Nurturing Future Philanthropists
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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 will focus 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 on the Way!
Please Consider Donating a Fan!
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Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? 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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In-Person Volunteer Training Option Now Available!
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Delivering food and friendship to Dallas County seniors is such a gift for the seniors we serve and the volunteers delivering VNA Meals on Wheels. For those who need a training refresher or would like to learn more, you can participate in two volunteer training options:
In-Person Training:
When: From 2:00-4:00 pm on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month
Where: The VNA Meals on Wheels Haggerty Kitchen (1440 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75247)
Who can attend: Both new and tenured volunteers.
Note: Dates can be found in your volunteer portal under the calendar tab.
Video Training:
Training videos are an imbedded component of the volunteer portal for new volunteers. Volunteers can review our online video trainings as a refresher or share with friends who may be interested in learning more:
VNA Meals on Wheels Training Options | Hospice, Palliative Care & Meals on Wheels (vnatexas.org)
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Meet Catherine Lee and her daughters, Arrianne and Caelainn. This dynamic mother/daughter team embarked on a heartwarming journey of giving through their involvement as members of the National Charity League. Their passion for animals led them to contribute to the VNA Meals on Wheels Pet Care program and ensuring our clients’ fur babies were well fed by delivering pet food to clients’ homes. Their volunteering spirit also includes assisting a friend and fellow volunteer, Janie Richard, on her delivery route. This experience was especially memorable for the Lee girls who enjoyed meeting the clients and hearing their stories. They eagerly anticipate the summer, as they plan to devote more time to assisting Janie and continuing to make meaningful connections. Their commitment to community service is not just a personal endeavor, but also a cherished family legacy. Their grandmother and great-grandmother, who had previously contributed to Meals on Wheels in Colorado, have passed down a tradition of giving. Through their actions, Catherine and her daughters are keeping this legacy alive while also inspiring a chain of kindness that extends far beyond their immediate community, demonstrating the power of one family’s dedication to making a difference. This act of service has been incredibly fulfilling for them, providing essential support to those in need.
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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 delivery. Routes can be picked up the Friday before pet food deliveries.
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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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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 today to fulfill these outstanding requests from our clients:
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Meet the VNA Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team
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1420 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75247
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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