March: Wheelchair Collection Month

The disability ministry Joni and Friends, which has declared March to be Wheelchair Collection Month, is sponsoring wheelchair collection drives all over the United States. (Melbourne is the only drop-off location in Brevard County.) There is a great need for wheelchairs; according to Joni and Friends' website, only 10% of people who need wheelchairs have access to them. Used manual wheelchairs (including those that can be easily repaired) are accepted along with other mobility equipment such as walkers and crutches. Wheelchair donations are tax-deductible. Volunteers participating in the wheelchair collection drives are known as "Chair Corps." Go to https://www.joniandfriends.org/support-us/donate-a-wheelchair/ to find the volunteer closest to you and schedule a pick-up or drop-off before the end of this month.

Joni and Friends' updated logo

(image via joniandfriends.org)