MedShare has been improving the quality of life of people and our planet since 1998. Take a look at our journey over the past 20 years…
MedShare prepares to deliver the first 40-foot container shipment of medical supplies and equipment to Costa Rica.
MedShare receives the first foundation gift of $250,000 from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, serving as a “seal of approval” for the nonprofit.
MedShare sees a 50% increase in medical supply shipments from 2001, increasing from 15 to 30 40-foot containers delivered.
MedShare pilots a project to provide enhanced biomedical training to recipient hospitals where staff engineers travel in-country to train end-users on how to operate and repair donated equipment.
MedShare averages 320 volunteers monthly and surpasses a milestone by delivering $35 million of supplies and equipment worldwide.
MedShare celebrates the grand opening of a second distribution center in San Leandro, California.
MedShare is recognized by Charity Navigator with a 4th place ranking on their Top 10 List of Slam Dunk Charities.
MedShare delivers its 500th 40-foot container of medical supplies and equipment to benefit Santa Rosa Maternity Hospital in Ecuador. This shipment was sponsored by the organization’s newly-formed Southeast Regional Council.
The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation presents MedShare with a $400,000 grant, the largest program grant received by MedShare.
The state of California recognizes MedShare as a recipient of the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Charity Navigator names MedShare a Top Charity Providing Humanitarian Relief Supplies; the nonprofit is ranked #2 on their Top 10 List of Highly-Rated Charities Relying on Private Contributions; and ranked #2 on their Top 10 List of Slam Dunk Charities.
MedShare claims a $500,000 capital campaign challenge to complete the endowment of the organization’s national headquarters and Southeastern distribution center.
For the first time, MedShare delivers over 100 40-foot containers of vital medical supplies and equipment within a calendar year.
After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, MedShare responds by delivering 28 containers of critical medical supplies and equipment, outfits over 80 medical mission teams and provides biomedical equipment training and repair.
In an effort to make warehouses more environmentally friendly, MedShare installs motion-activated lights to conserve energy.
Formed the New York Regional Council and explored expansion opportunities in the New York tri-state region.
A new chief operating officer, Charles Redding, is named.
MedShare begins expansion efforts in the New York metropolitan area.
MedShare staff, trustees and council members travel to Haiti to visit hospital partners and clinics.
MedShare hosted the annual “Share the Good Gala” in New York City, to support the Northeast Region Volunteer and Collection Center.
On May 14, 2014 MedShare celebrated shipping its 1,000th ocean container! The shipment was sent to Donka Hospital in Guinea.
MedShare names a new CEO and President, Charles Redding, formerly MedShare’s Chief Operating Officer.
MedShare’s global impact wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our donors, volunteers, and healthcare partners. Join us as we improve the quality of life of people and our planet — get involved today!