Loan Closet

Iona’s Loan Closet provides donated, lightly-used transport devices and other supplies to anyone in need for as long as it is needed — for free.

Items in our Loan Closet include:

• Wheelchairs (non-electric)
• Transport chairs (lightweight wheelchairs that need to be pushed)
• Rollator walkers (with and without seats)
• Tub seats and transfer benches
• Commodes
• Hand-held grabbers
• Canes

If you are in need of an item, please contact our front desk at (202) 895-9448. Please note that you must provide pick-up for any item in our Loan Closet. We also ask that you sign our Medical Equipment Loan Agreement Form (download here).

Do you have items to donate? Click here to read what we accept. Thank you!

Employee Eldercare Partnerships

Iona can complement your organization’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with employee support for maintaining work/life balance while caring for older relatives. Services include:

• Customized, in-depth information on local and long-distance resources and referrals for employees and family members.
• Supportive counseling about the practical and emotional aspects of caregiving.
• Workplace educational programs on caregiving topics such as legal and financial planning, memory loss, and family communication.

For more information, contact Deb Rubenstein at (202) 895-0249, or by email.

Faith Community Partnerships

Iona partners with faith communities to support members who are experiencing challenges related to aging or family caregiving. Services include educational programs, coaching and referrals to services, and supportive counseling. Iona’s expert staff can also provide training and consultation for clergy, staff, and volunteers. For more information, contact Deb Rubenstein at (202) 895-0249, or by email.

Village Partnerships

At Iona, we know Villages provide key volunteer and social supports to their members. We also know that sometimes additional help is needed for successful aging in place. That’s why Iona partners with Villages to provide educational programs and individual support for members. Iona’s expert staff can also provide training and consultation for Village staff and volunteers. For more information, contact Lisa Rindner at (202) 895-9440, or by email.

Legal Counsel for the Elderly Self-Help Office

Every Friday, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) provides paralegal services at Iona for free to District residents aged 60+. The LCE representative can provide legal advice and answer questions, help you complete a small claims complaint, check for benefits, help you ask for DC services, or refer you to area lawyers. We currently accept scheduled appointments only.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the Self-Help Office directly at
202-434-2094.