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Kalamazoo County Loan Programs
Cities in this County: Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Parchment, Portage
Lending Hands of Michigan Inc.
2403 Helen St.
Portage, MI 49002
Phone Number: 269-567-4381
Website: www.LendingHandsMi.org
Email Address: info@lendinghandsmi.org
Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Thursday -- 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Saturday -- 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Closed Tuesday, 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.
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 donations of Depends.
Lending Period
7 months, (3 months for Knee Scooters)
Disability Network Southwest Michigan
517 E.Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone Number: Kalamazoo Office 269-345-1516
Berrien/Cass Office 269-985-0111
Website: www.dnswm.org
Hours
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Counties Served
Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren
Requirements
Anyone with a disability living in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van Buren Counties
Equipment
Power Mobility (power scooters, wheelchairs, etc.) Please call to check for availability.
Lending Period
Disability Network Southwest Michigan-Ramp Program
517 E. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone Number: 269-345-1516
Website: www.dnswm.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
Kalamazoo, Berrien, Van Buren, Calhoun
Requirements
Eligible persons with a disability residing in Kalamazoo, Berrien, Van Buren and Calhoun Counties.
Equipment
Ramp Program; Call for more information.
Lending Period
Senior Services of Southwest Michigan
Home Repair Dept. of Senior Services
918 Jasper St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone Number: 269-382-0515
Website: www.seniorservices1.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Senior-Services-of-Southwest-Michigan/125216921390
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Counties Served
Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Van Buren
Requirements
Kalamazoo County - call for grant funded assistance; Also offer fee for service repairs/modifications
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.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Alternatives in Motion
Enhancing independence through access to mobility equipment.
201 Matilda NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number: 616-493-2620
877-468-9335
Website: www.aimgr.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/alternativesinmotion
Email Address: info@aimgr.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Counties Served
Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Mecosta, Ionia, Barry, Allegan, Van Buren, Kalamazoo
Requirements
Individuals and families demonstrating financial need and medical verification.
Equipment
Mobility Equipment -Alternatives in Motion strives to provide quality used wheelchairs, and routine wheelchair repair services to individuals and families demonstrating financial need, in order to promote healthy, independent, and active lifestyles.
Lending Period
Most equipment is given away.
ALS Association - Michigan Chapter
West Michigan Office
678 Front Ave NW., Suite 177
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
East Michigan Office
675 East Big Beaver Rd., Suite 207
Troy, MI 48083
Phone Number: West Michigan Office:616-459-1900
East Michigan Office:248-680-6540
Website: webmi.alsa.org/site/PageServer/?pagename=MI_homepage
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ALSMichigan
Email Address: fightals@alsa-michigan.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Persons diagnosed with ALS
Equipment
Medical Equipment and Augmentative Communication Devices Loan Program - Please call our office for more information. Donations are gladly accepted. Volunteers are welcome.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Surplus Health Supplies For Missions
Battle Creek (See information under Equipment)
Website: www.surplushealthsupplies.org
Email Address: info@surplushealthsupplies.org
Counties Served
Berrien,Cass, St. Joseph, Allegan, Barry, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Ingham, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren
Requirements
Equipment
Surplus Health Supplies For Missions collects medical supplies for medical mission trips and people in the community. To contact us regarding donating items, inventory lists, requests for items, voluteering or any other issue, please contact us by email at info@surplushealthsupplies.org.
The Surplus Health Supplies for Missions office is located on the grounds of the Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity. Deliveries of donations will only be accepted through appointment temporarily. This is due to the fire at Habitat for Humanity Battle Creek Store. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Lending Period
United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan
(Provides Financial loans for Purchasing Medical Equipment and assistive technology)
3496 East Lake Lansing Road, Suite 170
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone Number: 800-828-2714 (Michigan only)
517-203-1200 (Brenda)
Website: www.ucpmichigan.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/United-Cerebral-Palsy-of-Michigan/141294039339
Email Address: ucp@ucpmichigan.org
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Individuals with any form of disability living in Michigan
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 ext. 303
Lending Period
Michigan CPAP Bank
University of Michigan
C 712 Med Inn Building
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5845
Phone Number: 734-232-3964
Website: www.uofmhealth.org/news/cpap-bank-0509
Email Address: helenas@med.umich.edu
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Prescription and a Copy of Sleep Study is Required
We are unable to provide education regarding PAP therapy for non- University of Michigan patients.
