
Joel’s Story of Health, Hope and Perseverance
Joel Roy, a retired high school teacher, faces mobility issues and health challenges but wants to maintain their independence. Meals on Wheels has been essential in helping hi...
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Mrs. Janie Tope-Dawes, a 93-year-old Texan, once a poet, model, and secretary, faced deep isolation and health challenges after losing her husband and suffering a stroke. Living alone with limited mobility, she turned to Meals on Wheels San Antonio for support. The nutritious meals and compassionate connections helped restore her strength, health, and sense of purpose. Today, Mrs. Janie finds joy not only in the meals but in the community of volunteers who’ve become like family, helping her feel seen, nourished, and truly cared for.
Joel Roy, a retired high school teacher, faces mobility issues and health challenges but wants to maintain their independence. Meals on Wheels has been essential in helping hi...
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