“What greater gift than the love of a cat.”

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Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
more Than a meal®
VOLUME 21, NO. 2 Fall 2014
A Client Story
I
ndependence. Grace. Dignity. These three
intangibles, along with a nutritious meal, are
delivered each and every day to more than 1,200
homebound clients by our dedicated staff and
volunteers. This approach, combined with
personal contact and support services, is what
distinguishes Meals on Wheels of Central
Maryland from other home-delivered meal
programs. Our social support and safety-net
services offered to our clients, truly help sustain
optimum health, reduce isolation, maintain
economic stability and improve overall quality
of life. This is our “x” factor.
Meet Ms. Peyton. A former professor at
Howard University, who is eighty years old and
lives alone. She has outlived her entire family,
and just last year lost the sight in her left eye
as a result of diabetes. Ms. Peyton is a tall,
beautiful woman, who is full of life, has a big
smile and an infectious laugh; all of which
immediately draws you in to her home filled
with lovely, collectible angel figurines and
framed photographs of birds. Her angels have
been on exhibit beyond her home at local
libraries and, if not for a case of vertigo, she
would have a current exhibit on display.
“What greater gift
than the love of a cat.”
— Charles Dickens
But, there is one other fact that she clears up
immediately upon arrival.
“I don’t live alone,” says Ms. Peyton.
“I have a wonderful companion, Sam 2,” she
says.
Sam 2 has provided Ms. Peyton with those
intangibles to thrive in her golden years. Who is
Stephanie Porta, 18-year volunteer and Ms. Peyton take a moment to enjoy some play time with Sam 2.
Sam 2? He is a bright-eyed, gray and white
kitten! And, their connection is magical.
Sam 2 entered Ms. Peyton’s life at a great
time of need. Stephanie Porta, an eighteen-year
volunteer with Meals on Wheels, noticed that
something was “off” with Ms. Peyton during
her weekly delivery.
“One day, Ms. Peyton looked extremely
sad,” noted Ms. Porta, “so I asked, ‘What’s
wrong?’ and that’s when she shared with me that
Sam, her first cat, had passed away at age 14.”
Ms. Porta knew her client was heartbroken
from the loss and wanted to help improve her
state of mind. After a few short conversations
during her Thursday meal delivery and visit,
Ms. Porta was able to take Ms. Peyton for a
drive to Small Miracles Dog and Cat Rescue
in Ellicott City, where it was love at first sight
when Ms. Peyton met Sam 2.
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“He literally looked right at me as if to say
‘pick me’,” said Ms. Peyton.
What a joyful part of Ms. Peyton’s life Sam 2
has become!
“He climbs into bed with me when I feel ill,”
says Ms. Peyton. “When I get lonesome, and I do
get lonesome, he’s here for me. He’s my family.”
Sam 2 is a little more than 18 months old. He is
active and playful and responds to Ms. Peyton on
command. In the foyer, on a bookshelf, is a photo
of the original Sam. Amazingly enough, Sam 2
naps by that photo. They are somehow connected.
“He chose me,” said Ms. Peyton. “He is
my angel.”
Volunteers and clients at Meals on Wheels
have a special relationship. Clients report that
seeing and interacting with volunteers are some
of the best parts of their days. Martha Graf,
A Client Story, continued on page 5
OUR MISSION
To enable people to live independently at home through the provision of
nutritious meals, personal contact
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and related
services.
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
After an uncharacteristically cool and comfortable summer
in Maryland, we bring news and updates to you in this Fall issue
of Meal Times from a program and a team that was firing on all cylinders! It truly was a busy Spring and Summer as we forged ahead in
our quest to provide quality nutritional services and social support
programs that act as a ‘safety-net’ for our clients, many of whom have
out-lived the more traditional support system of family, friends and
neighbors.
Whether we were building community partnerships with
Sparkling Star Farm, a fresh food co-op that delivers handmade
salads to our homebound clients in Carroll County, or building new
relationships with community groups and schools such as the The
Harbour School, we were busily working to ensure that our clients,
your homebound neighbors, were offered very personal, individualized services that optimized their
physical and mental health.
