Inspired by his brother Mark, David Richard started Wheels for Humanity in his garage in 1995 to help people with disabilities increase their mobility and self-sufficiency. After collecting and repairing 130 wheelchairs with the assistance of Boy Scouts and church youth group volunteers, he delivered them to people in need in Guatemala towards the end of that year.
Not long after, Wheels for Humanity was registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and has since moved from David's garage to an expansive warehouse in North Hollywood, California. Today, staff and volunteers collect donated wheelchairs and restore them to fit the needs of each recipient.
Five years ago, Wheels for Humanity became a member of the United Cerebral Palsy network of organizations and officially changed its name to UCP Wheels for Humanity. Since its incorporation in 1996, UCP Wheels for Humanity has helped improve the lives of over 50,000 individuals in more than 68 developing countries.
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