Now in its second year, the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) provides high school students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about nonprofits, and perform meaningful volunteer service. Each day, participants spend their mornings in learning sessions taught by MOWCM staff members … [Read more...] about The Teen Ambassador Program
Building Intergenerational Bonds through Volunteering: A Kibble Connection
A Kibble Connection The Kibble Connection program began in 2007 when a MOWCM delivery volunteer, who was also a board member at the MD SPCA, realized that many of the clients she interacted with were feeding their MOWCM meals to their pets. This was due to both an inability to physically purchase … [Read more...] about Building Intergenerational Bonds through Volunteering: A Kibble Connection
A Family Tradition
A Family Tradition Dan M. retired from a robust career in the finance field a few years ago. He had always been community-oriented and wanted to find something to do in his free time that could benefit the greater community. In the 1970’s, Dan’s mom, Muriel, was a Meals on Wheels volunteer in the … [Read more...] about A Family Tradition
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland acknowledges the importance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, on January 27th, 2022. The United Nations General Assembly and other organizations around the globe also recognize this date as one of remembrance in honor of the anniversary and liberation of the … [Read more...] about Holocaust Remembrance Day
Behind the Scenes: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Operations
The Task Beginning in 1960, the Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM) model was designed to deliver hot and cold meals to clients’ homes starting with 10 deliveries in Baltimore. Over 60 years later, with this system firmly established, we provided 1,354,975 meals to homebound adults … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Operations
Client Corner: Meet Sallie
Sallie M. is 73 years old and currently lives in Anne Arundel County. She is originally from South Carolina but has lived in Maryland for more than 30 years. She is witty and positive, always ready to laugh and share stories. Sallie struggles with her vision, making it impossible to drive and … [Read more...] about Client Corner: Meet Sallie
Intergenerational Connections with GAP
This week, we are highlighting another awesome Grocery Assistance Program volunteer duo- Kim and Jake who give back to homebound adults in Harford County. Kim and Jake H. Jake H. is 13 years old and completed the 8th grade at Patterson Mill School in Bel Air this past Spring. He is part of the … [Read more...] about Intergenerational Connections with GAP
Volunteer as a Family with the GAP Program
Sometimes there is nothing better than giving back as a family. At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland (MOWCM), there are so many ways to engage family members of all ages- from packing to delivery to creative service projects and fundraisers. One fun way to volunteer is through our Grocery … [Read more...] about Volunteer as a Family with the GAP Program