These services delivered every day by dedicated staff and volunteers support a quality of life that has, at
its core, independence, grace, and dignity. This personal approach, which distinguishes Meals on Wheels of
Central Maryland from other home delivered meal programs, could not be more evident than in the case
of Ms. Peyton, who is featured in this issue.
Whether you are a volunteer who goes the extra mile, a donor who gives generously, or a staff
member who works to develop a new partnership or service, you are critical in bringing vital support
to aging seniors throughout Central Maryland.
Thank you for making us so much “more than a meal” !
With Warm Regards,
Stephanie Archer-Smith
LONG-TIME DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RETIRES,
AGENCY WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
Faye Carey, Deputy Executive Director, Development & Communications, retired on June 30, 2014.
“The past 27 years have been very rewarding both personally and professionally. The mission has kept
the job fulfilling on a personal level, but I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish on a professional one,” says Carey.
Highlights from her tenure include:
• Annual support from the public increased from a little more than $300,000 to nearly $2,000,000;
• A highly successful Capital Campaign raised over $1,600,000 to purchase and renovate our
present facility;
• Built a full service Development department with Marketing and Communications program that
is pro-active in promoting our mission and image to the public, and a full-time grant
writer/manager, responsible for attracting over $400,000 in grants each year.
As we say good-bye to Faye, we, in turn, “welcome” Holly Blackledge, who joined our team in midJuly as Deputy Executive Director, Development & Communications. Holly has over 20 years of leadership and management experience in non-profits and most recently was the Director of Development
with the Sarcoma Foundation of America and the American Nurses Foundation.
“I am honored to join the talented staff here and look forward to continuing to grow and nurture
Meals on Wheels’ development programs and fundraising events as well as strengthening current
and long-term strategic planning,” said Blackledge. “This is an exciting time to be with MOWCM;
I am excited to get to know our dedicated and generous volunteers and donors who support us
in making a difference in the lives of our clients and truly embody what it means to be “more than
a meal” for our clients.”
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Board of Directors
CATHERINE MAX
President
GARY PEISACH
Vice President
ALAN E. PELJOVICH, PE
Vice President
PETER KIRCHGRABER
Secretary
JAMES GABRIEL
Treasurer
LORI BURGHAUSER
Assistant Treasurer
JONATHAN WACHS, ESQ.
Immediate Past President
STEPHANIE ARCHER-SMITH
Executive Director
Community Directors
Cedrick Johnson
Douglas Kaufman
Colleen Pleasant Kline
Michael Strouse
David Vosvick, II
Thomas Drake
Scott Steinberg
Caitlin Nicholl
Nancy de Laski
Stephanie Tyrrell
Linda Murphy
Phyllis Freiman
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization —
donations to which are tax deductible
to the fullest extent allowed by law.
A copy of our current financial statement
is available upon request by contacting
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.,
515 South Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224,
(410) 558-0932. Documents and information
submitted to the State of Maryland under
the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are
available from the Office of the Secretary of
State for the cost of copying and postage.
Meal Times is the official newsletter for
the Friends of Meals on Wheels of Central
Maryland and is published bi-annually.
Editor: Debbie Brown, Director,
Marketing & Communications
Staff: Dana Santure, Communications
& Outreach Manager
Contributing Writer: Toni Gianforti
Any comments, suggestions or concerns
should be directed to: marketing@mowcm.org
515 South Haven Street,
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-558-0932
1-866-558-0827 – toll free
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News
Annual Gala Goes Global
T
he 22nd Annual Meals on Wheels Culinary Extravaganza, “Around
the World,” was held at the Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley on May
19th. This year’s event was presented by BGE and featured 20 chefs, 55
auction packages, 60+ sponsors, 25+ in-kind sponsors and over 400 guests.
Meals on Wheels raised over $150,000 for our homebound senior clients;
the equivalent to more than 20,100 nutritious meals!
Lucky guests took home amazing raffle prizes including a week’s stay at
an apartment in Paris, a Board of Directors wine basket, autographed chef
wine bottles and a program book that included favorite recipes from each
participating chef.
