Tag: St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
SVMOW hosted inaugural ‘Hollywood Under the Stars’ gala
After being unable to hold its traditional “An Evening on the Beach” event for the past two years due to COVID-19, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (SVMOW), the largest privately funded senior nutrition program in the nation, held its inaugural “Hollywood Under the Stars” fundraiser on June 25. The event was held at Paramount Studios, right across the […]
Insider Jane Gilman makes rounds for book ‘Inside Hancock Park’
Buy an autographed copy of “Inside Hancock Park” by Jane Gilman and hear her speak on the history of the neighborhood at a Zoom talk through the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Wed., Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for a copy of the autographed book and the presentation, or pay $10 for […]
Santa on way through sleet, snow, pandemic
Winter is upon us, and the pandemic continues to cast a shadow on the holidays. But there is plenty of reason to be of good cheer. Resilient and resourceful Angelenos are finding many ways to assist the less fortunate. • • • Imagine LA promises its most magical event yet, Winter Wonderland, the Drive-Thru Edition […]
Daryl Twerdahl retires after 31 years with Meals on Wheels
Daryl Twerdahl, Hancock Park, a 1994 Larchmont Chronicle Woman of Larchmont, retired from St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (SVMOW) last month after a total of 31 years volunteering and working for the organization. Inspired by a meeting with SVMOW founder Sister Alice Marie Quinn, Twerdahl began volunteering with local support group, Cuisine á Roulettes, in […]
St. Vincent ‘March for Meals’ promotes friendship with sustenance
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (SVMOW), 2303 Miramar St., which has been called the country’s largest (approximately 2,000 daily clients) privately funded senior nutrition program, observes “March for Meals” this month with other MOW programs across the country. The month-long celebration encourages people to participate by hosting a fundraising event, volunteering to deliver or serve meals […]
A little giving can go a long way
Giving a little time, attention or resources can have a ripple effect in people’s lives, doing more good than we can imagine. The holiday season provides ample opportunities for helping others in the community and making a difference. The following local charities would love help and donations. Often events are available throughout the year, so […]
