(ROCKWALL, TX — June 27, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) rolled out a new program this year bringing companionship to isolated, homebound senior citizens. The Allan’s Companions program provides the homebound seniors served by MOWSS with regular weekly visits from the program’s trained volunteers, known as companions, in order to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2018) Meals on Wheels honored seniors, programs and volunteers serving the community during the Older Americans Day celebration at the Rockwall County Library on May 10. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 and is celebrated nationwide during the month of May each year. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen said […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2018) The Eighth Annual Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County Tin Cup Golf Tournament is set for Friday, June 15 at Waterview Golf Club, 9509 Waterview Parkway in Rowlett. Players from all across North Texas will enjoy lunch during registration, a beautiful 18-hole golf course, raffle prizes, full dinner buffet, Closest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County will host their next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at The Landing at Chandlers. At this meeting, they will vote on a deserving local charity to bless with $10,000. Those looking to make a difference in the community with maximum impact […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County welcomes nominations as it prepares for the upcoming Older Americans Day Celebration, set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five City Mayors, City government, and individuals nominate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Holiday Partnership Luncheon on Dec. 6 by presenting a portion of the proceeds from its La Tee Da event in the amount of $1,000 to local nonprofit Meals on Wheels. On Nov. 30, the Chamber’s Professional Women’s Alliance hosted a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank everyone who attended its annual La Tee Da event at Hidden Creek on Nov. 30. With a portion of the funds raised, the Chamber and the Professional Women’s Alliance were able to donate $1,000 to a non-profit voted on the night […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2017) Seniors in Rockwall County are turning over a new page thanks to Roma’s Books and Meals on Wheels. There are over 180 seniors in Rockwall County who receive daily food and essential human contact from the employees and volunteers at Meals on Wheels. Now, thanks to Roma’s, they can also […]
(HEATH, TX — October 17, 2017) Jacey May Grand-Lienard is the daughter of Ed and Joey Grand-Lienard and sister of Ashley, Jason, Jacob, and Jaden Grand-Lienard. She is a senior this year at Rockwall-Heath High School and is a member of the Varsity Cheer Team. She is a 2017 NCA All-American Cheerleader and was awarded […]
Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation awards MOWSS a challenge grant of up to $30,000 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 5, 2017) If you have an elderly neighbor, friend or family member, you can play a key role in making their lives easier by calling Meals on Wheels Senior Services of […]