Our Work

In 1996, “Project HERO” began with founding members Deanna Micheli and Lorrie Beauchamp Berg, both Registered Nurses and a group of members of the American Association of Operating Room nurses (local chapter) who saw how much usable materials were accumulating from the hospital. They believed in recycling through redistribution; by giving donated medical materials to help others. It started as an organization to help medical missions around the world.

Today, HERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization, as it is known, has become an important resource particularly for seniors, disabled children and adults, individuals who are financially struggling, and people who are looking for a good deal for medical supplies. HERO also has been effective in serving the community by protecting the environment through significant reduction of the amount of perfectly usable medical supplies and DME from disposal into our local landfills.

Initially HERO’s focus was to collect and redistribute supplies for local medical mission teams serving third world countries.

In 1998, HERO became incorporated and filed for nonprofit status. A non-profit board was established a year later.

In 2000, HERO became a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. The HERO team soon recognized the need for more regional aid and decided to add a local focus to its mission.

HERO now supplys medically fragile and financially disadvantaged individuals with donated durable medical equipment (DME) and medical supplies. It has become the primary focus of HERO.

Through the efforts of a dedicated HERO board, staff, and an army of volunteers, HERO has grown exponentially since it’s humble beginnings of operation out of a garage.

The message of collecting, recycling, and distributing durable medical supplies resonated with the community, allowing HERO to grow and expand its services and operation.

HERO proudly operates a retail space of 1200 square feet located at 5012 53rd St S, Ste C in south Fargo. Our warehouse storage includes 1500 square feet with future plans to expand and improve.

The generosity of local foundations and community leaders, helped HERO to expand its warehouse space and open its first storefront in 2000.

HERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization, as it is known today, has become an important resource particularly for seniors, disabled children and adults, individuals who are financially struggling, and people who are looking for a good deal for medical supplies. Anyone can come to HERO and receive equipment and supplies at low to no cost.

Donated supplies and equipment are collected from local healthcare facilities, agencies, and individuals. HERO also has been effective in serving the community by protecting the environment through significant reduction of the amount of perfectly usable medical supplies and DME from disposal into our local landfills and incinerators.