Gourmet cuisine and decadent desserts were provided by:
• Jerry Edwards, Chef’s Expressions
• Winston Blick, Clementine
• John Walsh, The Classic Catering People
• Barry Fleischmann, Innovative Gourmet
• Nino Germano, La Scala
• Paul Glomp & Doug Wilson, Sparrows Point Country Club
• Geof Manthorne, Charm City Cakes
• John & Mary Wortman, Dangerously Delicious Pies
• Nancy Longo, Pierpoint Restaurant
• Bill Tien, Matsuri
• Kimberley Rigby, Parfections
• Dustin Heflin, Baldwin’s Station Restaurant & Pub
• David Sherman, Café Cito
• Josean Rosado, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel-Baltimore
• Bryan Bernstein, Saval Foods
• Rob Palen, Captain James Landing
• Shelley Stannard, Flavor Cupcakery
• Ardy Sowe, Olive Grove Restaurant
• Carlos Vignotto, La Tavola Ristorante Italiano
• Manuel Discua, Inn at the Colonnade
Major sponsors:
• BGE, Presenting Sponsor
• The Progress Family Foundation
• The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl
• Kaiser Permanente
• Valley Food Services
• The Dorothy L. & Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation
• H&S Bakery
• Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Merritt Properties
• Venable Foundation
• PSA Financial
• Propeller Club of Maryland
• MECU
• Allegis Group Foundation
• Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
• McCormick Taylor
• Southern Management
DID YOU KNOW?
Maryland residents of any age or economic status living in our service
area who are homebound and unable to shop or prepare their own
meals — on a permanent or temporary basis — are eligible for our Meals
on Wheels’ home-delivered meal program and other support services.
Top photo: The winners of Board of Director’s Wine Basket smile with Kim Rigby,
Chef and Owner, Parfections.
Bottom photo: A winning bidder shows his excitement during the Live Auction.
mark your calendar to join us next year on
monday, may 18, 2015 at the Grand lodge
in hunt Valley. We’ll see you then!
Social support and safety-net services are also provided that
help sustain optimum health, maintain economic stability and improve
quality of life.
To learn more: 410-558-0932 (option 2)
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Thanks to the
following for
their generous
grants which were
received since
the last issue of
Meal Times.
UNITED WAY OF
CENTRAL MARYLAND
HOWARD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF
CITIZEN SERVICES
MIDDENDORF
FOUNDATION
MONTGOMERY
COUNTY
COUNCIL
JOHNS HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY
NEIGHBORHOOD FUND
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
FOUNDATION
MEALS ON WHEELS
ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA
THE HERBERT BEARMAN
FOUNDATION
THE HARBOUR SCHOOL
Dana Santure (left) and Debbie Brown (right) congratulate Kristy Brooks on her successful triathalon race.
Putting an End to Senior Hunger
One Step at a Time — Part 2
I
n the spring issue of Meal Times, we had the pleasure to introduce to our readers, Kristy Brooks, whose Dad
recently passed away in January 2014. Kristy’s father utilized Meals on Wheels programs and services for the
past 7 years. In his honor, Kristy set a goal of completing her first triathlon, scheduled for Father’s Day 2014,
to raise awareness and funds for Meals on Wheels. She did just that and more!
“I can tell you that participating in the triathlon is one of the best and most important things I've ever done
in my entire life. It was therapeutic for my mind, body, and soul and it allowed me to ease the mourning process
in the most positive way while fundraising for a charity that I hope to be involved in for years to come,” said
Kristy when asked what this event meant to her. She added, “I can't thank Debbie and Dana (Marketing &
Communications team) enough for their support and guidance. These ladies made being a
first time participant so unbelievably awesome that I now have the courage to get out
there and do more triathlons.”
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And, her last comment truly left a lasting impression on all of us at Meals on
Wheels.
“In a way, at the triathlon event on Father's Day, I said my final goodbye
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to my Dad as I crossed that finish line. I am so glad my family and Meals on
Wheels was there for that final moment. It truly turned the loss into a celebration
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of his life. That, I will never forget!”
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perfect time to register
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and start training for a
Triathlon or to register, please visit:
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beginner or seasoned athlete. A variety of clinics
events/sprint-tri
are offered prior to the event and, in 2015, we
will be introducing a Corporate Cup Challenge
registration opens on January 1, 2015
to the business community.
for the June 21st event.
