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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, ...

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 ...

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Glenda Lewis of WXYZ featured our pet support program on Friday, July 16, 2021. Check it out here!  ...

Freelance writer and friend of YMOW, Sarah Rigg, shares news about our We Love Pets grant from Meals on Wheels America and how we’re using it to enhance the lives of our clients and their pets. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE SEE OUR PRESS RELEASE ...

YMOW volunteer Jackie Reid was approaching senior citizen status herself when she finally realized her dream of earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing. For her final thesis paper, Jackie chose to write about the unmet needs of the senior population – something that has long been a focus for her as a health professional. Today, ...