Renew Mobility

Renew Mobility is a West Michigan nonprofit that refurbishes gently used mobility equipment and gets it into the hands of people who need it, with a mission to “enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.” For families facing the high cost of wheelchairs, walkers, and other devices, it offers a practical, affordable alternative built on community donations.

The organization collects donated equipment, cleans and restores it, and redistributes it to children and adults with disabilities — pairing the equipment with continuing education, delivery, and maintenance so devices keep working over time. Because the equipment comes from donations, it is generally provided at little or no cost to those in need, removing a major financial barrier. Renew Mobility partners with universities, local businesses, and community groups to sustain the supply and reach.

This resource matters because mobility equipment is essential to independence, safety, and dignity, yet new devices are expensive and insurance doesn’t always cover them — a particular hardship for caregivers stretching limited budgets. A reuse program keeps usable equipment out of landfills and into homes where it transforms daily life. Renew Mobility operates in Grand Rapids and Muskegon and can be reached at (616) 493-2620 or 2215 29th Street SE, Suite A6, Grand Rapids. Families can request equipment, and those with devices they no longer need can donate them, through renewmobility.org.