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Client stories – the people and faces of YMOW

March 20, 2023

George George was never much of a cook. After losing his wife, his ability to drive and much of his eyesight, canned beans and cold cereal became staples in his diet.  "I'd sometimes eat them three times a day," the 74-year-old Vietnam Veteran and EMU graduate said.  "Someone at church told me about

Don’t miss Meals on Heels – Vegas!

March 1, 2023

GET YOUR VEGAS ON AT MEALS ON HEELS MAY 5 BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR Join Ypsilanti Meals onWheels for an upscale night of Vegas-style gaming.Play poker or blackjack, or try your luck at the roulette wheel or the craps table,  all while enjoying craft cocktails and delectable hors d'oeuvres. There

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day!

January 19, 2023

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 get in on the

Volunteer continues lifetime of giving at YMOW

January 3, 2023

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 of the quarter believes in helping community

October 20, 2022

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

Mary Fayad honored with Step Up to the Plate Award

October 20, 2022

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

Board member is YMOW’s volunteer of the quarter

August 15, 2022

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, YMOW's volunteer

Summer events top intern’s to-do list

June 2, 2022

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

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