Meals on Wheels, Programs & Services of Rockland, Inc.

501(C)(3), Tax ID #13-2831197 tel: (845) 624-6325

Tragic Loss of Volunteer Driver Jami Erlich

The Staff, Board, Volunteers and Participants of Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of volunteer driver Jami Erlich. Volunteers such as Jami are integral to the agency's ability to serve hundreds of meals every day to seniors and others in need. We are honored and touched that Jami's family has chosen Meals on Wheels as one of the community agencies that memorial contributions are being directed.

As of January 2010, over $1800 in tax-deductible donations have been made to Meals on Wheels in Jami's memory.

The 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Walk Raises Close to $11,000!

The 2009 Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving Walk was held at Rockland Lake State Park on Sunday, November 15th. The weather was beautiful and much fun was had by all participants! 11 year old Noah Parks was first to cross the finish line, earning himself a trophy and lots of smiles.

We offer many thanks to the following sponsor and in-kind donors:

Wyeth Pharmaceutical, Grand Sponsor
Inter County Alarm Systems
Performance Food Group
Sani-Hands
Starbucks Coffee Company

We also thank our walkers, donors, and fund raisers. The following individuals raised the most:

Madelyn Schiering $2,074
Lynn Jacobs $845
Linda Zugibe $530
Barbara Rein $295

Thanksgiving Walk funds raised benefit the Homebound meal Delivery Program and will help our seniors have a bountiful Thanksgiving!

Fall is Employee Giving Campaign Season!

It’s easy to give at work with workplace giving programs.
Donating to Meals on Wheels via automatic payroll deductions is a convenient way to support our local seniors. We proudly participate in the following campaigns:

• United Way - Code # 000794 to designate to Meals on Wheels
• State Employees Federal Appeal (www.sefa.state.ny.us) - Code # 84 00045 to designate to Meals on Wheels
• Private Corporate Giving Campaigns offered by many businesses, including AT&T, Pfizer, Merrill Lynch, and Schering-Plough to name a few. Check your company’s web site or check with your Human Resources Department to find out today if your company participates!

Please note that in some campaigns, minimum donations may apply for designating to a particular agency. Thank you!

Funds are still needed to reach our goal of $40,000 toward the purchase of a new delivery truck!

Please support our September direct mail appeal which is targeted to replace an antiquated delivery truck. All size gifts are greatly appreciated, but please note that gifts of $5,000 or more will be gratefully recognized by name on or in the truck.

As of October 15th, over $11,000 has been generously donated toward this campaign! Meals on Wheels gratefully recognizes the attached contributions that have been made in memory or honor of a loved one. Please scroll down below to see the list.

Checks made payable to Meals on Wheels can be mailed to 121 West Nyack Rd., Nanuet, NY 10954. If you wish to pay by credit card the Agency accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Please donate by pressing the "DONATE NOW" button or by sending your credit card number and expiration date to the above address. Click on the link below to read the Fall Appeal letter and print the donation form. Thank you for your support.

Meals on Wheels gratefully recognizes the attached contributions that have been made in memory or honor of a loved one:

Jeffrey Schonbrun in memory of Frida Schonbrun
Rosina Bailey, by Delores Febres
Anthony Bloise, by Mary Bloise
Maria Bonelli, by Carmela Abbondanzo
Edith Brace, by Mr. & Mrs. W. Brace
Jules & Fay Cantor, by Norman Cantor
Mary Colesanti, by Dave & Camille Colesanti
Charles Collins, by Mr. & Mrs. James O’Brien, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Raniolo, and Shirley Collins
Angela D’Antono, by Richard D’Antono
Helen & Hy Darringer, by Joan Winoker
Estebania Desplantes, by Nancy Desplantes
E. Farina, by Frank Farina
Mary Galligan, by Kathy Chin
Howard Gannon, by Karri Nolan
Mary Ghaney, by M. Quinn
George H. Grossman, by Edith D. Grossman
William J. Johnston, Sr., by Joanne Johnston
Monty Kary, by Violet Kary
Mary Ann Lamparelli, by A-1 Locksmith/Garage Doors
Lynne Levy, by Peter Levy
John & Lauretta Mackey, by Sharon Labuda
Anne E. McGillicuddy by Daniel McGillicuddy
Jean Meissner, by John A. Meissner
Brendan Murphy, by Patrick Murphy
Elizabeth Nagy, by Carolyn Nagy
Rosalia Pless, by Barbara Chen
Ethel Ross, by Mr. & Mrs. Adam Ross
Doris Reutershan, by Pat Mulcahy
Theresa Rovito, by Dr. Lucy Rovito
Pearl Rudin, by Matt & Maddy Schiering
Leon Sachs & Dorothy Levin, by Jerome & Marcia Levin
Helen D. Schaab, by Richard D. Schaab
Christine Solanto, by Robert V. Solanto
Evelyn Stead, by Glenn Graham
Arleen Strauss, by Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Strauss
Jane Frances Theise, by Jay K. Theise
Maria D. Torres, by Myrtha Morales
Albert Weidner, by Albert Weidner

Meals on Wheels attempts to accurately publish donor listings to the best of the agency’s ability. Please contact the development office at 845/624-6325 to notify us of any omissions or corrections.

Funds are still needed to reach our goal of $40,000 toward the purchase of a new delivery truck!

Meals on Wheels Celebrates 8 Millionth Meal Delivery!

Meals on Wheels Programs and Services of Rockland is extremely pleased to announce that the agency delivered its 8 millionth meal to Joseph Conance of West Nyack on Tuesday, July 7. Amid a great deal of fanfare, C. Scott Vanderhoef, County Executive and Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffe delivered the meal in a vintage 1930 Model T Ford, generously donated for use at the event by Mr. John Olori. Prior to the delivery, a festive reception was attended by over 75 volunteers, trustees, staff and community members at the Agency’s headquarters.

Barbara Kohlhausen, President and CEO, said, “Our 8 millionth meal is symbolic of our commitment to the homebound people of Rockland, that no person should go hungry because of illness, physical handicap or advanced age and who cannot shop or cook for themselves.”

To view the local coverage by The Journal News, please copy and paste this link: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907080352

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A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained by calling our office or from the NY State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attention FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271