WalkFundraiser

Walk for Meals on Wheels

and Other Senior Services

In 1997, Council on Aging of Volusia County established an annual fundraiser, Walk for Meals on Wheels, to support nutrition services; over the years it has been expanded to include other grant funded services.

Donors' Gifts Made a Profound Difference in the Lives of Seniors last year by Providing . .

300,000 Meals to Meals on Wheels homebound and congregate dining seniors

Socialization, recreation and educational opportunities at eight Congregate Dining Sites and five Senior Centers Monday through Friday

32,000 hours of Personal Care

17,000 hours of Respite to Caregivers at eight Respite Centers throughout the County

And Much More

Venue options include three Walks:

Daytona Beach, Downtown
DeLand, Earl Brown Park

New Smyrna Beach, Brannon Center

Council on Aging Fundraisers

386.253.4700, Ext 206
888.252.6110 Toll Free

Council on Aging of Volusia County is a private not-for-profit agency partially funded by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs with funds provided by the Community Care for the Elderly and the Older American's Act being administered by the Area Agency on Aging; ElderSource, the State of Florida Department of Children & Families, and some support from the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties and the County of Volusia. Council on Aging of Volusia County is a Registered 501 (c)(3) Corporation.

The WALKs themselves are short in nature, more like a parade of supporters to give a face to the mission of the Council on Aging. We walk to make known that our elderly population is an important part of our communities and that for those who need some help to remain self-sufficient, we’re here to provide the services. The WALKs are our fundraising events that enable us to draw down the matching State and Federal funds that sustain the delivery of these services.

It was a whirlwind of celebrations. With three “WALK”s all happening within twenty four hours of each other; we were breathless but very happy.

From the attendance of Mayor Barringer at the New Smyrna Beach Walk and Mayor Apgar, Grand Marshall at the DeLand Walk, to our delightful ever-present Frank Heckman at our Daytona Beach Walk; we were well represented in major public figures. We had great entertainers volunteering at each event and wonderful picnic donations, especially the Knights of Columbus in New Smyrna Beach again preparing lunch for all in their 10th year. And, of course our participants, young, old and in between, canine and feline…we had it all, and lucky us. Thank you all!

Sponsorship Opportunities

You are invited to join our many community oriented supporters as a sponsor of the Council on Aging's Annual Fundraisers.