Best jobs for saving the world

Using Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts, median pay and quality-of-life data, interviews with industry experts and career changes, and other criteria, Money magazine and compensation experts PayScale.com compiled a list of the Best Jobs for Saving the World, and three of them live right here under our roof!

• Nonprofit Program Coordinator:

Developing programs and overseeing staff and volunteers for a cause you believe in can be deeply satisfying. … Serving on a charity board or volunteering can pave the way.

• Dietitian:

The country’s childhood obesity crisis and aging population are driving demand for these experts in healthy eating.

• Social Worker

Demand is especially strong for social workers who specialize in the elderly.

Client Comment Monday

Promote philanthropy at your school by raising money for Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County

Promote community service to your students, teachers, and administrators through a common fundraiser for Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County.  Visit our website to see letters, materials, and ideas you can copy or use as inspiration.

A Meals On Wheels supporter who is an elementary school teacher spearheaded a fundraiser using these materials and raised more than $1,300 in only two weeks.  That’s enough to feed one of our clients for an entire year!  She told us how easy it was to conduct this fundraiser and how much fun the students had.

Contact us if you have questions or need more information.

TOMORROW: 2012 Cowboys & Cajuns Mardi Gras

Click here for table and sponsorship opportunities.  If you have an item or experience you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, click here for the form. To purchase individual tickets, please call Mary at 817-258-6451.

Power restored! Meal delivery to resume Tuesday, February 14

Power has been restored to our office, which means we plan to resume meal delivery as usual tomorrow.  Our clients had an emergency shelf-stable meal on hand already, which will be replaced in case of inclement weather (or another unexpected emergency such as this one).  Our case managers were able to go out and check on vulnerable clients, but we know many of our volunteers were concerned for their clients today and took measures to check on them.  For that, we thank you!

Client Comment Monday

No meal delivery today, February 13

Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County will not deliver meals today because of a power outage.  Oncor Electric told us the power line to the building was severed, possibly by someone in search of copper.  Repairs are underway; however, until the process is complete and inspected by city inspectors, our office will remain closed.  Every effort is being made to resolve this unfortunate situation today. 

Our clients have shelf-stable meals on hand that we provide for use when the kitchen is closed for inclement weather.