SOS

05/21/2026

Partnering with Jefferson County Public Schools physical therapists is amazing because it increases students' access to education and daily interaction with peers!

"We use equipment like wheelchairs, standers, and walkers to help kids be able to participate in a manner similar to their peers." - Stephanie Taylor, PT, MS, DPT

It was so great hearing the many ways JCPS is expanding accessibility and mobility for students, and we're grateful to be a part of it!

05/20/2026

Many times, the greatest impact happens through partnership. 💙

Recently, SOS was contacted by an elementary school family resource center in Bowling Green about a young girl in need of colostomy supplies. Her family is struggling and has no insurance.

Through our partnership with Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA - FOW — an organization that receives ostomy and colostomy supplies from SOS — help was immediately available.

Together, we’re making sure this child gets the supplies she needs and reminding one family they are not alone.

05/19/2026

SOS was thrilled to be a volunteer site for the Northeast Christian Church Love The 'Ville Outreach Blitz this past Sunday! 💙

Volunteers packed medical supplies that will support our neighbors in need through SOS's Local Health Program and help improve healthcare access in Ghana through one of our upcoming international projects.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to make a difference both here at home and around the world! 🌎

05/15/2026

A big thank you to the Galen Louisville, KY Campus HR team for volunteering at SOS! 💙

After helping at one of our Free Wheelchair Repair Clinics, Shannon Schneidtmiller Mingus organized a volunteer day and brought her HR team to support our mission.

Together, they sorted and packed syringes that will be shipped to health facilities in underserved regions around the world, local clinics, and schools training our future healthcare professionals.

Thank you for helping lifesaving supplies reach those who need them most!

05/14/2026

Watch this! 👀 We joined Madisonville-North Hopkins High School, UPS and Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to provide logistics and medical supplies for this incredible container clinic!

This impactful project is a reminder that we can truly do anything when we come together!

KET - Kentucky Educational Television PBS

These high school students are working on a project with global impact.

05/12/2026

Today is — and in just five minutes, you can help change lives right here in Kentucky. 💙

The Local Health Program is the fastest-growing SOS program as more of our neighbors face rising insurance and financial barriers to healthcare and medical equipment.

Steve is a young father with a 5-year-old daughter who relies on his wheelchair to stay active in her life and attend school and community events with her. When he couldn’t afford critical repairs, SOS stepped in to help ensure he had a safe, working chair.

“You are helping me be an active dad in my daughter’s life. Thank you.”

Your gift today can make a meaningful impact:
• $25 provides an armrest replacement
• $50 provides a wheelchair cleaning
• $300 provides a power wheelchair battery replacement
• $500 provides a new wheelchair

Please support the SOS Local Health Program today and help us continue serving Kentucky’s disability community — from children to senior citizens.

Donate here: https://www.kygives.org/organizations/sos

05/09/2026

This Mother’s Day, honor the women who care for us by helping provide care for women in need around the world. 💙

Through SOS, women are gaining access to safer childbirth, critical medical services, breast care, infant formula, after-hours clinics, and life-changing healthcare support.

From opening maternity services in rural Ghana to helping women here in Kentucky access the care and medical supplies they need, your support helps improve and save lives every day.

These women are someone’s family. Together, we can help ensure they receive the quality healthcare they deserve.

Join us this Mother’s Day in supporting women’s health—here at home and around the world --> https://soshealthandhope.org/donate/

05/08/2026

Through our partnership with UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana - RMHCK, SOS was connected with 11-year-old Landon and his mom, Jenelle, who had been in Louisville for months of rehab care.

As they prepared to return home to Washington, Landon needed specialized equipment to help him continue practicing walking — a key part of his therapy.

His care team knew to call SOS, and we were honored to help ensure Landon can continue his rehabilitation journey at home.

Wishing Landon continued strength and progress every step of the way ❤️

05/06/2026

We were proud to welcome this group of Trinity High School alumni who spent their Saturday sorting and packing personal hygiene items for individuals in need.

These supplies will reach community partners in Louisville and Nashville—making a real impact where it’s needed most.

Thank you for stepping up to serve. 💚

05/04/2026

Behind every piece of equipment is a person who needs it.

Recently, we partnered with a VA case manager to help a U.S. Army veteran receive a much-needed rollator—restoring mobility and independence in his daily life.

We were honored to receive this letter of gratitude. It’s a powerful reminder that the work our volunteers and supporters make possible reaches far beyond our walls.

Thank you for helping us serve those who have served.🇺🇸

04/30/2026

In parts of Uganda, more people die from lack of surgical care than from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.

That’s the gap SOS is working to close.

A container shipped in October 2025 has now arrived—delivering 15,000 lbs of medical supplies and equipment valued at $432,215 to help equip an operating room at Kireka Adventist Hospital.

From anesthesia machines to infant incubators, these resources are turning an empty facility into a place where lifesaving care can happen.💛