Overview

Estimates indicate that 46 million people in the USA are without health insurance. Approximately 1.2 million New Jerseyians are included in that group. Under these circumstances, obtaining adequate medical treatment, prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME) and medical supplies becomes a daily challenge and burden. Even for those with health coverage, strict rules and guidelines can limit access to essential equipment needed for rehabilitation or ongoing medical conditions.

Your ReSource has developed a unique program that successfully fills this critical void in the equipment delivery system.

What is C.A.R.E?

The C.A.R.E. program (Community Access to Rehabilitation Equipment) offers a practical solution by recirculating quality gently used DME to people in the community, by utilizing effective reuse and recycling strategies. The following describes how this mission was derived.

• A significant amount of DME is issued to insured patients and used in healthcare settings.
• Once these items are no longer needed or become outdated, there is no system to manage the excess equipment that has accumulated in homes, hospitals, and clinics. Much of it is thrown in the trash.
• There are increasing numbers of individuals who need equipment, have no access to it and can benefit from the abundance of gently used equipment currently being stored or discarded.
• Not having the necessary or proper piece of equipment can easily reduce an individual's physical level of functioning as well as their emotional well being.

These dynamics support the development of the C.A.R.E. program creating a win-win solution for each person and the environment, as valuable materials are kept out of the landfill.

Why Donate?

• You believe in helping those who can use a hand.
• You believe in redirecting useful material from our local landfills.
• You receive a tax deduction based on fair market value for equipment donations or actual dollars for your monetary donations.
• You can C.A.R.E.

Who Donates?

Anyone! The success of this program comes from generous donations of equipment from individuals, community organizations, schools, medical offices, and health care facilities.

What type of durable medical equipment (DME) is Accepted?

C.A.R.E. accepts adult and pediatric DME in good condition.

Donate Wheelchairs...Donate Hospital Beds...Donate Walkers...Donate Canes...Donate Crutches...Donate Scooters...Donate Shower Chairs...Donate Commodes

Other examples include:

Bedside Tray Tables | Hoyer Lifts | Scooters | Portable Ramps | Transfer Benches | Grab Bars | Hand or Ankle Weights | Reachers | Shoehorns | Trapeze | Pulleys | Slings | Hearing, Low Vision & Speech Devices | Magnifying Lights | Exercise Balls and Bands | Pediatric Seating and Positioning Items | Therapeutic and Exercise Tables

Special arrangements can be made to assist with advertising or networking larger home and office items such as:

Lift Chairs | Stair Glides | Car Lifts | Car Toppers | Elevators | Exercise Bike | Rowing Machines | Nordic Tracks | Traction Units | Paraffin Containers | Parallel Bars | Exam Tables | Exam Lights & Stools

UNOPENED medical supplies can also be donated.

Who Receives the Equipment?

Equipment is available to anyone with priority given to those with limited resources for procuring such equipment.

Is There a Cost?

To defray C.A.R.E.'s basic operating costs, a small fee is assigned to each item. However, no one needing equipment is denied due to financial hardship.

How Do I Donate?

Items can be dropped off at Your ReSource in Ewing, NJ (near Trenton). See our Directions page. Pickups can be arranged in Mercer County only.