3/10/13 - The federal governmentâs automatic spending cuts are causing funding problems in nonprofit organizations around the country, including Livingston County Meals on Wheels. Executive Director Margaret Davey says funding for Meals on Wheels will be cut by about 25%, resulting in a loss of $42,000 for her organization this year. Meals on Wheels will be depending more on volunteers to deliver meals and work in offices so the program can continue serving local seniors and not have to form a waiting list. Regardless, Davey tells WHMI Meals on Wheels will be cutting back on its congregate meal program and giving more attention to its home delivery meals program. The organization will also be combining come of its positions and reorganizing hours to save money. New part-time volunteers have also joined Meals on Wheels, which will reduce the amount of paid labor the organization will require. Other federally-funded service programs for local residents, including the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, are attempting to cope with the cuts as well. (TD)
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