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When Debby Bolton signed on as a volunteer at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, she never intended to do anything besides help to prepare meals for delivery. But just a couple of weeks later, she agreed to ride along with Client Care Associate Eric.  “I wanted to see where the food was going. After just one ...

George George was never much of a cook. After losing his wife, his ability to drive and much of his eyesight, canned beans and cold cereal became staples in his diet.  “I’d sometimes eat them three times a day,” the 74-year-old Vietnam Veteran and EMU graduate said.  “Someone at church told me about Meals on ...

GET YOUR VEGAS ON AT MEALS ON HEELS MAY 5 BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR Join Ypsilanti Meals onWheels for an upscale night of Vegas-style gaming.Play poker or blackjack, or try your luck at the roulette wheel or the craps table,  all while enjoying craft cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. There will be art and music, ...

SPONSOR OUR EVENT REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE LEARN MORE Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) is serving up its annual Pi(e) and a Pint event with a side of adventure this year. Join the YMOW team at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti on Pi Day, March 14, where you can enjoy a slice of pie (or another ...

GALENTINES DAY AT TIPSY YPSI We’re inviting everyone to pitch in and make this Valentine’s Day extra special for all of our homebound neighbors. Handmade cards will be collected and distributed to YMOW clients on Monday, Feb. 13. Take a moment to explore all of the ways you can get in on the crafty fun! ...

Mary Ducker began caring for others long before she embarked on a career in nursing. As an eighth-grader, she volunteered at a local nursing home, and in high school, she tutored younger students who needed a little help. Now, as a retired nurse, she gives her time to her homebound neighbors as a volunteer for ...

It isn’t enough for Linda Mealing to live in her community. As a resident of Ypsilanti, she works to make it a better place for everyone nearly every day.  Linda is a member of First Baptist Church, the former president of the New West Willow Neighborhood Association, and has been a volunteer with Habitat for ...

Longtime YMOW volunteer Mary Fayad was honored at our Meals on Heels event Saturday, Sept. 24, with the Step Up to the Plate award. Created in honor and memory of former YMOW Board President and supporter Cathy Day, the award is given annually to someone who exemplifies Cathy’s commitment to YMOW and can-do attitude.  Like ...

Brent Kolb has never been one to sit idly by while there’s work to be done. And in his first year as a member of the YMOW board of directors, he’s found plenty of opportunities to pitch in. “I can’t stand by and watch people do stuff without at least offering to help,” said Brent, ...