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The month of May recognizes Better Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, with the mission of educating the public about communication disorders. The month specifically gives a platform to raise awareness for individuals who experience hearing and speech difficulties. It is estimated that around 5% of … [Read more...] about Speech and Hearing Awareness Month

At Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, we are pleased to support the global effort of Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day is a wonderful time to reflect on our own environmental impact and to celebrate the many achievements communities are taking to protect nature and the health of all living beings … [Read more...] about Earth Day- Recognizing the Importance of the Food System

Night of a Million Meals: A Virtual Twist MOWCM’s annual culinary celebration, Night of a Million Meals was presented virtually for the first time on May 17th, 2021! The evening began with an introduction from Brad and Nikki Bozeman of the Baltimore Ravens and The Bradley and Nikki Bozeman … [Read more...] about Special Events Bring Communities Together

History: International Women’s Day (IWD) has a long and impressive history, going back to the early 1900s. In 1908, 15,000 people marched through New York City, advocating for shorter work hours, better pay, and voting rights. After this rally, in 1909, the 1st National Women’s Day was observed … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day 2022

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

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 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