Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

Congratulations Shana DeFelice on being recognized as Providence Business News 40 Under 40! We are grateful to have your dynamic leadership on our team! #40under40 #leadership #morethanameal

We are pleased to announce Christina Pitney, senior vice president, government programs at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, has been elected as president of our board of directors for 2024-2026. We are thankful for her leadership and guidance, and that of the entire board, as we continue to meet the nutritional and social needs of the Rhode Islanders we serve. MOWRI also welcomes six new members to its board of directors for their first three year term. Please welcome Sarah Amin, PhD, MPH, assistant professor and director of community nutrition education, University of Rhode Island; Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®, financial advisor, Sowa Financial Group as board treasurer; Sean Buchanan, CFO, Genere Food Corp; Jay Longley, senior consultant, Envision Technology Advisors; Becky Lowry, SPHR, AVP, talent strategy & operations, CVS Health; and Marcus Mitchell, owner, Shere Strategy Experiences. #morethanameal #leadership #boardmembers

In celebration of the 2024 March for Meals campaign, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island Home-Delivered Meal Program client Mrs. Tanner received a special delivery today from Commonwealth Care Alliance - #CCAHealthRI campaign gold sponsor, Director, Market Strategy and Planning Marcy Reyes, MSF, AFC®and Programs and Mission Impact Director Shana DeFelice. #MOWRI and clients like Mrs. Tanner are thankful for the partnerships of corporations like CCA Health RI that are integral to enacting our organization’s mission of meeting the nutritional and social needs of our clients so they can live safe and independent lifestyles. Whether you are a corporate sponsor or individual, your support makes a world of difference to the RI residents we serve! Learn more at www.rimeals.org. #MoreThanaMeal #MarchforMeals2024 #CorporatePartner

Programs & Mission Impact Director Shana DeFelice is celebrating her two-year anniversary with #MealsonWheelsRI along with being named one of Providence Business News 40 Under Forty Rhode Island professionals!! Shana's passion for making a difference led her to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, where she eagerly became a vital part of an organization dedicated to serving the needs of older adults. She goes on to say, "we have an aging population and I want to be part of what allows them to age with dignity." As a lifelong Rhode Islander, Shana finds immense pride in the crucial work of providing meals to those in need. "I have a great team here at Meals on Wheels and it's the best place to work," she shared enthusiastically. For her, slowing down and listening to the needs of those around her has really allowed her to grow professionally. Leading by example, Shana strives each day to inspire her team. Aside from working with her team, Shana loves delivering our adopted "Staff" route and visiting with clients. And when she's not working towards the delivery of our next 20 million meals, Shana's chauffeur extraordinaire to her three beautiful children! #MeettheTeam #LeadershipTeam #Programs #MissionImpact #PBN40UForty #Congratulations

Special Projects Assistant Andrea Aguilar joined our team in February of this year because #MealsonWheelsRI made a lasting impression with her at a young age. Andrea shares that the organization visited her third-grade classroom. The volunteers told the children about the work of Meals on Wheels and the kids created Christmas cards to be delivered with the meals. Back then Andrea says she was very appreciative for what MOWRI did for seniors, and it just stuck with her. She says, "I still think about that memory from time to time and now I'm happy to be part of something that can inspire other people." Fun fact: Andrea played the flute for 10 years and is looking to pick up the hobby again soon! #MeettheTeam #LastingImpression #Inspiration

🎉 Earlier this month our team at Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island had the incredible opportunity to participate in this year's grantees conference, the Innovations in Nutrition Synergy Summit, hosted by the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Our dedicated Community Health Workers, Maya Hussein and Amelia Lusi, delved into workshops covering Research Projects Innovation and Sustainability, Digital Nourishment and AI, Public Relations, Media, and Communication. We're eager to implement the best practices gleaned from these sessions into our ongoing research efforts. Stay tuned for updates on our journey! #Research #InnovationsInNutrition #MoreThanAMeal

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Meghan Grady, for serving as the Alumni Speaker at the Roger Williams University commencement ceremony today. We are proud of her inspiring contributions and this well-deserved recognition. Well done, Meghan!

Congratulations Keren Dela Cruz for earning your Financial Accounting certificate from Harvard Business School Online! We are proud of you!

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Sam Read from WJAR-TV joined volunteer Joseph Leach last week to celebrate his dedication and "Show Us Something Good!" Check it out! April is National Volunteer Month and to say we are grateful for our volunteers at #MealsonWheelsRI is an understatement. 💙 Our mission is only possible with the incredible dedication of volunteers. They are the heart and soul of our organization, ensuring that our clients not only receive their nutritious meal each weekday but also wellness checks and an opportunity for socialization. #MoreThanAMeal #VolunteerOpportunity https://lnkd.in/eeWPdWry