The Quota Loan Closet is in need of financial support.
The Loan Closet was founded in 1952 with a walker, cane and wheelchair and served 27 patients that first year. In 2025, 454 patients checked out 724 pieces of durable medical equipment. Our inventory of equipment totals 624 items, including wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, toilet risers, shower seats, hospital beds, etc. The folks using our equipment range from patients having surgery, recovering from accidents, short term and long-term illnesses or patients with mobility issues and could be residents or visitors. The use of equipment is free with a minimal refundable deposit and we operate this service with a crew of volunteers from the Estes Park Quota Club.
Until recently, the Loan Closet operated in donated space. We are now renting space on Manford Avenue and our operating budget has increased significantly beyond what we receive annually in donations. We do not want to change our business model, continuing to loan our equipment free with a minimal, fully refundable deposit. So, we are asking the community for financial help…