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SUN CITY WEST KIWANIS FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742406040 · $28K rev · operational · www.scwfoundation.org
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Sun City West Kiwanis Foundation operates the Helping Hands Equipment Loans program, providing free short-term loans of medical and children's equipment to residents of Sun City West and nearby communities. The program supports individuals recovering from surgery, caring for loved ones, or hosting visiting family by offering wheelchairs, walkers, cribs, strollers, and other essential items. Services are funded entirely by donations and run by volunteers.

activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Banquet and Meeting Room Rentals Venue Rental with Catering Services
    Offers banquet and meeting room rentals with flexible layouts, kitchen access, ADA-compliant facilities, and AV support, available to the public with discounted rates for Sun City West residents.
  • Community Educational Workshops Cardiac and Bleeding Emergency Training
    Offers scheduled educational workshops, including CPR/AED training and safety classes, to empower and inform residents of the Sun City West community, and hosts events like the Emergency Management Conference.
  • Community Health Screenings Free Community Health Screenings
    Provides free health screenings in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy to residents.
  • Medical Equipment Resale and Donation Program Medical Cost & Equipment Assistance
    Accepts donations of new or used medical and mobility equipment for resale in its Helping Hands Resale area, with proceeds supporting operational costs and equipment purchases for the loan program.
  • Medical and Children's Equipment Loan Program Durable Medical Equipment Lending
    Provides free, short-term loans of medical and children's equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, cribs, and rollaway beds, to residents of Sun City West and surrounding communities through its "Helping Hands" program.
  • Transportation Referral Call Center Non-Emergent Medical Appointment Transportation
    Operates a call center that provides free guidance, printed resources, and personalized referrals to help residents access transportation services such as Dial-a-Ride, senior transit, and ride-share programs for medical appointments and local travel.
capacity building · 1
  • Engages volunteers in program support roles, including equipment assistance and event guest services, with opportunities based on individual availability and interests.
strategies · 3

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named programs · 1

what they call their work

Helping Hands Equipment Loans
Provides short-term, no-cost loans of medical and children's equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, cribs, strollers, and home safety items to residents of Sun City West and surrounding communities
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • AZ Fire & Medical Administration Partner — Collaborates to offer CCO & AED training sessions.
  • Del E. Webb Development Co. Partner — Received a land donation from the company.
  • Dial-a-Ride Partner — Transportation service referred through the Foundation's Find Your Ride program.
  • Find Your Ride Partner — Transportation referral service operated by Sun City West Foundation to connect residents with local transit options.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising events like the Artistic Affair and Pickleball Ball Drop.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Program name for the medical and children's equipment loan service operated by Sun City West Foundation.
  • Helping Hands Partner — Program providing free, short-term loans of medical and children's equipment operated by Sun City West Foundation
  • University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Partner — Partner for providing free health screenings.
  • ride-share programs Partner — Transportation services referred through the Foundation's Find Your Ride program.
  • senior transit Partner — Transportation service referred through the Foundation's Find Your Ride program.