Together, We Build Freedom
5,460
Ramps Built
291,870
Volunteer Hours
$9.06 Million
Volunteer Labor Value
*Estimated mean based on aggregate data
Building Community Transforming Lives Accessing the World
SAWs® is a nonprofit, volunteer organization founded in 2003. Originally started in Indianapolis, our organization serves clients across Indiana, as well as Arizona and Virginia. We specialize in building wooden wheelchair ramps for low-income, permanently disabled individuals. With the support of our donors and volunteers, lives are changed one ramp at a time and in less than six hours we transform a client’s life forever.
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Support SAWs®
Because SAWs® does not charge low-income, permanently disabled persons for their ramps, we depend on the generosity of individuals, churches, corporations and nonprofit organizations to support our efforts.
Your donation will allow us to continue our mission of providing life-changing results for our clients and our volunteers.
Whether you like to build ramps, make phone calls to prospective recipients or prepare and serve refreshments for our build teams.
A SAWs® Affiliate is a group of volunteers who come together to build wheelchair ramps for those most in need in their area.
Refer a Client to SAWs
Help people in your community gain safe, independent access to their homes. Healthcare providers, case managers, social workers, and community organizations can quickly connect eligible clients with a wheelchair ramp.
Apply for Wheelchair Ramp
SAWs provides professionally built wheelchair ramps for eligible Indiana residents with long-term mobility needs. Learn about our program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
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Join us live for Behind the Ramp, a special look at what happens before, during and after a SAWs ramp build.You see the finished ramps. Now come behind the scenes to see what it takes to make them happen.SAWs Executive Director Tim Thurston will share what’s happening across the organization, what we’re learning as we grow, and what’s ahead. We’ll also share stories from the people at the heart of our mission and give you a sneak peek at new SAWs videos currently in production.Tuesday, September 29 at 2:00 PM ETLive on YouTubeBehind the Ramp is designed to give SAWs donors, supporters and community partners an inside look at the impact they help make possible.Servants at Work builds freedom and independence through accessibility ramps.
🛜 We’re going live TODAY at 2 PM!Come Behind the Ramp for a look at what happens beyond build day at SAWs.YouTube: @sawsramps ☞ www.youtube.com/live/ogY4O4jZkjg?si=PITG-3I297MabPFT
The #Colby team showed up ready to build on Friday and had a brand-new accessibility ramp finished by 12:30!This crew worked together and finished ahead of schedule. Our Project Manager Scott said it best: “Highest compliments to the Colby team!”Thank you, Colby, for giving your time and teamwork to create safe access and greater independence for our neighbor. Well done, Team Colby!
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Welcome SAWs New Board Member: Joel Ott
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