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We have limited space, and CPAP supplies are not frequently requested by our patrons. Breath California is the local non-profit leader in distributing free CPAP supplies. Check them out at lungsrus.org/requesting-a-cpap-machine/

At this time, ReCARES Oakland cannot accept donations of knee scooters, boots, walkers, commodes, toilet rails, and crutches because we have too many in inventory. Do you know someone that needs one or more of these items? Send them to ReCARES Oakland! We will be open this Friday 8/22 from… Read more: ReCARES Oakland is open Friday 8/22!

ReCARES in Oakland is short of volunteers this summer! We will be closed on 8/8 and 8/15. We will be open on 8/1, but very short-staffed. Please be patient and kind to our volunteers. If you value the work we do, please consider volunteering! We’re actively recruiting new volunteers to… Read more: Oakland Site Closure 8/8 and 8/15

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… Read more: Commodes, walkers, and crutches