Volunteering for a nonprofit organization is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. In fact, over 63 million Americans volunteer their time to make a real difference. These volunteers offer time, expertise, talent, and labor to various causes to make...
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Tips Seniors Can Use to Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
Winter can be tough on seniors: the colder weather makes it harder for those less mobile, getting out and about is more demanding, and keeping up with their everyday routines can be completely disrupted. As a result, many seniors are out and about less, leading to...
How Meals on Wheels Handles Meal Delivery Amidst Covid-19
Prior to January 2020, most of us couldn’t fathom the idea of a global pandemic. There are plenty of movies about it, but we didn’t think it could happen to us. Now, in December 2021, we have lived through a pandemic. COVID has caused over 795,000 deaths in the United...
What It Can Mean to Give A Little Bit
As 2021 comes to an end, it’s a time of reflection. We all take the time to think about the successes and failures we experienced in our personal and work lives. It’s also a time when charitable giving is paramount to continue a nonprofit’s operations. Since raising...
How Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa Is Helping Our Community
The elderly population in Contra Costa County is currently the fastest-growing demographic in our part of California. With so many older adults in more rural, isolated areas, there is a great need for organizations to help step up and care for our neighbors. This is...
How Meals on Wheels Can Empower Contra Costa Seniors
Getting quality meals as we get older shouldn’t be a challenge! Organizations like Meals on Wheels Contra Costa are making it easier for seniors to get the meals they need, when they need them, so that they can thrive in their own homes. According to Feeding America,...
How to Qualify For Meals on Wheels
How to Qualify For Meals on Wheels Our goal is to support as many elderly neighbors with healthy, nutritious meals so that they can remain in the safety and security of their own homes. We help seniors who are homebound, meaning they are unable to leave their home...
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