Better Living at Thompson House
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Mission Statement
Our mission Meals on Wheels and More, with the assistance of volunteers, helps elderly and disabled residents of North York maintain their independence by providing them with affordable, supportive services, whether at home or in the community. Our vision All community residents enjoy access to community support services which allow them to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. Our values Meals on Wheels and More believes in: Supporting and improving the quality of life or area residents by utilizing volunteers in the delivery of supportive, non-profit community services; Providing practical, reliable, and safe programs using a client-centred approach; and Maintaining a health promotion/wellness perspective with an emphasis on self-reliance and choice.
About This Cause
For over 40 years, Meals on Wheels and More has been providing critical services to frail seniors and vulnerable adults in North York. Our services help people stay independent so they can continue to live in their own home. We're here to help when: you have an elderly relative at home who can't manage alone you're caring for someone and need extra support you're not feeling well enough to cook a meal for yourself you need a little help to get through a difficult time We deliver low-cost nutritious meals 7-days-a-week: delicious hot meals, convenient frozen food option, boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables. Friendly, trained volunteers will bring the comfort of a balanced meal straight to you door. We also offer counselling and assistance for clients (and their families) who need help maintaining their independence in the community. Our social worker provides information, coordinates community services and offers crisis intervention when needed. Caregiver support groups are also held monthly in conjunction with North York Seniors Centre. A Brief History Serving Seniors in North York for over 40 Years North York Central Meals on Wheels Inc. was founded in 1969 by members of Newtonbrook and Forest Grove United Churches. The actual meal delivery grew from 3-5 meals a week, prepared in Newtonbrook United Church's basement. Over the years, supported by government funding, the services offered by this small agency increased and professionalized. Active partnerships with the community, funders, corporate sponsors, and other service agencies allowed us to implement new and innovative ways of serving the clients in our area. Community volunteers started our service. They have supported the agency through many changes, and continue to be the element that makes our service delivery possible. We value the great work they do so willingly. In 2007 the Board of Directors, recognizing the limitations facing a small independent organization, began a move to integrate with The Don Mills Foundation for Seniors (now Better Living at Thompson House). This integration took effect on April 1st, 2009. We are proud to say that the benefits to staff of working with a larger organization are undeniable and our clients are receiving the same careful attention, support, and high-quality service they have come to expect.