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Harbour School:
Recipe for Success
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Philanthropy on Wheels
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eals on Wheels of Central Maryland is thrilled to showcase its newest van,
sponsored by Walmart.
Last year, more than twenty-seven Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland vans
delivered over one million meals to homebound seniors and eating together programs,
enabling thousands of area residents to eat well and remain independent.
In all, the Walmart Foundation has contributed more than $250,000 to Meals on
Wheels of Central Maryland.
“We are excited that Meals on Wheels will be able to highlight our relationship with
Walmart through our van wrap sponsorship program,” said Stephanie Archer-Smith,
Executive Director, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. “Our vans are on the road
265 days a year, providing our corporate sponsors with a significant visual presence in
the community and valuable advertising opportunities, while also supporting our mission.
It’s a win-win-win – for us, for the sponsor, and most importantly for those we serve.”
Meals on Wheels has a
robust corporate sponsorship program that includes
To learn more about van wrap
van wraps, event sponsorsponsorship opportunities,
ships and more. Our
call 410-558-0932 (option 6)
marketing team welcomes
or marketing@mowcm.org
the opportunity to work
with you or your company!
A Client Story, continued from page 1
Bain Center Site Coordinator in Howard
County, adamantly agrees. “Volunteers look at
delivering meals as more than just meal delivery;
they see it as helping their friends,” said Graf.
This relationship is remarkably evident in the
case of Ms. Porta and Ms. Peyton. The bond
between Ms. Peyton and Ms. Porta embodies the
impact that Meals on Wheels volunteers have on
our clients on a daily basis.
“Ms. Peyton called me her angel,” says longtime volunteer, Ms. Porta. And, Ms. Peyton “feels
blessed” that Meals on Wheels connected her
with Ms. Porta. They are each other’s “x” factor.
At Meals on Wheels, we understand that pets
can play an important role in our lives as we
age. Knowing we’re loved or that someone cares
he Harbour School in Owings Mills, MD won
the grand prize of $25,000 this year in the
Lead2Feed Challenge, a nationwide competition
that challenges kids to fight world hunger. The
students at The Harbour School chose Meals on
Wheels as their beneficiary after volunteering in
our kitchen and incorporating that experience into
their submission.
The students also made kits to send to 17 schools
across eight states containing seeds and cookbooks
to grow vegetables in a community garden and make
healthy, nutritious meals. The diverse group of
students also packaged over 650 pounds of food
and hosted a hunger education day for more than
100 people in the community.
Approximately, 1,500 schools nationwide
participated in the Challenge, but The Harbour
School rose to the top, to the great excitement of
the students, staff and Meals on Wheels.
about us isn’t necessarily enough because the
need to feel needed and appreciated increases with
age. Pets, like the “Sams,” fulfill this need
because they depend on their owners, like Ms.
Peyton, for care and attention and, in return,
offer love and unqualified approval.
Studies have documented that petting a dog
or cat lowers blood pressure in hypertensive
patients and caring for a pet improves alertness
in older adults. Pets, such as Sam 2, encourage
their owners to be more physically active by playing with them while also amusing and improving
overall morale of a senior.
More importantly, as noted with Ms. Peyton,
pet owners tend to remain more interested in
events in their community and in their surroundings. That is why, at Meals on Wheels of Central
Maryland, we developed our Kibble Connection
program. Volunteers, such as Ms. Porta, assist
clients AND their pets by delivering donated cat
and/or dog food along with their regular meal
delivery. This is another example of how our
social support and safety-net services offered to
our clients truly help sustain optimum health,
reduce isolation, maintain economic stability and
improve overall quality of life.
It takes time and resources to put the many
pieces of the puzzle together for each of our 1,200
homebound clients — just as we did for Ms. Peyton.
However, when those pieces come together to
complete the formula for healthy and independent
living and vitality for our homebound clients, we can
truly celebrate that we are “more than a meal.”
