Due to the abundance of donations of commodes, 2-wheel walkers, and crutches we receive, we cannot always accept these items. There is a limit to the amount of items we can store in our (relatively small) closets, and while we do occasionally give out one of the aforementioned items, we might give out 1 for …
Help us increase access to medical equipment and supplies while reducing unnecessary environmental waste. How? Come volunteer at ReCARES in Oakland! Low-income families are frequently faced with tough choices, having to prioritize expenses between essentials like food, rent, prescription medications, and incontinence supplies for their elderly family members. The sudden financial burden of acquiring crucial …
We have received so many donations of commodes that we currently CANNOT accept more until further notice. Our staff is working hard in finding organizations that might be able to receive this excess inventory. If you work, volunteer, or know of an organization that could take all or some commodes, please reach out to us. …
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We have received so many donations of commodes that we currently CANNOT accept more. We hope to start receiving them again in May. Our staff is working hard in finding organizations that might be able to receive this excess inventory. If you work, volunteer, or know of an organization that could take all or some …
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ReCARES Oakland will be very short-staffed on Friday 02/17/2023. Please be kind to the volunteers who show up and be patient. We also have a shortage of pull-up briefs (all sizes) and bed pads.If you have pull-up briefs/depends or bed pads to donate, please bring them to our site during open hours. Don’t forget to …
We have received so many donations of regular walkers, crutches, and commodes that we currently CANNOT accept more. Not one, nor two. Please check again in a couple of weeks. Our staff is working hard in finding organizations that might be able to receive this excess inventory. If you work, volunteer, or know of an …
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During this Holidays Season, ReCARES Oakland will be closed on November 25th, December 23rd, and December 30th. We wish you all Happy Holidays and look forward to continuing our service into 2023.
ReCARES in Oakland will be open as usual this Friday 10/27/2022. Special Items currently available: Cough Assist (x3) Compression pump & garments, like this one. Irrigation Trays Irrigations Syringes Saline solution Wedge Pillows Did you know? Arriving before noon is usually not a good idea. Here are 3 reasons why: Because our volunteers need the time …
We appreciate everyone’s donations today. Thanks to your help we can continue to serve those who need access to medical equipment and supplies. By recycling your equipment, we also reduce unnecessary medical waste.
