Dear Volunteer,

You help us to instill hope, change lives, and brighten futures!
WE'RE BACK!

What an incredible week this has been! Our driver's bay has been full of smiling (although still masked for now...) faces, and our clients have received a hot meal and a friendly visit every day! It has been so wonderful to watch our community come together to provide help and hope to these at-risk seniors.

We still have lots of opportunities for you to meet new friends, and connect with your neighbors! If you've got a green thumb, our community garden is well underway- and you can come meet our new Americorp Members Ambur and Ashley! Our kitchen staff can always use another friendly face assembling meals in the mornings and of course, we can always use more drivers- both on a regular and substitute basis.

If you have any questions, or simply want to know more, please reach out! Let us show you how awesome volunteering with Horizons is!


Kami Zbanek Hill
Volunteer Coordinator
Drivers Still Needed!
As of right now, our weekly routes are about 75% full with regular drivers! We still need about 30 more volunteer drivers to be at 100% full! If you're on the fence about driving, here are some fast volunteering facts that might help you decide to join us!

1) An average route takes about 1 hour once per week. Of course if you want to drive more, we'd be happy to have you!

2) Most routes are an average of 10-12 stops and are all in the same general area! No driving all over the city!

3) You use your own vehicle! You'll have a bag of meals and a small cooler. You can absolutely deliver meals out of a regular sized car!

4) Orientation can be done remotely! We'll send you a video for you to watch so you can learn the ropes at your convenience. No need to come in person!

Have you already gone through orientation? Please complete this survey and help us better our program!

5) You can be a Sub! We are always in need of folks to pick up a route on a temporary or one-time basis to cover regular drivers who are on vacation, ill, etc. This is a great option if your schedule is a little less than predictable!

If you're interested in driving for Meals on Wheels we have a spot for you!


Need a fulfilling lunch break opportunity?

Check out the awesome interview KCRG did with our volunteer Chad Cooper as they tagged along on his route! Chad started volunteering with us during the pandemic and has taken to the new hot meal processes like a champion!
Bring your kids to a meaningful summer activity!

Melissa and her kids find meaning in delivering meals to their community. It's a great way for families to bond and for kids to learn the value of volunteerism.

Watch the feature KWWL did on Melissa and her family above!
Community Garden Volunteers &
New AmeriCorps Members
Please help us welcome our new AmeriCorps Members, Ashley and Ambur to the Horizons Family next week! Ashley and Ambur will be with us for the next 10 weeks helping out in the gardens, pulling weeds, poking holes in the irrigation hoses, harvesting fresh produce, and working with Feed Iowa First to distribute our organic vegetables to homebound seniors!

Help us maintain our garden beds! All produce goes directly into the hands of our Meals on Wheels clients either as ingredients in meals or in a fresh produce grab bag. We're also growing pollinator-friendly flowers and fruit trees. Come on down, spend some quality outdoor time with some new friends and get your hands in some good clean dirt! Don't forget your sunscreen!

Volunteer Spotlight

This month we're featuring Clarence Boesenburg! Clarence is 95 years young and has been volunteering for Horizons for 9 years. He and his wife were once recipients of Meals on Wheels and now Clarence delivers to his "folks" three days per week! Clarence's gentlemanly attitude and soft-spoken kindness make him great at interacting with our clients! Clarence says he loves the connection he gets to his community by volunteering for Meals on Wheels!

Thank you Clarence!
The Horizons Apparel Store is OPEN!

Want the world to know just how much you love Horizons? We have Horizons apparel on sale now! Visit our website and check out the awesome selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, jackets and more! All are in great washable fabrics and fun colors. Represent Horizons wherever you are!


*All orders need to be in by the 15th of each month to ensure delivery by the end of the month.
Horizons, A Family Service Alliance
819 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319.398.3943
www.horizonsfamily.org