
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Counties Served
Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Van Buren
Requirements
Kalamazoo County - call for grant funded assistance; Also offer fee for service repairs/modifications
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Provide minor home repairs and modification to improve safety and accessibility in and around the home. Equipment includes: banister repair/replacement, accessible ramps, orthopedic grab bars, walker steps and more.
St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center
Details
3271 Lincoln Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: Phone:269-429-7768
Website: http://www.sjlsc.org/home
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Counties Served
Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Van Buren
Requirements
Anyone 60 years and older
Lending Period
Maximum of 2 months
Equipment
Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, shower benches, canes, seat risers and bedside commode frames. Please call first to check for availability. There is no charge for this service, but donations are always gratefully accepted.
The QuickRamps for Kids program
Details
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 248-557-5070 ext. 152 (Kathy)
Website: https://www.mi-ucp.org/accessibilityandmobility
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
All applicants must be under age 18. Must have Cerebral Palsy or paralysis-causing condition.
The application must be filled out online with a doctor's script.
Recipients must install the ramp.
Lending Period
Equipment
(We do not lend durable medical equipment.)
The QuickRamps for Kids Program provides free portable wheelchair ramps to families of children who experience Cerebral Palsy and other paralysis-causing conditions. QuickRamps are a fast and inexpensive alternative to permanent ramps. Best of all, they give a child immediate access to their community. The ramps cover approximately 2 steps.
We are unable to install the ramps.
You may call (248) 557-5070 or visit our website for an application. Please fill out the application online. http://quickrampsforkids.org.
World Medical Relief Prescription Program
Details
21725 Melrose Ave.
Southfield, MI 48075
State: Michigan
Email: info@worldmedicalrelief.org
Phone Number: 313-866-5333
Website: http://www.worldmedicalrelief.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Prescription Required. A valid drivers license or ID is required. Annual income may not exceed $44,800 for an individual, or $51,200 for a married couple. An application to the Affordable Prescription Program is required.
Lending Period
Equipment
Prescription Program: $8.30/prescription. Medications may be mailed to you or you may pick them up.
Individuals must meet requirements.
The ALS Association (Michigan)
Details
donation/mailing address
The ALS Association
PO Box 26599
Fraser, MI 48026
State: Michigan
Email: fightals@alsa-michigan.org
Phone Number: 248-680-6540, 616-459-1900
Website: http://webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer/?pagename=MI_homepage
Hours
Monday- Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Persons diagnosed with ALS
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Medical Equipment and Augmentative Communication Devices Loan Program - Please call our office for more information.
No pick-up available. We will arrange to have the equipment delivered to you.
MI-UCP
(Provides Financial loans for Purchasing Medical Equipment and assistive technology)
Details
1325 South Washington
Lansing, MI 48910
State: Michigan
Email: ucp@ucpmichigan.org
Phone Number: 800-828-2714 (Michigan only)
517-203-1200 Press option 2
Website: http://mi-ucp.org
Hours
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Individuals with any form of disability living in Michigan
Lending Period
Equipment
(This organization does not loan or accept medical equipment. They provide financial support for purchasing equipment.)
Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund and Michigan Employment Loan Fund. Please call 517-203-1200 press option 2.
The AT Loan program is being updated. Please contact us to be added to our email/mailing list to be notified when the new AT Loan program starts.
ALS of Michigan
Details
24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48075
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-882-5764
Website: http://www.alsofmichigan.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and PLS patients only
Lending Period
There is no charge for ALS and PLS patients to borrow equipment. Equipment may be borrowed for as long as needed.
Equipment
Canes, Communication Devices, Wheelchair Ramps, Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Cushions, Shower Chairs, Commodes, Bedside Tables, Transfer Boards, Walkers, Transfer Chairs,Hoyer Lifts, eating utensils, etc.
Easter Seals Michigan AgrAbility
Details
4065 East Hills Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
State: Others
Email: NStoller@essmichigan.org
Phone Number: 1-800-956-4106
Website: http://www.michiganagrability.org
Hours
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Farmers With Disabilities
Lending Period
Equipment
ESM-AgrAbility staff helps farm operations adjust to and manage disabling conditions, such as, arthritis, chronic back pain, joint injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, hearing loss and any other condition that may limit a farmer’s ability to work.
Information and referral services and farm-site assessments are offered at no cost to the farmer. The cost of new equipment or modifications made to old equipment, the farm operation, or the farm home is typically covered through the state via Michigan Rehabilitation Services. ESM-AgrAbility staff will help the farmer navigate the state system to access these supporting funds.
Please click on the website link for more information.
Paralyzed Veterans of America/Michigan Chapter
Details
40550 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48375 USA
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 800-638-6782
Website: http://www.michiganpva.org/
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Anyone in need is eligible
Lending Period
You may keep the equipment as long as necessary
Equipment
Equipment Donation Program focuses on the needs of people with spinal cord injury or disease. We only accept items that help people with mobility issues. For example, we accept donations of wheelchairs, power chairs, adaptive sports equipment, hoists, lifts, and other items that help people who cannot easily move.
Michigan Assistive Technology Program at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Details
3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
State: Michigan
Email: info@mymdrc.org
Phone Number: 800-578-1269; 517-333-2477
Website: https://mymdrc.org/assistive-tech-program/
Hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Reside in Michigan and have a disability or be a senior citizen
Lending Period
30 days or open ended loans are possible where borrower keeps device until no longer needed
Equipment
A sampling of items available for loan include devices for community living, recreation, blind/low vision, youth, computer access, employment, environmental controls, mobility, parenting, hearing, communication, decreasing social isolation and cognition, and mental health. An equipment library will be online and accessible by December 2022. All services are free and funded through the federal AT Act. Demonstrations of devices before borrowing are also available and free.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Details
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
State: Others
Email:
Phone Number: 410-659-9314
Website: http://www.nfb.org
Hours
Counties Served
ALL
Requirements
Lending Period
Equipment
Visit our website at www.nfb.org for an application, and resource information.