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