cook like I used to, but I really enjoy the people. I get to meet so many new people, and they’re all so nice. They come, with my meal, even if it’s raining, even in the snow sometimes. They are good people. I like to learn where
they’re from, and I try to remember their names too. I’ve made some good friends.” Neighbors helping neighbors and friends helping friends, that’s the mission of Meals on Wheels. If you ask Frieda, Rex,
Meals on Wheels currently serves 300 seniors in Rockingham County. There are eight hot routes delivered by volunteers five days a week: • 3 in Reidsville • 3 in Eden • 1 in Madison/Mayodan • 1 in Stoneville. • There are four frozen distribution sites and five frozen delivery routes serving those who live outside of the city limits. For more information, contact 336.349.2343
and Edith, they will tell you, mission accomplished. For more information visit RockinghamMealsonWheels.org or call 336.349.2343.
United Way
For over 80 years, United Way of Rockingham County has cared for and serviced the Rockingham County community. The organization began in 1927 as the Community Chest of Reidsville at Betsy Penn’s home, The Chinqua -Penn Plantation. Betsy, along with other community-minded individuals, came together to create a group to help those in need throughout the community. As the Community Chest grew, others organizations around the country formed with similar missions of supporting people in need in their communities. Eventually, all evolved into a single institution known today as the United Way. Leaders in other regions of Rockingham County saw the opportunity to help those in need and created their own United Ways to strengthen local communities. In 1998, the four United Ways operating in Rockingham County (Reidsville, Eden, Madison, and Stoneville) joined to form the United Way of Rockingham County. In 2000, The United Way, along with partnering agencies, conducted Preparing for Tomorrow, a study to determine the best ways to address community concerns. The conclusion was the future depends on coming together Continued to page 20
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