Author: Michelle Smith

  • A New Year, A New Opportunity to Give

    A New Year, A New Opportunity to Give

    The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect on what matters most and how we want to make a difference in the world. As goals are set and intentions renewed, charitable giving offers a meaningful way to begin the year with purpose. At The Wheelchair Foundation, the impact of generosity reaches…

  • Give Hope. Give Mobility. Give Freedom.This Giving Tuesday, You Can Change a Life.

    Give Hope. Give Mobility. Give Freedom.This Giving Tuesday, You Can Change a Life.

    Each year, Giving Tuesday invites us to pause, look outward, and extend our generosity to others. It’s a global day of compassion—one rooted in the belief that even a single act of giving has the power to uplift entire communities. At the Wheelchair Foundation, we see the impact of that belief every day. For millions…

  • Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of the Wheelchair Foundation

    Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Heart of the Wheelchair Foundation

    At the Wheelchair Foundation, every act of compassion begins with someone choosing to give their time, their energy, and their heart. Our volunteers embody that spirit every single day. They are the lifeblood of our mission—people who believe that mobility is not a privilege but a fundamental right, and who work tirelessly to help make…

  • Honor Flight 

    Honor Flight 

    In September of 2024, Wheelchair Foundation provided wheelchairs to Honor Flights of the Bay Area to assist in the travel of WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans. This video captures just a little bit of how your continued support helps us with our mission of providing mobility to anyone that needs it, including our service men…

  • Fall Into Giving: Why Your Support Matters This Season

    Fall Into Giving: Why Your Support Matters This Season

    As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on that crisp autumn chill, October invites us to pause, reflect, and embrace the spirit of giving. It’s a season of gratitude—a time to celebrate what we have while helping those who need a little extra support. For the Wheelchair Foundation, this season is the perfect…

  • Honored to Be Named Change Makers of the Year

    Honored to Be Named Change Makers of the Year

    We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that Jeff and David (pictured here with Gabby) were named Pledge to Humanity’s Change Makers of the Year. The award was presented at a truly unforgettable evening at the beautiful Diablo Country Club, surrounded by an inspiring community of changemakers, supporters, and friends. During the event, Jeff and David…