INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Rotary Club of Tahoe-Incline, in partnership with the Incline Village Interact Club, made up of local youth leaders, is hosting a community-wide mobility equipment collection to support Crutches 4 Africa, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing mobility aids to people in underserved nations across Africa.

The program collects gently used mobility equipment and redistributes it to individuals who otherwise would have no access to medical mobility support. These donations help restore independence, dignity, and opportunity while also reducing waste by keeping usable equipment out of local landfills.

The Rotary and Interact Clubs are encouraging residents to clean out garages and storage spaces and donate items such as crutches, elbow crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, leg braces, prosthetic limbs, aircast walker boots, and ski poles.

All donated items may be dropped off at Tahoe Family Solutions Thrift Shop, located at 797 Southwood Blvd in Incline Village, through March.

“This project reflects the very heart of Rotary,” said Pam Sheldon, President of the Incline Village Rotary Club. “Our community has an incredible opportunity to support our local youth leaders while making a meaningful global impact. Something no longer needed here can completely change someone’s life elsewhere.”

The project highlights Rotary’s commitment to service above self and provides hands-on leadership experience for Interact Club members, reinforcing the importance of compassion, sustainability, and global citizenship.

Community members interested in learning more about how donated equipment is refurbished and distributed can visit crutches4africa.org.

The Incline Village Rotary Club and Interact Club extend their sincere thanks to the community for supporting this effort and helping make a lasting difference.

For additional information, visit www.crutches4africa.org or www. tahoeinclinerotary.org