Hear from economist and local leader, Cullum Clark, Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, about the opportunities and challenges for seniors in North Texas. Host, Kersten Rettig, and Mr. Clark explore how the growing region brings opportunities, like jobs for seniors, as well as challenges, such as transportation and cost of living.

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Power of Pie is back, and it’s your chance to do good while serving something seriously delicious. Now through November 20th, order handmade pumpkin and pecan pies ($25) or pumpkin bread ($15) at www.powerofpie.org. These are not your average desserts — they’re baked and donated by some of North Texas’ most talented bakers and pastry pros.

Yes, they taste amazing. But here’s what makes them even sweeter: every purchase helps provide meals and care to homebound seniors and seriously ill patients through VNA. It’s dessert with a mission — and your holiday table just became a whole lot more meaningful.

Pickup is simple, with 11 locations across DFW — including Dallas, McKinney, Denton, Arlington, and Fort Worth.

Pickup dates: November 25th & 26th — just in time for your Thanksgiving gathering.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, Interabang Books, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, MaryBeth’s Boutique, Canary, Central Market, CTI Foods, and Ventura Foods, 100% of proceeds go to supporting VNA’s critical work.

This year, don’t just bring dessert. Bring impact.

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To help honor your loved one’s memories or those who have made a positive impact, VNA offers a way to pay tribute on our Light Up a Life Holiday Trees.

With a suggested gift of $10 or more, a personalized dove with the name of each life you wish to honor or remember will be placed on one of the community trees in Dallas, McKinney, Kaufman, or Fort Worth. For a donation of $100 or more, you may choose to have an engraved crystal dove ornament mailed to your home. Crystal ornament orders must be placed before November 15, 2025, to guarantee delivery by Christmas.

Your gift to the annual Light Up a Life program for VNA Hospice Care will ensure VNA can continue to provide compassionate end-of-life care for patients, caregivers, and loved ones, no matter their ability to pay. Click here to honor a loved one today.

Enjoy a fun evening of complimentary sips and sweets while you browse the latest Kendra Scott collections, perfect for getting a head start on your holiday shopping. During the event, 20% of your purchase will benefit VNA, helping support our mission to care for North Texas seniors, patients, and families with compassion and dignity.

VNA Texas Kendra Scott Giveback Event

October 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Kendra Scott, NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy Ste 2128, Dallas, TX 75225

As a long-time innovator in healthcare, VNA is again paving the way for the future. VNA participated in research with Brown University and Johns Hopkins to explore the health and wellness impacts of home-delivered meals.  New study results, published in JAMA Network Open, confirm what VNA Meals on Wheels has long known: home-delivered meals provide far more than nutrition. They reduce hunger, improve health and independence, and ease the burden on caregivers. 

As one of the largest Meals on Wheels providers in Texas, VNA is proud to deliver not only hot, nourishing meals but also compassion, safety checks, and human connection to thousands of Dallas County seniors. This research reinforces how vital these services are—and the urgent need for greater investment to meet growing demand.

Read the article here: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/news/findings-from-new-study-reinforce-that-home-delivered-meals-provide-critical-health-and-social-benefits-to-older-adults-and-caregivers/

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