Convalescent Aid Society has been helping improve the quality of life in Pasadena and its neighboring communities through the free loan of wheelchairs and other medical equipment for in-home use since 1923. Presently we are serving over 10,000 clients. We not only loan wheelchairs but a host of other medical equipment.

We bring together a caring community where you will meet those who need the medical equipment we offer and the generous friends who donate both needed items and funds so we can serve more families. Over the years, we have expanded our service area from Pasadena to the wider San Gabriel Valley, plus Glendale, Burbank and parts of Los Angeles.

We loan medical equipment… for FREE!

To arrange a loan for wheelchairs and other medical equipment for free, contact us at (626)793-1696 or email us at info@cas1.org.

Or you may visit our office for more information and to complete a simple application at 3255 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107.

Office hours are from Tuesdays to Fridays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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The top three most-requested items in our warehouse include: lightweight wheelchairs of all sizes, transport wheelchairs, and rollator walkers (lightweight walkers with seats and brakes).

See our comprehensive sample listing of medical equipment here.

We will always do our best to keep the items you need in stock. Most items are readily available for same-day pick up but some items may not be immediately available. We recommend that you call prior to coming by the office to pick up equipment to check on availability. Equipment items can be placed on "hold" for up to 48 hours for client pick-up.

How do I qualify for CAS' free loan of wheelchairs and other medical equipment?

There are only two qualifications. First, you have to live within our service area. That's the cities in the San Gabriel Valley, from the foothills to the north and along the 60 freeway to the south, Glendora and West Covina to the east or west to the neighboring cities of Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta.

The second qualification: the equipment is ONLY for in-home use. That means it SHOULD NOT be used for skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, convalescent homes, etc. Please call us if you have any questions.

You will be required to complete a brief application online or when you come to our office to pick it up.

Are there ever any charges or service fees?

None. You will never be charged or given an invoice for using our equipment. We even repair items on-site in our warehouse at no cost to users. We do ask that you take tender, loving care of the equipment you receive and bring it back when you are finished. (A nominal Delivery Charge of $25 is requested for equipment deliveries.)

How can you afford to loan wheelchairs and all that other stuff for free?

We can provide our services at no cost through the generosity of our donors. CAS is funded entirely by private donations, bequests and endowments which allows us to provide our services at absolutely no cost.

How do I donate to the work of CAS?

CAS is not not immune to the economic crisis that has hit the nation. In order to continue serving over 10,000 clients, staff hours and pay have been drastically reduced. This is why your donations at this time are vitally important.

You may simply write a check for any amount and mail it to our office. Visit our Donor page and see the creative ways that individuals, businesses and churches have raised money. Visit the Donor Application page for more details about turning in your donation. We also accept donations of used medical equipment. Your donations at this time are vitally important.

You may choose to give a gift of stock or ask that CAS be included in your estate plan. Please contact Randy Votsch, our agency administrator, for answers to specific questions.

Here are the many creative ways how you can help with our work at CAS:

• Become a regular donor---it helps keep our doors open and our services free!
• Donate new & used medical equipment--- wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc.
• Volunteer your time as a member of the CAS Volunteer Corps
  Donate your used car, truck, or boat to CAS via Cars 4 Causes (www.Cars4Causes.net)
• Remember CAS through your estate plan---make a long-lasting impact on the future of CAS by including CAS in your estate plan.
• Tell others about our services. You can refer them to us or ask agency administrator Randy Votsch to speak to your business group, community gathering or church fellowship.

Another way you can help is by purchasing tickets to our annual Concerts Under the Stars. You can choose from 3 evenings. Each evening features a different kind of music. Each ticket entitles you to a wonderful dinner under the stars. Some events offer dancing. All of them are very romantic.

Read the write-up and view photos of last year's concert. Call our office and reserve your tickets now!

Who are the people behind CAS?

Our staff are always ready to greet you and to help you find the items you need. They maintain and repair returned equipment and deliver larger items from our warehouse to local homes.

Randy Votsch is the executive director of Convalescent Aid Society. Randy personally knows the value of CAS after caring for his grandmother. "It was important for my grandmother to stay in her own home while convalescing - a source of comfort and emotional strength," he says. Randy is available to speak to local community groups on the impact CAS has on the lives of people who are served.

Know more about the staff and Board of Trustees behind CAS.

Visit our Donors page and meet the people who are helping us provide our services for free.