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Tributes
Frank Hendricks
Katherine S. Strakes
Your special gift is the perfect way to help people
who are homebound due to age or disability, while
also paying tribute to the memory of a friend or
loved one, or honoring the special occassion of
someone you know. These thoughtful gifts enable
Meals on Wheels to provide home-delivered meals
to people in the community who need our service.
When you make a special memorial or honor gift
to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, a tasteful
card “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” is handwritten and sent to the person you indicate.
Arthur J. Johnson
Julie Purnell
Below is a list of Memorial and Honor Gifts received
April 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014.
Catherine King
Margaret J. Wall
Brent Horney
Ronald S.
Schwartzman
Stanley Jackson
Elizabeth Ostrowski
Gail R. Johnson
Ann R. Hoffman
Hannah E. Kurtz
Lewis R. Kurtz, Jr.
IN MEM O RY O F
George Avis
Gary King
Clare S. Baer
Judith L. Schreiber
Eleanore Barbash
Robert A. Barbash
Maxine Blachowicz
John F. Blachowicz
Edith Blumenfeld
Helen S. Naviasky
Stuart Brager
Joan Raskin
Brickley & Robertson
Families
Jeanne B. Nicholl
Evie M. Brown
Alberto L. Brown
Ralph I. Butler
William M. Butler
Alvin Caplan
Steve and Michele Hecht
Dorothy W. Carter
Robert E. Carter
Helena Christian
Jacqueline Christian
Robertine Christian
Dixon L. Christian
Maxwell Christian
Dave Christian
Ken Christian
Kerry McClellan
Lydia Yarborough
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Peggy Sheeler
Gail I. Seward
M. Carla Lurz
Frances B. Nilsson
Sister of Midred Owens
Joan Raskin
Jim Donnelly
Elizabeth A. Stuve
William C. Stuve
Charlotte Lewis
Jay S. Lewis
Harry Skidmore
Earl E. Spivey
Mrs. Celia Lichtenstin
Joan Raskin
Rosella S. Smith,
James F. Smith
Mother Dorm
James Skelton
Wilson and Ella B. Lochte,
Elizabeth Lochte
Ruth Sofinowski
Irma E. Sofinowski
Elizabeth von Wellsheim
Dowling, Maria Webb's
mother
E. L. Draper
Pillsbury Winthrop
Shaw Pittman, LLP
Shirley Loeffler
Lois E. Schuler
Janet P. Howard
Parents of Francis
Lee Birchard
Francis Lee Birchard
Mickey Magarill
Steve and Michele
Hecht
Parents of Janet Steinberg
Janet L. Steinberg
Roland Cole
The Cole Foundation
Rita Auman
Chris Holmes-Forshee
Frank Schuster
Edwin and Gisela Jules
Steve G. Blum
Bernard Levy
Joan Raskin
Kathryn Amsbaugh
John L. Northorp
L. Melvin
Deborah R. Deschamps
Anita G., Charles &
Sara, Leon & Lena,
Annette & Hary
Neal E. Trieber
Carolyn Schlenger
Trudy Kaufman
David Silver
Robert Spielmann
Pasqualina Ciambriello
Amedeo Napolitano
Saide Anderson
Eugene C. Blackstone
William Saxon, Jr.
Trudy Kaufman
Harriette Lazarus
Elliot Savitz
Ruth Bognovitz
Mr. Allen, my husband
Thelma D. Allen
Ethel C. Anderson
V. Jerome Wieman
Anna N. Ifert
Danette I. Johnson
Kimberly M. Pearce
Harrison M. Jr. & Fern C.