Equipment
Machines: CPAP, BiPAP, Auto CPAP, Auto BiPAP, ASV, AVAPS and other 'PAP' machines.
CPAP Supplies: Masks, Tubing, and other related supplies
We are no longer accepting donations of CPAP machines, but donations of CPAP supplies (masks, tubing, filters, humidifier chambers, etc.) are gladly accepted. CPAP supplies must be new and in unopened sealed bags.
Donations may be dropped off or mailed to
University of Michigan
C 712 Med Inn Building
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5845
If you are dropping off a donation please go to the 7th floor.
(We are unable to accept Nebulizers.)
Lending Period
Buddy-to-Buddy
Volunteer Veteran Program
2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA
Phone Number: 1-888-822-8339
Website: www.buddytobuddy.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuddytoBuddyProgram
Email Address: buddytobuddyvvp@umich.edu
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Buddy-to-Buddy serves primarily Post-9/11 service members and veterans, however, we will assist any Michigan veteran in need when possible.
Equipment
The Buddy-to-Buddy Program does not provide medical equipment. The program provides peer support from a fellow veteran who is trained to provide linkage to appropriate local, state, and federal resources for service members and veterans.
Lending Period
N/A
ALS of Michigan
24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone Number: 800-882-5764
Website: www.alsofmichigan.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
ALS ( Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and PLS patients only
Equipment
Canes, Communication Devices, Wheelchair Ramps, Manual Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs, Wheelchair Cushions, Shower Chairs, Commodes, Bedside Tables, Transfer Boards, Walkers, Transfer Chairs, Recliner Lift Chairs,Hoyer Lifts, eating utensils, etc.
Lending Period
There is no charge for ALS and PLS patients to borrow equipment. Equipment may be borrowed for as long as needed.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
GREATER MICHIGAN
2133 University Park Drive #400
Okemos, MI 48864
DETROIT AREA
950 Stephenson Highway, Suite 209
Troy, MI
Phone Number:
GREATER MICHIGAN: ( 517) 706-0348
DETROIT AREA: (734) 416-7076
Website: www.mda.org
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Must have a neuromuscular disease covered by the organization. (Go to MDA.org for a list of diseases covered.)
Equipment
The Muscular Dystrophy Association operates medical equipment loaner closets in Michigan. This program offers medical equipment, as available, for loan at no charge to registered patients for as long a period as is needed. To find an MDA location near you please call 800-572-1717.
Lending Period
C. P. Daily Living
Journal & Resources for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Website: www.cpdailyliving.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/CP-Daily-Living/199492370144579
Counties Served
All Counties
Requirements
Equipment
Please click on the website link for helpful advice on equipment, as well as resources for equipment. CP Daily Living is designed to give families and caregivers dealing with CP a central place for practical information and resources within the context of an emotionally-supportive community. They are a central news source offering the latest information about CP advocacy, research, and international events.
Lending Period
Easter Seals Michigan AgrAbility
4065 Mission Hills Court
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone Number: 1-800-956-4106
Website: www.michiganagrability.org
Email Address: NStoller@essmichigan.org
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Farmers With Disabilities
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.
Lending Period
Paralyzed Veterans of America/Michigan Chapter
40550 Grand River Ave.
Novi, MI 48375 USA
Phone Number: 800-638-6782
Website: www.michiganpva.org/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Paralyzed-Veterans-of-America/96076965616
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Counties Served
All Michigan Counties
Requirements
Anyone in need is eligible
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.
Lending Period
You may keep the equipment as long as necessary
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Phone Number: 410-659-9314
Website: www.nfb.org
Counties Served
All Counties
Requirements
Equipment
Visit our website at www.nfb.org for an application, and resource information.
Lending Period