Who We Are
SAWs Virginia is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that builds custom designed, wooden wheelchair ramps for impoverished persons with long-term, ambulatory disabilities. Our goal is to restore the freedom, independence and dignity allowing them to access medical services more easily, improve the safety of their home, reconnect with their community and age-in-place.
The Need
An aging population is showing a greater increase in disabilities than previous generations. In our service area alone, there are over 10,000 ambulatory disabled persons who potentially qualify for a SAWs Virginia ramp.
Why It Matters
At the end of each SAWs Virginia ramp is a new story of restoration, freedom and transformation. The best evidence of that is in the words of those we have served.
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"Being outside is like the best medicine for me. I'm so grateful for everything SAWs has done for us. I used to volunteer at VCU Hospital. Now that I have a ramp, I'll be able to do all the things I did before and more. I'm just grateful for the opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our hearts." - Nicky M.