Sandrock — Loving
memory of my parents'
anniversary — Would
have been their 77th
wedding anniversary
Fern C. S. Sargent
Duane
Donald Flanders
Marilyn K. Dunn
Lewis R. Kurtz
Bernie Eckert
Nancy B. Burkheimer
David Edington
Caryl Holoman
Carolyn Maxine Edison,
RN - My Sister
Beverly M. Taylor
Dr. William Feinblum
Michael Strouse
Beatrice Frank
Stewart & Ellen Falk
Edith Friedman
Beverly & Jordon Max
H. Flo Friedman
Stewart & Ellen Falk
Herbert Z. Given
Suzanne L. Given
Gerta Goldberg
Alan Goldberg
Mrs. Mary Greenblat
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan
Schochor
Elza B. Guess
Harvey D. Guess
Mrs. Alice Heiderman Mother of Mrs. Lelie Schell
Joan Raskin
John & Marjorie
Henderson
Patricia L. Henderson
Marian Mauk
Michael A. Ozol
Urith McKenna
Frances M. Brocato
Mary Elizabeth Sturdevant
Pamela E. Spencer
Eunice L. Tillman (Penny)
Gail L. Tillman
Helen and Robert
Milancon, My Parents
Gail M. McGee
Mary Margaret
Martin Toleman
Edna F. Pulise
April Orlofsky
Wahib Morgan
Klair Morgan
Jerry F. Valcik, Our Dad
Jerry A. Valcik
My Father
Betty S. Spear
Glenda Vandebrake
Kimberly Vandebrake
My Sister and My Father
Patricia L. Bush
Catherine Veronis
Melissa V. Odell
Harry O'Sullivan
Susan Willard
Alexandra H. Vollmer
Alexander B. Vollmer
Bernard Packer
Helen S. Naviasky
Morgan Wahib
Claire Morgan
Susan Panny
Susan R. Panny
Mary Weis (volunteer)
Steven Wiener
Eloise Phillips
Roosevelt Recreation
Center Wednesday's
Choice Seniors
Iona Wheeler
Keith A. Bush
Harriet Pollack
Trudy Kaufman
Louise Rau
George E. Whetstone
Roberta Rosenthal's
Mother
Ellen Rosen
Fern C. Sandrock,
my mother's birthday,
June 10th
Fern C. S. Sargent
Lew White
Michael E. White
Thomas J. &
Helena D. White
Thomas F. White
Elizabeth Woodlon
Hilda E. Jones
Harry Young
William F. Keegan
Mrs. Zaban
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan
Schochor
I N H ON OR OF
Bob Auslander —
100th Birthday
Celebration!
Gloria & Paul Levin
Dorothy Terkowitz
Bolton Hill Memorial
Senior Apartments
Residents
Elizabeth Kirk
Sybil R. Coblenzer —
In honor of
Mother's Day!
The Moss and
Feller Families
Mr. & Mrs. Jordan
Max — 60th Wedding
Anniversary
Joan Raskin
Our Mother Elizabeth
Worthington Tyler
and Aunt Josephine
"Aunt Jo" Marbury
Robb and Elizabeth
Tyler Foundation,
Inc.
Our Parents
John C. Habicht
Family Of Paul &
Rita Gordon
Max H. Levenson
Joan Raskin's Birthday
Beverly & Jordon
Max
Eyreen A. Judd
Edwin J. Judd
Dan Steinberg's
Birthday
Janet Steinberg
Sonya F. Setren's
Bat Mitzvah
Phyllis & Paul
Freiman
Catherine Max —
Speedy Recovery!
Mom and Dad —
Beverly and
Jordon Max
Jon and Kathie
Wachs Special
Anniversary
Herbert Wachs
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Allstate
Donates $20
“As a local Allstate Agent, I’m proud to
support Meals on Wheels of Central
Maryland. And now it’s easy for you to
help, too! Call or stop by for a free
insurance quote and I’ll donate $20* to
Meals on Wheels,” says John Koch,
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*No purchase or use of goods or services
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O U R I M PA C T
95%
of our clients are able to remain
living independently at home
95%
of our clients are satisfied
with our programs and services
91%
of our clients have
reported improved nutrition
90%
of our clients report
improved quality of life
75%
of our client report
decreased isolation
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Take the Wheel and “Drive” this Fall
G
iving generously of your time gives our clients the ultimate gift — the ability
to choose to live independently at home, where they are the happiest!
This Fall/Winter, why not host a “drive” for yourself, office, school, church,
synagogue, and/or civic group and bring a smile to a homebound senior?
