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
Board member is YMOW’s volunteer of the quarter
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, YMOW's volunteer
ElliQ opens new world for Ypsilanti seniors
LEARN MORE ABOUT ELLIQ LISTEN TO OUR RADIO SEGMENT Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) has a new partner in our mission to support our homebound neighbors, and her name is ElliQ. ElliQ is a proactive companion robot that helps older adults remain active, engaged, and independent. Designed for
Summer events top intern’s to-do list
School is out for the summer, but University of Michigan junior Ranjana Angamuthu isn’t taking a break from learning. As part of the university’s Student Development Summer Internship Program, Ranjana is learning what goes on behind the scenes of a successful nonprofit like YMOW. A business major
News outlet features Care on Wheels program
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Spread some love this Valentine’s Day
YMOW clients love receiving handmade cards on Valentine's Day. And while YMOW's annual card-making event is still on hold due to COVID-19, we've come up with a few ways for you to help fill the holiday with love again this year. Gather your friends, your kids, and all things crafty to create
Social Work intern is YMOW’s honored volunteer
When it came time for University of Michigan social work student Kelly Bertoni to partner with an organization for her field placement, there was only one place she wanted to be. “Meals on Wheels was the only organization I interviewed with,” said Bertoni, who became a valuable part of the team
Coming soon! Cooking night with Miss Kim
YMOW is teaming up with the talented folks at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor for a virtual cooking class that is sure to stimulate the mind, imagination and taste buds. The class is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, with food pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. Your ticket price will include all ingredients