MEALS ON WHEELS GOES THE EXTRA MILE A MEAL FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
Meals on Wheels doesn’t often get the credit it deserves. The international nonprofit ensures those who are unable to buy or make their own meals get the food they need to survive. Of course, for many recipients, the efforts of the organization go far beyond “survival.” For those who receive food daily or weekly, those deliveries may be their only source of social interaction. And during times of social distancing, the program became more important than ever. Meals on Wheels doesn’t just serve meals to the elderly and people with disabilities — it also serves those people’s pets. In 2019, Meals on Wheels Atlanta realized there was a huge need in their community to feed the pets of senior citizens. It stands to reason that if an elderly individual is unable to shop or cook for themselves, their pets may be in a similar predicament. And when someone’s pet is their entire world, making sure the animal is fed and healthy means everything. In response to this need, Meals on Wheels Atlanta began stocking up on cat and dog food, creating their own pantry to serve the local pet community. When volunteers made their rounds delivering meals to seniors, they made sure to bring cat and dog food along too.
One volunteer with Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Larry Auberbach, had a unique experience delivering meals to Jeffery Jones and his dog, Grizzly. The volunteer told 11Alive News in Atlanta that Jeffery and Grizzly “have their own special relationship.” Larry loved Grizzly long before Meals on Wheels Atlanta started the pet pantry because he saw how much Grizzly’s companionship meant to Jeffery. Now, Larry enjoys his service that much more since he gets to provide for Jeffery’s beloved pet, as well. On top of delivering food to seniors and their pets, Meals on Wheels Atlanta also delivers pet toys and pet beds, and they are happy to take in any pet-related food or items for donation. The organization says this endeavor was done out of love, not only for the people they serve but also for the whole family — wagging tails, fuzzy whiskers, and all.
3 DUI MISTAKES YOU WANT TO AVOID attorney. Unfortunately, at that point, serious damage may have already been done that the attorney may or may not be able to fix.
When a person is charged with driving under the influence (DUI), what they do after being charged can make a world
2. Making Harmful Statements
All too often, we see people harm their case by making certain statements during the investigation process. They may admit a degree of impairment to an investigating officer. They may say that they didn’t feel the effects of the alcohol. Or they may admit they should not have been behind the wheel. The more you talk, the worse it can be for your case.
of difference. People who find themselves in this situation will want to take certain steps in order to see the best possible outcome for their situation. Avoid lasting negative repercussions by not making the following mistakes:
3. Waiting Too Long
1. Not Hiring an Attorney
Sometimes, people feel the need to put off an important task, such as hiring a good defense attorney. They may wait, not because they intend to handle their own case, but because they are worried about the cost or they aren’t sure who to hire. When people wait, they are more likely to miss critical deadlines in their case. When deadlines have passed and the defendant hasn’t taken any actions, the repercussions can be irreversible. Never let the court system work through your case without taking action. It will cause more harm than good. Hire a good attorney who will get to work immediately.
People who’ve been charged with a DUI and don’t hire an attorney may jeopardize their case. They need someone who is going to go to bat for them and will work with them on a consistent basis to get the best results possible. More often than not, people who try to handle DUI cases on their own find themselves creating new problems. It’s only after they’ve created these new problems that they decide to hire an
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