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Federal cuts threaten free meal delivery program for older Washtenaw County adults

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YPSILANTI, MI – Federal cuts threaten a program providing daily meals, wellness checks and social connection for homebound older adults in Washtenaw County, a local organization says.

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Greeley Tribune

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‘More than food’: Meals on Wheels of Greeley, Weld County still going strong 55 years later

Meals on Wheels of Greeley and Weld County has delivered more than just meals for the past 25 years. The delivery supplies a “pick-me-up” for both the clients and volunteers. One client for the past few years turned to Meals on Wheels after being hospitalized for four days. Upon discharge, doctors told him to consider moving into assisted living. But he wasn’t ready to leave behind his property and animals, so he called Meals on Wheels instead. …

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Federal cuts threaten free meal delivery program for older Washtenaw County adults

YPSILANTI, MI – Federal cuts threaten a program providing daily meals, wellness checks and social connection for homebound older adults in Washtenaw County, a local organization says.

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Spectrum Local News

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Federal layoffs act as de facto cuts to senior services like Meals on Wheels

The Older Americans Act is the federal law that guides the delivery of social and nutrition services for older people.

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KGUN 9

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Pima Meals on Wheels faces uncertainty after federal layoffs

Recent federal layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have raised concerns about potential impacts on local programs serving seniors, particularly Meals on Wheels.

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Daily Emerald

Federal funding cuts threaten nonprofits in Eugene

On Feb. 13, the House Budget Committee of Congress voted to look for at least $880 billion in spending cuts for programs within the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including Medicaid. Due to the congressional focus on Medicaid, nonprofits that rely on Medicaid-funded grants and contracts could face significant financial challenges. With less Medicaid funding, these grants may be reduced or eliminated, forcing nonprofits to seek alternative…

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