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For nearly 80 years the Sight Center has worked to prevent blindness and promote independence for those with vision loss. Programs include: Vision Rehabilitation, Prevention, Blind Youth Program, Transportation, Support Services and a low income Eyeglass Program. Learn more by calling 455-0995 or visit www. SightCenternwpa. org
Donate Furniture and Household Items
Established in 2014, Embracing Our Veterans assists veterans and their families who cannot receive traditional help through the VA or other organizations. They have partnered with the VA Homeless Care Team, Salvation Army, Sight Center, Big Lots West, and other organizations to aid veterans transitioning from homelessness into apartments.
Since August of 2016, their efforts have transitioned more than 30 veterans and their families into safe, affordable housing. In doing so, some veterans have been able to return to work.
Donations of furniture, beds, tables and chairs, and other necessities for daily living are accepted., as well as dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and both small and major appliances in good working condition. Their team of volunteers are available to pick up any items you no longer use, which will be given to veterans who often have nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Twice a year, Embracing Our Veterans holds a rummage sale of items they are unable to give to veterans, and the proceeds are, then, used to help veterans with issues such as overdue bills, legal fees, gas cards to get back and forth to work, grocery gift cards, car repairs, down payment for a vehicle to get to work or needed appointments, or with other emergency needs the veteran communicates to us.
Donating Durable Medical Equipment
Chosen of Erie, PA at 3638 West 26th Street was started to meet the needs of our neighbors and has been doing so for quite some time. Chosen distributes nearly 20 pieces of home health care items per week to members in this community. They are able to provide, through donations of the community, a variety of medical equipment throughout Erie County.
As we are cleaning out our homes and garages this spring, please remember this organization that recycles and reuses the equipment that once helped one person live a safer, more independent life. Chosen is unable to accept hospital beds due to space limitations. However, they are willing to accept items such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, shower chairs or shower transfer benches, and even grab bars! They will accept daily activity equipment such as shoehorns, reachers, or sock aides. They have been able to accommodate larger items such as lifts and lift chairs. Items can be dropped off at the West 26th Street location Monday-Thursday 8am to 3 p. m. and Friday 8 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Donating Used Musical Instruments
Now in its 6th year of operation, Music for Veterans continues its mission of improving the lives of Veterans by offering a creative environment of music and camaraderie. But as a nonprofit, the organization is only able to provide these services through the assistance of the people and organizations in our community. Unfortunately, there are thousands of instruments in basements, closets and attics that are wasting away each day when they could be put to good use by the Music for Veterans Program. The contribution of a musical instrument allows the program to offer our Veterans the great benefits of music – free of charge. The peace Veterans find playing music not only
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