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The Health Equipment Lending Program at AGE provides FREE pieces of mobility equipment to seniors and people with disabilities. In 2011, HELP:
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Gave out 2,500 pieces of equipment for free
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Served 118 unique Zip Codes in 30 counties
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Helped seniors and their families in 60 Cities and 4 states!
Right now, we have over 170 seniors on our waiting list for items! We rely on the support of the community to donate GENTLY used equipment to give out at no charge to seniors. Our most needed items are shower chairs/benches and incontinence products.
Help us HELP Central Texas seniors by donating your equipment or joining us at one of our events.
Saturday, January 29: Clear Your Clutter Day
10am-2pm at Bethany United Methodist (10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin)
Got lots of clutter? HELP will be collecting mobility assistance devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs, etc.) at NAPO-Austin’s 6th annual Clear Your Clutter Day. Please visit http://napoaustin.com/ or www.ageofaustin.org for more info!
Thursday February 2: H.E.L.P for Seniors Month Proclamation
5:30pm at Austin City Hall (301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX)
Join us for the official kick-off event for HELP for Seniors Month at proclamation by Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell.
Saturdays in February: Saturday donation drive
10am-1pm at the Historic AGE Building (3710 Cedar Street)
Bring by your gently used wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and other mobility assistance items. All donations are tax-deductible.
Monday February 20: Little Helping Hands volunteer opportunity
10am-1pm at the Historic AGE Building (3710 Cedar Street)
Children of all ages can join us for a creative art project designed to brighten up a senior’s day. Visit Little Helping Hands website to sign up: http://littlehelpinghands.org/volunteer/event-calendar/
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