Project SAVE brings hope and help to those in need, both locally and around the world.  

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Project S.A.V.E. (Salvage All Valuable Equipment) collects, then re-distributes, quality recycled medical and dental equipment and supplies both locally and around the world, in an effort to help people receive needed care who otherwise might not. The organization was founded in 1996 by Dr. Phyllis Cullen, and has been directed since 2004 by Chico, CA, resident Janice Walker. The staff are all volunteers. Shipping costs are paid with tax-deductible donations.
Since its inception in 1996, Project SAVE has collected, stored, inventoried, loaded and shipped more than 120 20-ft containers of
recycled medical, dental and other supplies to countries and people in need around the world, as well as to many local individuals, families and organizations.

We are staffed 100% by unpaid volunteers, who have donated 1,000's of hours of time and effort on Project SAVE's behalf over the years. Many of our stories can be found on this website, although it would be impossible to document every challenge, every triumph, and, of course, inevitable set backs. Please visit often to read our stories. And, of course, donations of time, labor and funds are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

Race raises money for Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic

May 3, 2014, Chico, CA - Hundreds of runners descended on Lower Bidwell Park Sunday morning for a race to raise money to build a medical clinic in rural Africa, fulfilling a dream of a young Chico State nursing student whose life was cut short last year.

Kristina Chesterman died when she was struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding her bike home after studying last SeptemberBefore Kristina's tragic end she laid out a list of goals she wished to accomplish, one of which was to use her nursing degree to deliver medical aid to rural Africa. Read the full story of the Chico fundraising event here.

Read about Project SAVE's involvement in the Kristina Chesterman story here.