Get to Know the Drivers Serving Our Seniors
August 3, 2021
After retiring from a successful career as a writer and producer of popular children’s television shows, Jerome Schoolar began serving his community in a different way – as a driver for Meals on Wheels Central Texas. “I wanted to do something that was fun and gave me purpose.” Jerome’s mother and grandmother both used to cook for Meals on Wheels in Texas, which inspired him to apply as a driver.
Helping Homebound Heroes - August
July 27, 2021
“I didn’t think I would get old this fast,” says 67-year-old Austin native Ruben Rocha with a chuckle that belies his physical pain. With two major back and neck surgeries behind him and more on the way, Mr. Rocha finds it extremely challenging to sustain the fierce work ethic that has fueled him since he was 7-years-old and shining shoes to help support his family of 10. That sense of duty also prompted him to enlist in the U.S. Marines Corp when he was 17 during the height of the Vietnam War.
Helping Homebound Heroes - July
June 29, 2021
Raul Lopez is a 78 year old Austin resident and homeowner. His home holds a lot of history and meaning for the Lopez family. Mr. Lopez’s mother lived in the house for several years before he moved in almost 7 years ago. Mr. Lopez moved into the house to care for his brother who was wheelchair bound, and unfortunately recently passed.
We’re Texas just keep livin Relief Fund - June
June 10, 2021
Austin resident and Army veteran Bernardo Romero had never seen anything quite like the winter storms that hit Texas in February of this year. Mr. Romero was one of the many Texans left without running water or heat during this difficult time.
Helping Homebound Heroes - June
June 2, 2021
U.S. Army veteran Homer Williams served three years working as a radio repairman, spending time in Augusta, Georgia, South Korea, and Fort Hood, Texas. After he left the Army, he had a varied career as a carpenter working on buildings in downtown Austin and spent 20 years working for the United States Postal Service.