| Our mission | CARE Chest is a Northern Nevada non-profit agency serving individuals in need by providing medical resources, free of charge. |
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CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada
| Ways to help | CARE Chest Office VolunteerVolunteer activities range from running our front desk for processing and qualifying new clients, to envelope stuffing, clerical tasks and warehouse management. |
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| Items we need | Medical SuppliesDonations of Medical Equipment & Supplies CARE Chest was founded 30 years ago on the generosity of the community who donated their gently used medical equipment and supplies. We remain dependent on that generous spirit. If you are planning to donate your gently used equipment or supplies, please call our offices at 775-829-2273 before making the trip to our North Virginia Street headquarters. Team members and signage will be available to help make the donation process easy and safe.Items we needThere are items that CARE Chest can always use, including: wheelchairs, shower and commode seats, transfer benches and other bathroom safety items; hospital-style beds, scooters, electric wheelchairs and other mobility items; diabetic testing supplies, including test strips and lancets; syringes for diabetic clients who use insulin; Ostomy/colostomy supplies, incontinence protection (adult diapers and Pull-Ups); Ensure, Glucerna and Carnation Instant breakfast for our Medical Nutrition Program.Items we don’t takeSometimes our stock of certain items, like crutches, exceeds the needs of our clients. We cannot accept respiratory equipment or prescription medications of any kind. Learn More |
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| How you help | CARE Chest’s receive invaluable support from a dedicated group of volunteers. Volunteer activities range from running our front desk for processing and qualifying new clients, to envelope stuffing, clerical tasks and warehouse management. We also hold two volunteer-driven fundraising events each year. Several of our volunteers have been with us for years, and bring a deep commitment to CARE Chest’s mission of providing free medical resources for Nevadans in need. |
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| About us | CARE Chest is a Northern Nevada nonprofit agency serving individuals in need by providing medical resources, free of charge. Our programs include - Medical Equipment and Supplies Prescription Assistance Diabetic Supplies Medical Nutrition Mobile CARE Chest Wellness Education Independent Living and CARE Loan Club CARE Chest |
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