Aging Programs | Senior Housing | Home Modification, Home Repair Assistance, Design for Aging in Place
"PUSH AMERICA – FREE RAMP" PROGRAM
WHATThe Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity builds free ramps for persons with disabilities.
WHYProviding a wheelchair or access ramp and other minor home modifications can greatly improve the quality of life of seniors or persons with disabilities and promote healthy, independent living.
WHEREPush America.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.
Across the USA.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.
Across the USA.
Program Description
"Through Push America's AccessABILITY program, chapters are given a reimbursement grant to cover the material costs of building a wheelchair ramp on a home in need in their community. Each chapter that has taken the initiative to have a volunteer relationship in their local community is also rewarded with a Circle of Giving grants."
- pushamerica.org
"Access is really, really important for anybody people with disabilities are often left behind…being able to get in and out of my house and have people come and help is huge."
- Source: video: 'Pi Kappa Phi Builds Accessibility Ramp.
- Source: video: 'Pi Kappa Phi Builds Accessibility Ramp.
Push America is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.
Push America is an organization which aims to promote disability awareness, volunteerism and fundraise. They also hope to change the way society views both people with disabilities and fraternities.
source: pushamerica.org
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