Two years ago, Reagan Jo Garry, a 6-year-old from Severn, Maryland, proposed an idea to her parents after she overheard them talking about her younger cousin Max who lived in Ohio and had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. “She overheard us talking about it and decided she wanted to help her … [Read more...] about Coco For A Cause: Reagan Jo’s Passion for Giving
Nancy B. Allchin: Professional Volunteer
My mother has been loving her neighbors as herself for as long as I can remember. We used to take a home-baked coffeecake to greet every new neighbor on the block. She paid a visit to every friend who was hospitalized or bereaved. She dedicated herself to the queen of all volunteer jobs: motherhood, … [Read more...] about Nancy B. Allchin: Professional Volunteer
It Has Been Said That to Improve Is to Change
It has been said that to improve is to change. At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland we are continuously looking at ways to improve which is why you will soon see changes to our home delivered menu. While we will continue to deliver the same nutritious meals to our clients daily, we … [Read more...] about It Has Been Said That to Improve Is to Change
FASST Milestones
The Food Access and Support Services Team (FASST), a coalition of food services providers, and including Moveable Feast, Benefits Data Trust, and the Maryland Food Bank, and led by Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland has achieved a significant milestone. With grant-based support from the University … [Read more...] about FASST Milestones
Buz Baetz, The 2023 Ernestine McCollum Volunteer of the Year Award
Congratulations to Buz Baetz, the 2023 recipient of the Ernestine McCollum Volunteer of the Year Award. Volunteers considered for this award exemplify dedication to the program by contributing extraordinary amounts of time and energy to our organization. Buz currently delivers meals at the Sherwood … [Read more...] about Buz Baetz, The 2023 Ernestine McCollum Volunteer of the Year Award
Army Veteran Darryl and His Wife Jackie on Safe Living
“Helping Homebound Heroes” is an initiative of The Home Depot Foundation and Meals on Wheels America. Started in 2015, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) has been expanding its home modification and repair program to ensure its veteran clients are living in safe and healthy homes. Recently, … [Read more...] about Army Veteran Darryl and His Wife Jackie on Safe Living
Meals on Wheels submits SNAP Benefit Testimony
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. (MOWCM) has been a partner with the Maryland Department of Human Resources for more than a decade, helping vulnerable, difficult to reach older adults access benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. Over the years, we have watched as … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels submits SNAP Benefit Testimony
The Power of WE
Over the years, nonprofit organizations have been urged to collaborate with other nonprofits, the public, and the private sector to better serve clients, be more efficient, and tackle complex societal needs. The Stanford Social Innovation Review calls this Collective Impact, a practice of … [Read more...] about The Power of WE