Below is a list of suggested items that can be collected and included in
the drive:
Hygiene/Health
Adult diapers (pull-ups:
sizes M, L, & XL not tabbed)
Anti-bacterial liquid soap
Adult wipes/towelettes
Shaving cream
Men’s & women’s deodorant
Body lotion
Hand sanitizer
Tissues
Shampoo
Comb/Hairbrush
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Household Helps
Dishwashing liquid
Paper Towels
Laundry detergent
Toilet paper
Cleaning wipes
Dishtowels
Flash light
Food
Boost or Ensure
(plain, vanilla and chocolate)
Canned goods
(corn, beans, stew, fruit, etc)
Canned chicken, tuna or salmon
Crackers/cheese crackers
Peanut butter/ peanut butter crackers
Cereal
Mac ‘n cheese
Jelly
Fruit Cup/apple sauce (single serving size)
Soup – vegetable/chicken noodle
Fruit juice (single serving size)
To learn more about coordinating a drive or
creating a group service project(s) this
Fall/Winter, please e-mail trotter@mowcm.org
or call 443-573-0925
Ready?
Set!
Fundraise
for Meals
on Wheels
READY?
SET.
FUNDRAISE!
A re you looking for a fun, creative
opportunity to raise both
awareness and funds for Meals
on Wheels? If so, we have the
interactive project for you!
Celebrate a milestone
birthday, honor a loved one or
create your own fundraising page
in just a few easy steps. Share
your excitement with friends via
social media and more.
Visit: www.mealsonwheels
md.org/personal-fundraising
to learn more on how to set up
your personal fundraising page.
So, get started today.
Ready? Set. Fundraise! The
sky is the limit.
Questions?
Please email us at:
fundraisers@mowcm.org
Safety, Quality & Satisfaction — Thanks to Middendorf Foundation!
T
hanks to a generous grant from the
Middendorf Foundation, four Meals on
Wheels cargo delivery vans will soon be
retro-fitted with a new interior structure that
will ensure our meals arrive hot, and within
ServeSafe guidelines, to ensure optimum
food safety, quality and client satisfaction.
The retro-fitted vehicles guarantee that
Meals on Wheels better meets industry
standards for quality control for
sanitation, food quality and
food temperature control.
The interior of the vans will
segregate the cold/frozen
storage area from the warm/
holding temperature storage
area so that hot meals can be kept
at a safe “holding” temperature of between
145˚ and 165˚ and cold/frozen meals
at a temperature between 10˚ and 15˚.
Grant funds will also be used to apply
Meals on Wheels’ unique van signage
on all four vehicles.
In addition to achieving quality control
standards and increased client satisfaction,
the Middendorf Foundation grant is helping
to support Meals on Wheels’ long term
Prototype Project. The intent is to purchase
and retro-fit new vehicles in our van fleet that
are environmentally friendly and help us
achieve increased fuel savings so that more of
our financial resources can be directed toward
providing meals for our clients.
"All of the Middendorf Foundation
Trustees were very pleased that Meals on
Wheels approached us for funding support,”
said President Craig Lewis. “It gives us great
satisfaction to know that our dollars are
helping Meals on Wheels provide quality
meals for their clients and, at the same time,
maximizing their financial resources in service to their charitable mission.”
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Meals on Wheels
of Central Maryland
515 South Haven Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
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VOLUME 21, NO. 2 Fall 2014
… enabling people to live independently at home through the
provision of nutritious meals, personal contact and related services.
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ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF:
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YEAR END GIVING CODES
United Way Campaign #: 8094
(all proceeds benefit meals on Wheels)
Pass entitles you to 25% off your purchase.
Refreshments, raffles, prizes and more!
Contact Emily at 443-573-0925
to purchase your shopping pass
Maryland Charity Campaign
(State employees) #: 8094
Combined Charity Campaign
(Baltimore City employees) #: 8094
Combined Federal Campaign
(Federal Government
employees) #: 85588
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Please send your check with the form to:
Development office
meals on Wheels of Central maryland
515 south haven street
Baltimore, maryland 21224
PLEASE SEND CARD TO (NAME):
ADDRESS:
MY NAME:
MY PHONE NUMBER:
MY ADDRESS:
While the amount of the gift is never
mentioned on the acknowledgement
card, we do suggest a minimum
of $10.00.
You can also call 443-573-0930 to
charge gifts to your credit card or
log on to www.mealsonwheelsmd.org,
then click “Donations.”