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Calhoun County Loan Programs

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Lending 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.

North Avenue Church of God

Details

1079 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017

State: Michigan
Email: Cathy@northavenuechurch.com
Phone Number: 269-965-1908
Website: http://www.northavenuechurch.com


Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Counties Served

Calhoun


Requirements

Calhoun County Residents

Lending Period

Determined At Time of Loan


Equipment

Walkers, Wheelchairs, Commodes, High-rise toilet seats, a portable ramp,and Shower Chairs. Donations are gladly accepted. Please call the church to make arrangements.

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.

Zion Lutheran Church

Details

135 West Green Street
Marshall, Michigan 49068

State: Michigan
Email: zion.marshall.sec@att.net
Phone Number: 269-781-8982


Hours

Please call and make an appointment to borrow.

Counties Served

Calhoun


Requirements

Anyone

Lending Period

As Long As Needed


Equipment

Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, arm and leg braces, etc. Please call to check for availability.

Eaton Community Palliative Care Residence and Offices

Details

2675 South Cochran
Charlotte, Michigan 48813

State: Michigan
Email: echospice@voyager.net

If someone has a need for equipment, they should call for an immediate response.
Phone Number: 517-543-5310
Website: http://www.echospice.org


Hours

Counties Served

Eaton, Clinton, Ingham, Ionia, Barry, Calhoun, Jackson


Requirements

Anyone

Lending Period

Lending period for knee scooters is 3 months. All other equipment is as long as needed


Equipment

Equipment may include: walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, shower chairs, transfer benches, grab bars, commodes, toilet seat risers, bed rails, etc. Limited Supply, please call in advance to check current stock.

**We no longer provide bed pads or other incontinent supplies in our loan closet. When available, they are for purchase in our Thrift Store.

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.