RCIL receives $1,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

Posted September 9, 2022 by Beth in ,

RCIL received a grant from Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to purchase medical equipment for its medical equipment loan and distribution program in Iola.  Items such as shower chairs, toilet seat risers, and tubs of Sani-Cloth will be able, free-of-charge, while supplies last to local consumers from that office which is located at 104 S. Washington Ave. in Iola. 

Individuals interested in utilizing the program should call 620-365-8144 to ensure the availability of desired equipment. 

Thank you Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas!  The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from these funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and beyond. Call the Foundation at 620-231-8897 with questions about the Community Foundation or visit their website to learn more:  https://southeastkansas.org/.  

Beth

Beth has been with RCIL since 2007 and is the Information and Outreach Coordinator in our Osage City office. She takes information and referral calls and represents RCIL through community outreach.

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