Nurturing Future Philanthropists
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If you are still looking for a way to get your 8-11-year-old kiddos excited about volunteerism, our July 9th camp still has openings!
Here are some encouraging words from our campers:
“The slightest thing can make someone’s day and make them smile. It’s not only about meals, it’s about making people feel welcome at home.” Ansh
“When you visit someone that lives alone and/or can’t leave the house, you can bring joy to their day.” Brighten
“My favorite thing was making small talk and seeing them smile and being really happy, that made me happy.” Lottie
The VNA Meals on Wheels Kids Camp is the perfect way to provide a meaningful experience for 8-11-year-olds this summer. Our camp was created to empower the next generation of volunteers and philanthropists. This one-day camp focuses on nutrition, social connection, and the gift of volunteering. Learn more, register, and pay the camp fee by clicking here: https://www.vnatexas.org/kids-camp/
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The HOT Texas Summer Heat is here!
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Summertime is here! We have a cool way for you to help older adults this summer. We have a cool way for you to help older adults this summer:
- Purchase a fan from our Amazon Wish List. The fan will be sent directly to our VNA Haggerty Kitchen and delivered to our seniors in need.https://shorturl.at/htI56
- Make an online donation toward the purchase of a fan, by going to: http://vnaot.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=2323…
- Drop off a fan anytime between 10:00 am-2:00 pm on “FAN FRIDAYS” every Friday in May and June! Please drop off fans at our VNA Haggerty Kitchen located at 1440 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247.
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Volunteer Portal Tech Tip
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Want to help us out with deliveries? It’s easy to do using the Volunteer Portal!
Once signed into your Volunteer Portal, click “add a route.”
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Select the options that work best for your schedule:
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Pick the depot you’d like:
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Click assign me this route and you’re done!
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Volunteer Opportunities to Remember
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As a reminder, VNA Meals on Wheels delivers pet food to our clients’ fur babies every third Saturday of the month. If you have extra time, we would love for you to join us! Please log into your volunteer portal and click on your calendar to find the Saturday Pet Food deliveries.
Note: Pet food routes will NOT show up in your mobile app; you will receive a paper manifest on the day of deliveries. Routes can be picked up the Friday before pet food deliveries.
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Corporate Group Spotlights
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This month, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Technical Operations team from Southwest Airlines for another meal delivery “Day of Caring.” As one of our most engaged partners, the team at Southwest Airlines has consistently proven their commitment to making a difference in the communities in which they work, live, and play. By volunteering with us, the Southwest Technical Operations team was able to make a positive impact on the Dallas County community by delivering 69 meals to our senior neighbors equaling a cost savings of $82.25. Thank you again to the Technical Operations team at Southwest Airlines for partnering with us, and we look forward to hosting your team again in the future!
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Corporate and Community Group Volunteer Opportunities are Available!
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If you and your group are interested in partnering with VNA Meals on Wheels, please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Yakia McKinnie at yakia.mckinnie@vnatexas.org or 214-689-2464.
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This month’s volunteer spotlight is Kevin G., a Richardson Volunteer.
What brought you to Meals on Wheels?
“I started with Meals on Wheels because I felt there was a need, and I could fulfill that need. I figured I needed something to do in the mornings each day. I had never delivered Meals on Wheels, but thought “What can it hurt?” I tried a few different routes and enjoyed each of them. But, when I delivered to this one particular property, I knew I had found my route.”
What do you like most about the property/clients you serve each day?
“These seniors need resources for food and care, and the management is committed to supplying many services. That is when I knew I wanted to be a part of the call VNA is answering. I have enjoyed every delivery day. Visiting the clients and the other residents has enriched me. I am grateful VNA is there for these clients.”
We understand you have gone outside of the normal delivery. What is that all about?
“I noticed the facility had unused planters on the property. So, I approached management about supplying the planters with soil, vegetables, and herb plants and they were very receptive. I got the supplies, and the residents did the work. They planted various peppers, tomatoes, squash, watermelon, basil, and other herbs. Everyone enjoyed it so much that the facility management established a ’Garden Society’ to maintain the gardens. Everyone who lives on the property can partake in the harvest. It is so great to see the residents coming together to the garden. They have formed important friendships and can share fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs for them to eat.”
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AMAZON Wish List High-Need Items
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We continue to work to provide additional resources for our VNA Meals on Wheels clients. Currently, we are out of stock on the following high-need items. Please consider donating to fulfill these outstanding requests from our clients:
- Fans
- Medium, Large, XL depends
- Dry Cat
- Wet Dog food
- Bottled Water
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Meet the VNA Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team
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Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps people age with dignity and independence at home. VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, and VNA adult and pediatric Hospice Care, and Supportive Palliative Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wise Counties.
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