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linlarson
Review for Meals on Wheels of Alameda County, Oakland, CA, USA
I have volunteered with ACMOW for the past 5 years, supporting the fund-raising efforts. One of my favorite activities is the annual "Wheels for Meals Ride", which just successfully completed its 5th year.
The ride was a dream of the Excecutive Director and her husband; the first year, there were just over 380 riders on 3 routes - 15-mile family friendly, 35-mile somewhat challenging, 70-mile very challenging - to over 1100 riders this year. The ride is fully supported - safety, route markings, rest stops, picnic, music, local vendors, volunteers - which requires a LOT of coordination and attention to detail.
The best thing is fundraising and funraising for this event - it is now a "must do" to help support our local seniors. Without the dream of the ED and a dedicated staff of 1, friends and volunteers to make the event happen, the fundraising in a fun way would also not happen. This year, more than $170,000 was raised - a boon for the senior program!
I am honored to work with the organization that continues to look for new and exciting ways to involve varying community members to help support our seniors.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Review for Meals on Wheels of Alameda County, Oakland, CA, USA
I have volunteered with Alameda County Meals on Wheels for the past 4 years in a variety of ways and have seen the fruits of my time and energy. This organization is responsible for securing funding for the local organizations that does the preparation and delivery of the meals to the local seniors. While I do not do that work, I do help the organization raise the funds necessary to do the good work it does - feed local seniors. What do I do? Help with the annual Wheels for Meals Ride by hosting a rest stop for the cyclists, assist with the 5 Star Gala dinner, support the office in my free time - it takes time, creative ideas, a circle of other volunteers and fun. All to do something worthwhile and critical to our local community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing the number of seniors serviced increased. YAY!
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help them increase awareness of the need and help with other events as they come to fruition.
