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  • Commodes, walkers, and crutches
    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 …

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  • New Year, New Opportunity
    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 …

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  • Oakland Site Closure 12/29
    ReCARES Oakland will not open on 12/29. We will be open 12/22 and again on 1/5. Thank you for understanding.
  • Oakland Site Closure 9/22
    ReCARES Oakland will not open on 9/22. We will open again the following Friday on 9/29. Thank you for understanding.
  • Volunteers Needed at ReCARES Oakland
    YOU CAN HELP increase access to medical equipment and supplies while reducing unnecessary environmental waste. How? Come volunteer at ReCARES! Our volunteers are caring, good listeners, great Tetris players, and experts at tidying up and organizing. Overall, they are eager to create a more inclusive society while also loving our …

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