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    • Finding A Slice of Heaven

      Nov 9, 2023, 16:01 PM by Dani Tinker
      In 1975, Michael joined the army as an audacious 18-year-old. He’s completed two tours of infantry duty, received a gold star as a standout army recruiter, braved the winters of Southwestern Germany and endured 10 days atop an Alaskan glacier. This is his story.
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    • Ella Stewart and the Elegy of Her Kinfolk

      Oct 17, 2023, 13:57 PM by Dani Tinker
      On the surface, there’s nothing extraordinary about knocking on a door until you meet a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Then, you see a knock for what it is: a conduit to building a deep connection with a stranger that endures far beyond a nutritious meal.
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    • Power of a Knock: Stories of Incredible Impact

      Aug 31, 2023, 16:32 PM by Dani Tinker
      On the surface, there’s nothing extraordinary about knocking on a door until you meet a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Then, you see a knock for what it is: a conduit to building a deep connection with a stranger that endures far beyond a nutritious meal.
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    • The [Sign] Language of Kindness

      Aug 15, 2023, 15:05 PM by Dani Tinker
      Debbie is an inspiring Meals on Wheels volunteer with a very special story. When Dennis, a client who is deaf, lost the ability to read lips during the pandemic, Debbie leaped in to teach herself adult sign language.
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    • Puppy Love: The Power of Pet Companionship

      Jul 7, 2023, 14:10 PM by Dani Tinker
      Two seniors native to Knoxville, Tennessee — Judy and Brenda — couldn’t imagine life without their respective pets, Hazel and Brownie, who provide companionship and, of course, give lots of love.
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    • Below the Georgia Pines: The Story of Frank + Blade

      Jun 1, 2023, 16:19 PM by Dani Tinker
      Frank has been granted the gift of sharing the last 12 or so years with his favorite furry companion, Blade - who keeps Frank healthier, happier and more independent just by staying by his side.
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    • All The Good We Can Do: The Story of a Father-Daughter Volunteer Team

      May 10, 2023, 11:47 AM by Dani Tinker
      Volunteering for Meals on Wheels has brought a father and his daughter closer than ever as they work together to make a difference in their community.
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    • Still Dancing at 89 Years Young!

      Nov 22, 2022, 15:25 PM by Dani Tinker
      Local programs are struggling to keep up with rising costs and increased demand, and an innovative partnership between Meals on Wheels America and Food Lion Feeds aims to ease that burden.
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    • Neighborhood Icon Remains a Pillar in Her Community

      Jul 8, 2022, 12:48 PM by Dani Tinker
      Every knock from Meals on Wheels delivers the food, compassion and care that our aging neighbors need - like Charlene.
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    • Martha Kratz: Opening the Door to Safety

      Nov 23, 2021, 18:05 PM by Dani Tinker
      Even with limited mobility, seniors like Martha can lead full, independent lives. Meals on Wheels is there to deliver more than a meal by helping to keep Martha, and millions of seniors just like her, safe in their own homes.
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    • Because Pets Are Family, Too

      Jun 2, 2021, 16:29 PM by Kate Klassa
      Pets can bring an endless supply of unconditional, spirit-lifting love, even on the most difficult of days. Dawn’s cats have provided love, loyalty, friendship and adorable furry faces through 16 years of ups and downs. They truly are her family.
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    • Serving Up Life-Saving Connection During a Global Pandemic

      May 27, 2021, 14:10 PM by Kate Klassa
      Covid-19 hit in March 2020, plunging the nation into lockdown and resulting in millions of seniors finding themselves in need of support. For some, like Robert Montanez, the move to Meals on Wheels improved their lives in many healthy and heart-warming ways.
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    • Carl Wachter Delivered. Now It’s Our Turn.

      Apr 21, 2021, 16:52 PM by Kate Klassa
      Carl Wachter stood by his parents when they needed him most. Now, it’s our turn to step up and offer Carl—and ten million seniors like him—the support and respect they’ve undoubtedly earned.
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    • Unexpected Volunteers Deliver More Than a Nutritious Meal

      Mar 15, 2021, 16:38 PM by Kate Klassa
      Macy’s helped raise $1.9 million for Meals on Wheels last year. You can make a difference this March when you donate online or in-person at a Macy's store to support our COVID-19 Response Fund. Help Us Bag Hunger.
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    • The Life-Changing and Cost Saving Benefits of Falls Prevention

      Feb 3, 2021, 13:50 PM by Kate Klassa
      Some of the most significant challenges to our coveted independence are those inevitably brought on by the natural process of aging. It’s these largely out-of-our-control hurdles that Meals on Wheels is dedicated to helping millions of our homebound senior neighbors navigate.
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    • Courage and Compassion Continue To Fuel Dr. Brown's Remarkable Life

      Dec 10, 2020, 13:48 PM by Dani Tinker
      Growing up as a young Black girl in North Carolina, coming of age in the Jim Crow south, Dr. Brown's options were limited, but her tenacity wasn’t. She studied. She worked hard. She went to college. And, she created a distinguished career in education. Now, she shares her story and words of wisdom for the next generation.
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    • Try Not To Love Snowball the Cat and Her Human, Joan

      Dec 1, 2020, 15:25 PM by Dani Tinker
      Joan and Snowball have built a safe and loving world around each other, living more than 10 years in the same home together.
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    • "Calling Angels" Provide Friendship to Lonely Seniors

      Nov 30, 2020, 15:39 PM by Dani Tinker
      Hilton employees volunteer their time to place weekly phone calls to hundreds of Meals on Wheels clients sheltering at home and alone. One of those seniors dubbed the calling volunteers their “Calling Angels” because of the critical service and friendship they provide.
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    • Your Guide to Holiday Gifts that Give Back

      Nov 18, 2020, 10:14 AM by Kate Klassa
      This guide will help you find a meaningful gift for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and loved ones that will support a worthy cause: Meals on Wheels.
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    • Alaman Haile: Aspiring Baseball Player, Graphic Artist, Business Owner and Civil Rights Advocate

      Sep 17, 2020, 08:52 AM by Kate Klassa
      Mr. Alaman Haile has gained the wisdom that comes from experiencing firsthand the civil rights movement in America. Though he can no longer physically join the movement, he is proud of the young activists who continue the battle for racial equality.
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