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Along the Way We Have Met Many Endearing People

Friday, May 04, 2012 - 8:25 AM

“I’ve been doing Groceries to Go for almost 10 years. ... Along the way we have met many endearing people.  One very memorable client was a centenarian who gave my daughter GREEN EGGS AND HAM for Christmas and another wonderful lady who cheered her on as she helped carry soda bottles into the apartment.   There was one client who we became particularly close with ...  “- guest post by Kambra Allen Groceries to Go Volunteer

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I Just Knew I Was Supposed to Do This

Monday, April 30, 2012 - 8:24 AM

When Robin and I first met, we hit it off immediately. She has a great sense of humor, even though her circumstances are rather grim. I have delivered Meals on Wheels for almost 15 years, so when they really needed Groceries to Go volunteers, they contacted all of us asking if we could help or knew someone who could help. My son was 12 or 13 at the time, so didn’t need constant supervision, and I just knew I was supposed to do this. guest post by Groceries to Go volunteer Susan Daugherty

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The Contact They Need

Monday, March 05, 2012 - 11:02 AM

“It’s the contact they need ... ” Testimonial by Nick Bradley Meals on Wheels and More Volunteer 

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Mike’s Place Video: We Can Still Choose to Enjoy Every Day that We Have

Monday, August 22, 2011 - 6:00 AM

Mike’s Place volunteer John Long talks about what he gets out of his involvement at Mike’s Place in this video.

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Mike’s Place Video: Happiness in the Present Moment

Friday, August 12, 2011 - 6:00 AM

Judith Lindfors, a longtime volunteer at Mike’s Place, our activity center for individuals with Alzheimer’s that provides respite for their caregivers, talks about the importance of finding happiness in the present moment.

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Employees from Livestrong and Frontsteps give back through MOWAM!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 6:51 AM

Cathy Hightower and Tom Whiteside may spend their days working for two of Austin’s finest nonprofits, but their service to the community doesn’t stop there. Hightower, from Frontsteps, and Whiteside, from Livestrong, both volunteer to deliver meals for Meals on Wheels and More. In this video, they talk about why they do it and why they think others should, too!

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Keeping Meals Safe in the Heat

Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 12:02 PM

As part of our mission at Meals on Wheels and More, we strive to make certain that the meal we provide to our clients is nutritious and healthy. One important way to do this is by ensuring that the meal is at the proper temperature when it is delivered…

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Volunteer Denis Delivers Meals in Style

Monday, June 13, 2011 - 9:47 AM

Talk about delivering in style, our volunteer Denis Breining recently showed up at our Central Kitchen headquarters to pick up meals in this 1931 Model A Ford Tudor…

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Caroline Jann: An interview with Mike’s Place Volunteer Judith Lindfors

Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 11:28 AM

Dan Pruett, the CEO of MOWAM, enters the brightly decorated Mike’s Place room, scans the friendly faces and spots the person he came to see. Pulling Judith Lindfors aside from the group, he cuts straight to the good news: “You’ve won an award, Judith,” he said smiling…

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Dawn Skinner: Making an Impact across Austin

Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 9:22 AM

Our volunteer Dawn makes a difference by giving back through Meals on Wheels and More, Habitat for Humanity, Impact Austin, and Ride Like a Girl. Read how she’s developing her compassion for others by connecting with people on a personal level.

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