The board meets twelve times a year, approves an annual budget, reviews recommendations to modify services to Meals on Wheels and the Senior Life Center, recruits new volunteers, and hosts events such as the Annual Volunteer Luncheon, March for Meals and Quality of Life Ceremony. Learn More Contact Us. It only takes an hour to bring a meal and a smile to an older adult in our community. Our county is growing fast and the demand for Meals on Wheels is increasing.
Dorothy J. Advocate โ Donate โ Volunteer. Older adults who have the right supportive services live longer happier lives right in their own homes. The right supportive services in our community can prevent premature nursing home placement. Community Heroes. Meals on Wheels Volunteer Heroes Needed! Learn More. Words to Live By "The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Heisht "lf you want to llft yourself up, lift up someone else. Washington "You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give" - Winston Churchill. What Our Clients Are Saying. It is very heartwarming to interact and see the joy and fun they have with the exceptional leaders who work to help and support the seniors in multiple areas. They have so many events, outings, and health related activities.
After following the emergency response protocol the client was found on the floor. She had fallen over the weekend and remained there until the MOW volunteer discovered them. The client was taken to hospital. Meals on Wheels delivers a physical need and an emotional and spiritual connection. Once you get to know your clients they become family. Each one is appreciative for different reasons.
Those that I deliver to make more of an impact on my life than I ever expected. We need to make sure the Meals on Wheels program stays a priority in our community and all across America. After contacting emergency personnel the client was found on the floor covered with blood resulting from an earlier fall caused by a stroke. Client was transported to the hospital. Apparently, the client had fallen at some point the day before. Volunteer called and EMT took client to hospital.
