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VALENTINES FOR SENIORS AT 734 BREWING 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

PURCHASE TICKETS SPONSOR OUR EVENT Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels invites you to experience the Fabulously Funky ’70s at Meals on Heels: ’70s Edition: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24., via Zoom.  Join us for: Craft beers by 734 Brewing Co., Ypsilanti Delicious hors d’oeuvres by Simply Scrumptious Live music by Funkwagon Cocktail demonstration by The Bar ...

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, ...

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 seniors who spend most of their day ...

SHOP OUR SILENT AUCTION OF PET-RELATED ITEMS Pets for P.A.L.S. Thursday, Aug. 4, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your furry friends to our pet-friendly event, Pets for P.A.L.S. (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors). Held in partnership with the Humane Society of Huron Valley, all proceeds from this event will be used to provide food, supplies, grooming ...