Project MEND

🥳 In the first 3 quarters of our fiscal year, Project MEND has collected 8,204 pieces of durable medical equipment.
That's 8,204 gently loved items saved from landfills, that have been repurposed, recycled, sanitized, refurbished, and given to those who now have improved mobility—all thanks to our wonderful donors. Thank you for helping us continue making a life-changing impact in our community. 🦽🧡

💍A huge thank you to Kendra Scott for choosing Project MEND as one of their fundraising causes!

We are grateful to everyone who came out and supported in early May by purchasing Kendra Scott jewelry. Together, we raised over $450.00! This will directly impact our clients and help by . 💙👋

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉

Join us for our second annual Gear Up For Mobility at Wonderland Mall, from 9am - 2pm, outside Hobby Lobby next to Denny's. Bring your gently loved Wheelchairs, Rollators, Tub Transfer Benches, and other Durable Medical Equipment to help someone else gain independence. Don't miss out on the chance to make some extra room in your house for the upcoming holiday season!

Thank you, University Health for being a Mobility Level Sponsor for our second annual San Antonio at Wonderland Mall of the Americas
Last year, we were able to collect more than a months' worth of donations in just a few short hours. Let's help spread the word, and we will see you on July 13th 🧡

University Health For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest-quality care, respect and compassi...

Don't miss us TODAY on SA Live!
Watch our COO, Dexter Moon, and Board Chair, Carey Quackenbush represent Project MEND and talk about our second Gear Up for Mobility Collection Drive at Wonderland of the Americas this weekend July 13th from 9am to 2pm!

See you there 🧡

Say Hello to Cassie, our Community Engagement Coordinator! 👋

Cassie has been a part of the Project MEND family for 7 months, and in that time, she's brought a fresh wave of positivity and enthusiasm to our team. Her dedication to expanding awareness and connecting with the community is just what our team needed. When asked what her favorite part of her job was, she mentioned the look on people's faces when they hear about the life-changing service Project MEND provides.

Thank you, Cassie, for and for raising awareness with everything you do! 📸🦽
📸credit #2 : UT Health San Antonio

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

Project MEND offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 8th, at 8 AM. Please (safely) enjoy your celebrations and we see you next week!

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🛁We urgently need tub transfer benches to support our community. These are essential for helping our clients shower safely and live more independently. Your support can make a huge difference in their lives. Please consider donating or sharing this post to spread the word. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

🌟 Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Project MEND! 🌟

Join us in honoring the achievements, strength, and diversity of individuals living with disabilities. At Project MEND, we believe that mobility and independence are basic human rights. Let's continue to break barriers and promote inclusion together. Share your stories and show your pride! 💪💙 🧡

Mark your calendar to put on your dancing shoes or boots & raise your glasses for the 2024 A Toast to Mobility Gala! 🍾

Save the date: October 3rd, 2024. For ticket and sponsorship information, please email [email protected]! 🤝✨

Exciting update! 🎉
Starting Monday July 1st, thanks to Texas Veterans Commission, Project MEND will now be able to serve 500 Veterans, spouses, & dependents annually! Please share the news that we can provide wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, hospital beds & so much more at no cost to those who have served.

Celebrating our CEO, Cathy Valdez, on her 18-year anniversary! 🎉
Our Fearless Leader has seen our team grow from 5 to 17, seen us operate in two locations, and now to our ultra-accessible HQ on Wurzbach Rd. Thank you, Cathy, for your dedicated service and for always putting our clients and work family first. We love you! 🧡

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Go visit our friends at EdenHill Communities & bring them your gently loved medical equipment 🦽

A huge shoutout to our ¡Viva Mobility! Rolling Supporter Sponsors, Feeldom Life by FEELDOM and ADKF! Your support keeps our wheels rolling and our mission thriving. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those we serve! 🙌🏅

Shoutout to Josiah, our stellar marketing intern! 🌟
Josiah has been integral in driving the growth of our marketing and communications efforts. Thank you for always being a team player and ! 👏🚀

🥳 A huge thank you to our ¡Viva Mobility! Ambassador of Motion Sponsors: Silver Eagle Beverages - San Antonio, Frost, City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, and WellMed Charitable Foundation! Your generous support has continued the tradition of and empowering the community we serve. We're grateful for your commitment to making a difference! 🙌🚀

Say Hello, to Dr. Ana Allegretti 👋
As a valued member of our board since 2023, Dr. Allegretti brings expertise from one of our beloved community partners, UT Health San Antonio In the year that she has been with us, she's been instrumental connecting us to valued resources for our clients and training for our staff. Thank you, Dr. Allegretti, for your dedication to Project MEND's vision and impact! 🌟

Come see us on July 13th at Wonderland Mall for Gear Up for Mobility! 🧡

Project MEND to hold medical mobility collection drive at Wonderland of the Americas Bring new life to your gently used medical equipment through donation

📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 13th!
Visit us at Wonderland Mall of the Americas for our 2nd Gear Up for Mobility Event of the year. Donate your wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, hospital beds, and more to give it a second life through our amazing program. See you there! 🦽

It's the first day of SUMMER! 🌞
Project MEND is committed to improving the lives of our clients and today we're doing that by providing resources to help beat the heat! If the heat becomes unbearable, you can cool down at City Libraries, Senior Centers, and Community Centers. Stay cool and safe! 💦

Learn more by visiting: https://www.sa.gov/Directory/News/News-Releases/Beat-the-Heat

✨The Project MEND team is still on ☁️ 9 from our Gear Up for Mobility Drive at EdenHill Communities last Saturday! Huge thanks to our new partners, EdenHill Communities, for helping us reach more clients by serving as a distribution and collection depot. Through the lens of , we're building bridges and filling gaps. 🌈

🤾A huge thank you to our Independence Advocate sponsors, H-E-B and HealthTexas Primary Care Doctors, for their incredible support at our ¡Viva Mobility! event in April. Their advocacy for independence is demonstrated by their generosity. Thank you for ! 🙌

THANK YOU, COMAL COUNTY! 🥳

What an amazing kickoff at EdenHill Communities! Big thanks to our new partners, EdenHill, for hosting, Rotary Club of New Braunfels for the amazing volunteers, H-E-B for lunch, and GDC Marketing & Ideation for the coolest digital truck! Most importantly, thank you to everyone who donated their gently loved Durable Medical Equipment. Your donations have started the wheels turning in Comal County, and we're excited to keep them in motion! 🦽

Have you set your New Year's resolution goal for 2024? Start by hosting a DME donation drive at your office or community! 🩼🦼🦽 We are happy to assist with your event and pick up all equipment that has been donated.
Contact Kristy Walston at 210-223-6363 or [email protected] for more information.

ProjectMEND received a very special Holiday Gift by having our close friends and partners, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children and Texas Technology Access Program, tour our new Headquarters.
Thank you so much for your visit. We are pleased that you witnessed how much we do to ensure that our clients receive nothing but the best. 🦽