YMOW is teaming up with the talented folks at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor for a virtual cooking class that is sure to stimulate the mind, imagination and taste buds. The class is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, with food pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. Your ticket price will include all ingredients
Volunteer shares call to nursing with Meals on Wheels
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
YMOW preparing volunteer of quarter for a lifetime of service
As a sociology student at University of Michigan, Kailey Whitted is preparing for a lifetime of service to others. And as a volunteer for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, she’s getting firsthand exposure to the needs of the community and the ways she and others can help. As part of a University of
Volunteer of Quarter feels blessed to serve
Since first signing on as a YMOW volunteer in 1995, Bob Nowlan has delivered thousands of meals, met hundreds of people, made dozens of friends and taken countless bags of garbage to the curb. “I don’t know how much garbage I’ve taken out over the years,” said Bob, but he does know that each of
For Volunteer of the Quarter, visits are more important than ever
Vera Felk-Spraetz looked forward to her weekly visits with the folks on her mini route just as much as the clients looked forward to her knock on their door each Wednesday. Then, everything changed. The new distancing rules and the need for a mask wasn’t the hard part, Vera said. The hard part
YMOW welcomes new volunteer coordinator
Join us in welcoming Jessica Cichowlas as YMOW's new volunteer coordinator! Prior to joining the YMOW team, Jessica was a volunteer herself throughout high school and college. She most recently served as assistant volunteer and outreach coordinator for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation’s GIVE365
Volunteer of the Quarter stepped in when he was needed most
When the world around him began to shut down in March 2020, Ronald Youngblood wanted a way to help his community cope with a strange new reality. A friend suggested he help deliver meals for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, and Ronald jumped right on board. Ronald’s volunteer training was a little
Safety measures added for all YMOW volunteers
COVID-19 protocols, updated 1-10-2022: All personnel working in-person must be vaccinated. Volunteers and staff are required to wear a KN95 or N95 mask while working in our office space or during ride-along shifts. Masks will be provided for those who need them. Volunteers and staff must wear a