“Many older adults who have had surgeries or a fall need help with the challenges of aging and don’t have the funds or wherewithal to purchase new equipment they would only use for a few months." says Roger Cox, President of the Nonprofit Board of Youngtown Community Fund. "That’s why we are here to help. Your donation will help support our mission in the community. With your support we are able to loan, at no charge, wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs and other critical durable medical equipment to people recovering from accidents or surgery. Many people in our area live on fixed incomes and cannot afford to purchase the equipment.  We help them to have a safe and shorter recovery period."

The Medical Lending Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that loans durable medical equipment at no cost for up to 4 months to residents of the Northwest Valley including the cities of Youngtown, Peoria, El Mirage, Surprise, Wittmann and surrounding areas facing recovery from illness, surgery, accident or other medical crisis.  The center regularly services over 100 clients per month and volunteers and staff work with clients and their caregivers to help ensure they are loaned medical equipment suiting their needs.  

Youngtown Community Fund was formed in the early 1960’s by a group of concerned citizens in the community of Youngtown who saw an unfulfilled need for those living there. Their purpose was to assist those needing financial help and provide the community with the loan of medical equipment for a short-term use.