Sometimes it’s funny how friendships develop. For Carissa and Sandra it began when they were paired up by MOW Diablo Region’s Friendly Visitor Program, but their relationship quickly turned into one of trust and deep admiration.
Carissa was…
CONNIE AND MARTIN LAU ARE LESS PRONE TO FALLING THANKS TO HOME SAFETY MODIFICATIONS
Connie and Martin are first generation Chinese immigrants. For 16 years they ran a popular Chinese restaurant in Antioch where they worked hard and saw the…
Girl Scouts who earn the Gold Award tackle issues that are dear to them. The award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and can lead to preferred admission tracks for college and scholarships. The Gold Award is awarded to fewer than 6…
“Dan Hungerford was a private man, and he did not expect accolades for his generosity,” remembers Dan’s old friend and neighbor Nancy D. “I think if you asked him why he gave so generously to Meals on Wheels Diablo Region (MOWDR) and other…
Susan H. is a Meals on Wheels Diablo Region client with a wealth of experiences and of stories from her past career as a writer. She was raised by her mother and father in Washington D.C., where her father worked as a writer for the Supreme Court…
In February of 2002 Connie and Al Amador were living rich, fulfilled lives. He worked as a marine mechanical engineer and she was an HR professional. For the proud parents of two boys and one girl, family was (and remains) everything. They…
Marvin, or ‘Marv’ as he is called by friends, has seen and lived through a lot since his birth on Christmas Day, 1924. His time in the Navy brought life-changing experiences in the form of convoy duty on the U.S. Cincinnati Cruiser in the Atlantic…
In the late 1940s, 15-year-old Maurice was so inspired to serve his country that he lied about his age to join the service. Through his military career, he traveled the world --especially enjoying his time in Germany. Maurice talked about his time…
On December 25, 1914, in San Francisco, Helen came into the world. Almost 104 years later, those who know and care for her still talk about her sharp wit, her strong will, and her love of playing games. She recalls specific memories of road trips…