Gary Gross has big plans for his recent retirement. Along with remodeling his house, traveling to Europe and spending time with his wife and two teen-aged children, the 62-year-old is enjoying his time spent delivering meals for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. “I always planned this as part of my
Volunteer Month Spotlight
Meet Rolanda Logan, YMOW volunteer coordinator Rolanda Logan stepped into the role of YMOW Volunteer Coordinator in January 2019. Since then, she's seen the number of people willing to offer their time to YMOW grow. And she has big plans to involve even more people in the YMOW mission to provide
Couple Honored as YMOW Volunteers of the Quarter
As part of our celebration of National Volunteer Month, YMOW is excited to announce the launch of a new volunteer recognition program. Each quarter, YMOW staff will choose a valuable volunteer to honor as our Volunteer of the Quarter. Our first honorees are Mike and Gerri Quashnie of Ypsilanti
Meals on Heels to feature live floral demonstration
Watch as YMOW intern Hyojin Bae turns a handful of twigs and flowers into a beautiful, artistic arrangement. Learn the basics of ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floral arranging, at Meals on Heels May 16! Get your tickets at www.ymow.org. https://youtu.be/756qLbeKKzw
10 Ways to Battle the Winter Blues
For many Michiganders, Seasonal Affective Disorder is Nothing to Laugh About Aptly nicknamed SAD, seasonal affective disorder is more than a case of the winter blues. It is an actual form of depression caused by a lack of sunlight. That lack of sunlight affects the body’s ability to produce the
Dedicated Volunteer is a Constant Throughout YMOW’s 45 Years of Service
A lot has changed since Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels made its first delivery. But one constant throughout the organization’s 45-year history is Virginia – a dedicated volunteer who has spent a lifetime seeing that other people have the food they need. From her own children to hungry strangers,
YMOW is Finalist in Vital Seniors Competition
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, is a finalist in the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Vital Seniors competition. Sponsored by the Glacier Hills Legacy Fund at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, this $2.5 million initiative seeks
Art Opens Doors for YMOW Meal Recipient
James is surrounded by pieces of a wide and open world – self-created portraits of zebras and lions, a bust of Cleopatra and artfully crafted porcelain eggs from Europe fill the walls, shelves and tables of his living space. Despite being largely homebound, James finds ways to stay connected with