Kent County Loan Programs
BACK TO Michigan DIRECTORYLove Your Neighbor
Details
3300 Van Buren Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426
State: Michigan
Email: connection@lovewm.org
Phone Number: 616-662-3300
Website: http://lovewm.org
Hours
Main Office: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thrift Store "The Outback" hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Counties Served
Ottawa, Kent
Requirements
HOSPITAL BEDS AND LIFT CHAIRS- To borrow these items you must be a resident of Hudsonville, Jenison, or Grandville. Hospital beds and lift chairs may be available through our thrift store "The Outback" for purchase to anyone
SMALL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT -Available to residents of Hudsonville, Jenison, or Grandville at no cost. Equipment is available to all others for a one time $5.00 loan/item.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Medical Equipment Free Loan Ministry for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Equipment includes Lift chairs and hospital beds. Donations gladly accepted.
Also sells used medical equipment at their thrift store The Outback
Renew Mobility
Details
2215 29th St., Suite A6
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
State: Michigan
Email: info@renewmobility.org
Phone Number: 616-493-2620
877-468-9335
Website: http://www.renewmobility.org
Hours
Grand Rapids -Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Counties Served
Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry, Allegan
Requirements
Individuals and families demonstrating financial need and medical verification.Power equipment only. All other equipment is based on availability.
All equipment placement is based on equipment availability. Individuals seeking power equipment must provide medical reasoning and proof of an insurance denial to receive power equipment.
Lending Period
We place durable medical equipment permanently with the West Michigan community.
Equipment
Mobility Equipment -Our mission is to enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.
Types of Equipment: canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, cushions, bath aides, and Pediatric equipment.
We sell power wheelchairs and power scooters.
We repair or attempt to replace if no longer safe or meeting our client's needs.
We deliver equipment with our community van.
Flat River Outreach Ministry
Details
11535 Fulton St. E.
Lowell, MI 49331
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 616-897-8260
Website: http://www.fromlowell.org
Hours
Mon - Thurs. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Counties Served
Kent
Requirements
Lending Period
As Long As Needed
Equipment
Loan closet-walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, shower benches, canes, crutches, and some misc. items. Please call to check for availability.
DAKC Disability Advocates of Kent County
Details
3600 Camelot Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
State: Michigan
Email:
Phone Number: 616-949-1100 ext. 255
Website: http://DAKC.us
Hours
Monday thru Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm Please call first to see if we have the item needed, and that staff is available.
Counties Served
Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta, Osceola
Requirements
Kent County as well as Ionia, Montcalm, Mecosta, and Osceola. We serve other counties as needed. We require a professional recommendation for any equipment that is requested. If a consumer is not currently receiving therapy services, we have occupational therapists on staff who are able to assess consumers for their equipment needs. We charge a copay (based on a person's income and sliding scale) minimum $10 for our assessments and/or any adaptive equipment loans made to the consumer.
Lending Period
As Long As Needed. The consumer can choose to call us when they are no longer in need of the equipment and we will pick it up or they can return the equipment to us at our agency.
Equipment
Wheelchairs, bath chairs, transfer benches, canes, walkers, raised toilet seats, transport chairs, tub bars as well as a variety of smaller items for activities of daily living (visual aids, items for dressing, eating, cooking, etc.). This inventory changes daily/weekly/monthly depending on the need of the consumers we serve and the amount/type of equipment donations we receive. While we assess consumers of any age, we do not carry pediatric adaptive equipment in our loan closet.
Family Network of Wyoming
Details
1029 44th Street SW
Wyoming, Michigan 49509
State: Michigan
Email: manager@fntw.org
Phone Number: 616-885-9919
Website: http://www.fntw.org
Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Counties Served
Kent,Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Montcalm, Barry, Allegan
Requirements
Borrowing is free and open to all income levels in Kent County and surrounding areas. A donation is appreciated but NOT a requirement to use the closet.
Lending Period
6 months
Equipment
Commodes, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, knee scooters, raised toilet seats, shower/bathtub seats, transfer benches, incontinence supplies. We RECOMMEND you call to check for availability of item(s) before coming in.
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
Details
1919 University Ave. STE 175 St Paul, MN 55104
State: Michigan
Email: General Email: FightALSMI@als.org
Phone Number: 248-680-6540
Website: http://www.als.org
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (Central Time)
Counties Served
All Michigan
Requirements
Must have ALS
Lending Period
As long as a person with ALS needs to use it
Equipment
For people who need loaned DME, they MUST have ALS. The person may contact us via our website and fill out a form. They must register first and our Care Service Team will work with them and their medical team to make sure we provide them with the best suited DME for their needs. Mobility Aids, Bathroom Items,Transfer Devices,Bedroom Items, Daily Living Aids, Ramps, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices may be available.
When someone is interested in donating Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to any of the Midwest States, we have an online form that is required to be filled out. Please go to our website. Please note, DME donations cannot be dropped off, our team will set up a pick-up day/time for items.
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.
Additional funding may be available. Please call for more information.
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: AT@mi-at.org
Phone Number: 800-578-1269; 517-333-2477 (Relay number 711)
Website: https://mi-at.org/
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. A partial equipment library is online: https://mymdrc.org/lending-library/ . 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.