Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $200,000 last year to support Meals on Wheels and Hospice Care—vital programs that bring comfort, dignity, and care to our community.

This year, we’re aiming high again! With 100% of your gift going directly to local nonprofits (thanks to Communities Foundation of Texas covering all fees), every dollar makes a difference.

Join us in reaching our goal—make your gift today:
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/vna-meals-on-wheels-and-hospice-care

VNA, in partnership with Groundwork Outreach, The Senior Source, and Dallas City Council member Zarin Gracey (District 3), have come together to launch “Community Connections for Older Adults,” an outreach campaign designed to connect residents age 60+, and their caregivers with critical aging-related resources.

This important collaborative effort is jointly funded by Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, and Lyda Hill Philanthropies.  Over the next several weeks, trained Groundwork staff will be canvassing the Singing Hills neighborhood and surrounding areas in sections of the 75232 and 75241 ZIP codes.

Through door-to-door outreach and on-the-ground surveying, the team will listen to residents and gather insights about what services and support are most needed—from food access and transportation to caregiver support and in-home health options. The information collected will directly inform how resources are delivered to the community in the coming months.

The Community Connections for Older Adults campaign launched in August and will continue through September. Community members in the Singing Hills neighborhood and surrounding areas in sections of the 75232 and 75241 ZIP codes who are 60+ years or older, or caring for someone who is, are encouraged to fill out the survey.

Please visit https://bit.ly/CommunityConnectionsForOlderAdults to fill out the interest form.

Power of Pie — VNA’s tastiest event — is here!  Get a head start on Thanksgiving and pre-order your bulk pumpkin pies, pecan pies, and our famous pumpkin bread for clients, co-workers, friends, and family. When you order 20 or more pies you get FREE delivery to one location within the DFW Metroplex! Every bite supports Meals on Wheels and Hospice Care through the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) — so your purchase truly gives back. Perfect for Thanksgiving gifts and celebrations! 

Get your holiday gift-giving in gear – order today at VNATexas.org/Bulkpowerofpie

Remember to mark your calendar, individual pie and bread sales will begin October 1st.

We’re joining Dallas Pets Alive! on Saturday, September 27, for an all-levels yoga session in the Community Beer Co. Taproom, joined by some very adorable, very adoptable pups. After class, enjoy a complimentary craft beer and plenty of puppy snuggles.

Whether you join to stretch, sip, or snuggle (or all three), this is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Suggested donation is $25, proceeds benefit the Visiting Nurse Association and Dallas Pets Alive Animal Rescue.

Please be sure to bring your own yoga mat!

Saturday, Sept 27 | Doors at 9:30AM | Class at 10AM

Spots are limited—RSVP here now!

VNA had another record-breaking year of serving more seniors than ever…in fact, 10% more.  Your generosity fuels the food and friendship VNA Meals on Wheels delivers each weekday.  The 4,200 volunteers who delivered meals last fiscal year not only delivered hot meals, but also warm smiles, safety checks and the social connection we all need and deserve. 

Yet, the need is so great. As senior hunger has grown in Texas, so have the needs of our Dallas County elderly neighbors. VNA Meals on Wheels eliminated our waiting list in 2019, raising funds to continue adding older adults to service as needed. However, with the uncertain economic climate and more seniors living in poverty, the waiting list has once again started to grow. Currently, there are 186 elderly neighbors waiting for VNA Meals on Wheels service and with adequate funding, their need for food and friendship can be met helping them live a more fully nourished life in their own beloved homes.

What can you do to help? 

• Volunteer: Did you know that for every route delivered by a volunteer in lieu of a staff person, VNA can feed a senior for a week? Sign up at vnatexas.org
• Give: $38 can feed a senior for a full week. Visit vnatexas.org/give to learn more.
• Advocate: Ask your representatives to ensure the Older American’s Act and other funding sources support seniors in your community.

Thank you for all you do to support our mission and our community.

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1420 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75247

Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing care to our community, enhancing health and well-being with compassion, dignity and integrity. VNA is North Texas’ most trusted provider of quality health care services in the home and is the first, most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas.  VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, Supportive Palliative Care, and adult and pediatric Hospice Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and Wise counties. Visit www.vnatexas.org or call 214-689-0000 for more information. 

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