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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 ...

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 who is working toward a minor in entrepreneurship ...

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PURCHASE TICKETS Enjoy 5 wines, provide 5 meals at our virtual wine tasting event. Winemaker extraordinaire Adam McBride of Hickory Creek Winery in Buchanan, Mich., will guide participants as we sample 5 varieties, all produced at the Hickory Creek Winery. When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 Tickets: purchase tickets by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14 ...