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Ask Joan: Meals on Wheels feed the spirit of those who volunteer
ByVeronica Reed February 10, 2026February 17, 2026

I often hear from readers about how important the Meals on Wheels program is to their families. These daily, home-delivered meals make a real difference for loved ones living on fixed incomes. They give caregivers a break from having to cook. Visits from our volunteer drivers are a check-in that gives adult children who live…

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Pfizer Volunteers Deliver Joy through Holiday Wish Project
BySusan Geier December 15, 2025

Holiday cheer was in the air at AgeSpan’s Lawrence headquarters, as employees from Pfizer delivered hundreds of gifts for older adults and their families. For more than a decade, the Holiday Wish List Project has been providing gifts for those who might otherwise be forgotten during the holidays. This year, 145 older adults and children…

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Ask Joan: Celebrate National Volunteer Week by Getting Involved
ByVeronica Reed April 22, 2025August 6, 2025

Q. I recently retired after a long and fulfilling career. I am enjoying the slower pace, but I do wish I had something more to fill my days. Do you think I should look into volunteering? A. Congratulations on your retirement! You are not alone in your desire to stay busy and involved in your…

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AgeSpan Celebrates Volunteers
ByVeronica Reed April 15, 2025August 6, 2025

Throughout the year, AgeSpan depends on hundreds of dedicated volunteers to help deliver the programs and services it offers. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering AgeSpan’s mission to support older adults and their families. To honor and celebrate these everyday heroes, AgeSpan held a Volunteer Appreciation Open House on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at…

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AgeSpan Teams Up with Northeast Arc’s STEP Program to Deliver Joy and Meals to North Shore Residents
ByVeronica Reed January 13, 2025August 6, 2025

AgeSpan’s Meals on Wheels program delivers over one million meals annually, serving adults aged 60 and older, as well as qualified individuals with disabilities. Offering a hot meal five days a week directly to their door, this vital service helps keep recipients nourished and connected. But AgeSpan doesn’t do it alone. Volunteers and community partners…

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Celebrating Older Adults With “50 Over 60” List
ByJane Albert May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

AgeSpan’s mission has always been to amplify the voices of older adults and ensure everyone has the opportunity to live their life to the fullest in the community of their choice. This year, we mark our milestone anniversary, “50 Years of Inspiring Aging: Celebrating the Power, Value, and Voices of Older Adults.” While much has…

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Aging Unbound: Jo Leary
ByJane Albert April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The desire to help others was instilled in Jo Leary at a young age. When she was a child, Leary would go out with her mother to visit some of the older adults in her neighborhood. They’d check on these friends (some of whom were younger than her mother) to make sure they had everything…

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Ask Joan: Volunteering a great way to give back
ByJane Albert April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Q. My mother benefited from volunteer meal delivery service when she was no longer able to cook for herself, and I’ve always been so grateful for the help she received in her last years. Now, I want to do more to give back and help others, especially older adults in situations like my mother. Are there…

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Ask Joan: Thousands of older adults served by Meals on Wheels
ByJane Albert March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Dinner each evening is often a time to gather with family, catch up on our day and enjoy a delicious meal. For others, mealtime can be stressful and lonely, especially for those of us who don’t have enough to eat. In fact, many people find themselves choosing between buying food or paying for medication or…

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Ask Joan: Volunteering is healthy for you, your community
BySusan Geier October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Volunteers are part of the lifeblood of our organization. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and I feel fortunate our agency benefits from their generosity. We’re not the only ones who benefit from their hard work. The people we serve in our communities certainly do, and the volunteers themselves get much satisfaction from…

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