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Imagine not being able to leave the hospital - or even your own home - because you can’t secure a wheelchair, rollator, or hospital bed. This really happens. Help us help others receive the dignity and independence they deserve!

Having the proper medical mobility device can:
~ Reduce fall rates and repeat hospital visits
~ Shorten hospital stays
~ Help manage Medicaid gaps
~ Improve quality of life for individuals and caregivers

At Assist ME, our vision is to bridge poverty and insurance gaps by empowering lives through mobility.
Healthcare coverage changes are coming — and they’ll hit our most vulnerable neighbors hardest. We’re preparing now, but we need your help to make sure no one is left waiting for the mobility devices they deserve.

Our End of Year goal is to raise $10,000. Together, let's meet the anticipated surge in requests in 2026 as healthcare coverage options shrink and the need for donated medical equipment rises sharply.

Give today so we can stay ready to respond.

Sadly, 11% of adults aged 18–64 in Mecklenburg County live without insurance and 14% of children under age 17 experience poverty.

In 2024, Assist ME helped 1,200 patients with almost 2,000 mobility devices.
75% of those served were under the age of 65, including children.
As of October 1, 2025, Assist ME has already served 1,500 patients, and expect to reach or exceed 1,800 - 2,000 recipients by year-end.
We expect these numbers to increase in 2026 due to healthcare policy changes that will impact insurance access and/or rates.

Whether someone is healing from an accident or surgery, managing independence due to chronic conditions, or navigating end-of-life care with dignity — Assist ME is here to ensure mobility needs are met for qualified applicants.

Your support strengthens our ability to meet the growing community need in 2026 and beyond.

Local churches, retirement homes and individuals host equipment drives to help get usable equipment into the hands of those who need them. We've also partnered with Mecklenburg County Compost Central to keep usable mobility devices out of landfills. Even with this influx of equipment, we run out of high demand items. When this happens, we use funds from donations and grants to purchase needed items.

Our most highly depleted items and avergage costs to purchase include:

Wheelchairs (all sizes) ($155 each)
Rollators ($60)
Tub transfer benches ($55)
Donations to acquire specialty items such as sit-to-stand lifts, hospital bed mattresses, or brand/model-specific power chair/scooter batteries (costs vary)

Payment options include:

Payment options

💙 Pay by check

Make checks payable/addressable to: Assist ME: 1350 S. Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207

💙 Make an Online Donation (see DONATE HERE button above!)

One-time or monthly gifts make a lasting difference.

The average cost of one wheelchair = $155

Or, give a monthly commitment of $13/month for one year

The average cost of three devices (wheelchair, rollator and tub transfer bench or bedside commode) = $275

Or, give a monthly commitment of $23/month for one year

💙 Suggest a Grant via DAF

Recommend Assist ME for support through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Read our how-to blog post

💙 Text to Donate

Text GIFTMOBILITY to 53555

💙 Individual Donor or Corporate Matching Gift

Encourage your company to make a matching gift of $1,000, $2,000, or $2,500 to inspire community giving. We’ll share your company name/logo through social media, our website and this Givebutter campaign platform!

💙 Employee Matching Gifts

Check with your employer to see if they match your gift dollar for dollar! This may be a one-time donation match or a monthly paycheck deduction with a match. Watch those dollars multiply for a great cause!

💙 Sponsorships

Pledge to become an annual Assist ME or event sponsor for the 2026 Wheels & Walker-thon. Pay in monthly, quarterly or one annual installment for the biggest bang for your buck and receive marketing perks! We raised over $23,000 (and a $10,000 pledge to be paid in 2026) our first year with the help of sponsors and community donors! Help us double or triple that amount in 2026 with marketing and financial support. For sponsorship info, please contact develop@assistmenc.com.

TAX RECEIPTS

Once you donate, you will receive a thank you email. Please save this as your receipt. If you require a document on letterhead, please request an end-of-year tax letter by email: develop@assistmenc.com. Tax letters will be automatically issued by email for donations totally over $250 per year by February.

Get equipment! Set-up a community donation drive or volunteer to pick up equipment donations from area collection points like churches and retirement homes (items can be heavy/bulky).
Share our message and challenge others to donate equipment, funds or time!

💙 Donate Equipment

♻️ Give independence and dignity to a vulnerable resident by donating equipment, paying it forward and keeping usable equipment out of landfills. Learn what we accept and how to donate: https://assistmenc.com/donate-equipment/

🧡 Apply for Equipment:

If you or someone you know has low income with little to no insurance or experiences Medicaid gaps, please review our application requirements to determine qualifications.

💙 Volunteer Your Time and Talents

Volunteer to clean equipment at our Atrium Myers Park Clinic warehouse
Volunteer to work remotely to make recipient satisfaction calls or a take an 8-hour shift per week as a receptionist juggling calls, emails and online application reviews and approvals.
Volunteer for committee roles within Marketing and Communications, Social Media, Fundraising, Events and Equipment Collection Coordinators

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❓Have Questions?

Please contact our volunteer Receptionist staff from 8-5, Monday - Friday at 704-659-1123 or email Receptionist@assistmenc.com to be directed to the appropriate contact.

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