When Annie Dodd quit her job as an Occupational Therapist to help her aging parents in their time of need, she soon discovered a path toward helping others as well.
“After my mom passed away, I was left with a lot of her medical equipment,” says Annie. “We couldn't find anywhere that would accept what we had. Then I called social workers to get rid of the equipment, and all of a sudden I got a ton of calls.”
Annie’s mission became clear. Beginning in her carport and then working out of a small storage unit, Annie and her husband started collecting used medical items to donate to people in need.
The operation would later become known as All Blessings Flow, a nonprofit that recycles medical and mobility equipment, and then redistributes those items to people in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the surrounding counties.
“There are many individuals who have a great need for these very things. But for many reasons they have limited access to them, whether due to insurance-related issues, financial difficulties, or just a lack of resources,” says Annie.
All Blessings Flow expanded for the second time in December, when, through the help of a grant, they acquired the space necessary to move their mission forward.
Their new location at 2335 Seminole Lane in Charlottesville is outfitted with a water source to properly clean the equipment, as well as a large repair area so Annie and her team of 33 volunteers can ensure the items are in proper working order before redistribution.
Today, All Blessings Flow distributes over 500 items per month to people with disabilities. They have helped more than 3,500 people and saved over 155,000 pounds of equipment from landfills.
“We feel led to do this,” says Annie. “There are so many people in dire need. We need to do something about it, and that’s how all blessings flow.”
The organization accepts small equipment donations like canes and crutches, unopened wound care supplies and gloves, and adult briefs and bed pads, for drop off at any Kroger Pharmacy in Charlottesville. Larger equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, and electric hospital beds, can be dropped off at their location. For a full list of accepted equipment, visit allblessingsflow.org.
“Everyone can be a hero,” says Annie. “Whether they’re giving equipment or their time, everyone can be a blessing to someone else.”
To learn more about Annie’s story, to donate equipment, or to find out ways you can become a volunteer, visit AllBlessingsFlow.org.
“After my mom passed away, I was left with a lot of her medical equipment,” says Annie. “We couldn't find anywhere that would accept what we had. Then I called social workers to get rid of the equipment, and all of a sudden I got a ton of calls.”
Annie’s mission became clear. Beginning in her carport and then working out of a small storage unit, Annie and her husband started collecting used medical items to donate to people in need.
The operation would later become known as All Blessings Flow, a nonprofit that recycles medical and mobility equipment, and then redistributes those items to people in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the surrounding counties.
“There are many individuals who have a great need for these very things. But for many reasons they have limited access to them, whether due to insurance-related issues, financial difficulties, or just a lack of resources,” says Annie.
All Blessings Flow expanded for the second time in December, when, through the help of a grant, they acquired the space necessary to move their mission forward.
Their new location at 2335 Seminole Lane in Charlottesville is outfitted with a water source to properly clean the equipment, as well as a large repair area so Annie and her team of 33 volunteers can ensure the items are in proper working order before redistribution.
Today, All Blessings Flow distributes over 500 items per month to people with disabilities. They have helped more than 3,500 people and saved over 155,000 pounds of equipment from landfills.
“We feel led to do this,” says Annie. “There are so many people in dire need. We need to do something about it, and that’s how all blessings flow.”
The organization accepts small equipment donations like canes and crutches, unopened wound care supplies and gloves, and adult briefs and bed pads, for drop off at any Kroger Pharmacy in Charlottesville. Larger equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, and electric hospital beds, can be dropped off at their location. For a full list of accepted equipment, visit allblessingsflow.org.
“Everyone can be a hero,” says Annie. “Whether they’re giving equipment or their time, everyone can be a blessing to someone else.”
To learn more about Annie’s story, to donate equipment, or to find out ways you can become a volunteer, visit AllBlessingsFlow.org.