WesleyLife At Home

04/25/2026

A dedicated WesleyLife Meals on Wheels driver proves it's never too late for a career pivot ... and when you can make a change without leaving the organization you love, it's even better. Read Candy's story in the link below!

Time as a dedicated Meals on Wheels driver taught Candy that it's never too late to pivot ... and that she wouldn't have to leave WesleyLife to do it.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌷
Thank you to all of those on our team that help us make each day run a little smoother and support our mission! We appreciate your dedication, organization, and most of all heart in all that you do. We truly could not do it without you!

04/22/2026

Team Member Spotlight🌟
This week, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on our Home Health Aide, Tami!
Tami is celebrating 20 years of services with WesleyLife this Summer!! She shares that she feels deep gratitude for the opportunity to support patients through our Home Health services, making a meaningful difference each and every day. Outside of work she likes to travel and create things, sewing, building, cooking... you name it!
Thank you, Tami, for your dedication, commitment, and compassion. We appreciate you! 💙

04/21/2026

Soon after accepting her first job with the organization that would become WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, Pam realized her impact could be profound and lasting. Twenty-five years later, in a "command central" role that connects clients and services, she continues to change lives for the better. Read her story in the link below.

For 25 years, Pam Lee's impact has helped shape WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, and she's still going strong.

04/20/2026

So much of what happens at WesleyLife each day is made possible by people who choose to help.

From serving on our board of directors to delivering meals to spending time in conversation, our volunteers show up in ways that matter. We rely on hundreds of volunteers each year, and their time and care make a difference for the people we serve.

On Volunteer Recognition Day, we want to thank them. We appreciate the role they play in helping people stay connected, supported, and engaged wherever they call home.

And if you’ve ever thought about getting involved, there’s always room for more people who want to make a difference! Visit https://hubs.li/Q04cL_lD0.

04/17/2026

Yesterday's WesleyLife Meals on Wheels Conversations Across Generations event, “Stories in Sound and Color: Connecting through Latin American Art,” brought people together in a meaningful way.

Led by Dr. Inbal Mazar, with Drake University students and community members at the table, the intergenerationally focused discussion was thoughtful, engaging, and powered by curiosity. A big "thank you" to Mia Buch from the Des Moines Art Center for sharing her expertise and passion.

One attendee, John, said he had nearly decided not to attend, but he ended up glad he had; he commented that he was especially impressed by younger attendees' insight, engagement, and perspective.

We're thankful to everyone who attended the event as well as to our partners at Drake University’s Office of Community-Engaged Learning for helping make these conversations possible. And please plan to join us for the next event in this series, "Family, Conflict, and Connection: Lessons from King Lear," in which common family-relationship issues will be discussed through the lens of Shakespeare's tragedy. Watch this space for registration information!

04/16/2026

Today is the day! Stop by the WesleyLife at Home Newton Office on the Square for our In-Home Services Career Fair to learn more about a career in Caregiving!! 🏠

04/13/2026

Looking for meaningful work that makes a difference? Join us at the WesleyLife At Home In-Home Services Career Fair this Thursday at our brand new Newton storefront to learn more about this exciting opportunity!🏠

04/07/2026

Team Member Spotlight🌟

This week, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on our Office Admin, Niccole!

Niccole joined our team in 2024 and will be celebrating two years with WesleyLife At Home this August. From the moment you walk through our doors, her kindness and welcoming spirit help make our office a warm and inviting place for everyone.
Outside of work, Niccole enjoys spending time in her garden and making memories with her family.

Thank you, Niccole, for all that you do to keep our ship afloat. We truly appreciate you! 💙

04/05/2026

Rejoice - He is risen! On behalf of everyone at WesleyLife, we wish you a blessed, hope-filled Easter Sunday. Please enjoy this greeting that our president and CEO, Rob Kretzinger, sent to team members last week.

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Easter offers us something we all need: a quiet invitation to slow down and notice what matters. I don’t know about you, but as spring approaches, I want to be outdoors. On my walks, I notice signs of renewal all around me, and I’m reminded that each day is a new chance to make a difference.

A Scripture verse that comes to mind when I think about this season is from Isaiah 43:19: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” It’s a reminder that growth and possibility are always unfolding, even in moments when they can be easy to miss.

Across WesleyLife, we see growth and possibility lived out every day. They can be present in small acts of kindness, in moments of reassurance, and in the trust placed in us by those we serve. Each interaction carries an invitation to live life with a greater sense of meaning, to lean into hope, and to pursue joy. That is both the privilege of this work and the responsibility we share.

As I prepare to retire in a little less than two months’ time, I’m thinking of my own renewal as I seek God’s plan for my next chapter. The fact that I’m able to prepare a “second act” is a testimony to what we do as a health and well-being organization; in previous generations, retirement was a time of rest. I’m looking forward to a little of that, sure … but mostly, I feel overwhelming gratitude for the health that will allow me to continue to make some kind of impact, and to be present and active with my wife, our children, and our six grandchildren.

I’ll leave you with this: The earlier we work on our health and well-being, the better. Please fill your body with good food, move naturally, connect regularly with those you care about, and partner with your health care provider on ways you can maximize your one precious life.

Whether or not an Easter celebration is a tradition for you, I wish you in the days ahead some time to rest, to spend time with the people who mean something to you, and to reflect on the difference you make. Your presence matters. Your work matters. And the impact you have reaches farther than you may ever know.

On behalf of our leadership team, thank you for all you bring to WesleyLife and to one another.

04/01/2026

This afternoon, we’re hosting something special, and you're invited.

"Side by Side: Portraits of Pets & Their People in the Meals on Wheels Community" is more than an art exhibit. It’s part of our “20 stories for 20 years” series, created in honor of Meals on Wheels’ 20th anniversary — a milestone that celebrates the people, connections, and moments that have shaped Meals on Wheels over the years.

Through a series of portraits and stories, you’ll meet individuals who receive Meals on Wheels and the pets who bring them comfort, purpose, and companionship each day. You’ll also experience how something as simple as a knock on the door can make a meaningful difference.

Join us today:
📍 Meals on Wheels Generations Room, 3206 University Ave., Des Moines (near Drake University)
🕓 4 - 6 p.m.
🎟️ Free and open to the community

Stop in, walk through the exhibit, enjoy light refreshments, and hear a brief program sharing the stories behind the work.

If you’ve been curious about Meals on Wheels or are looking for something meaningful and fun to do this evening, this event is worth your time. And if you can’t make it, check back tomorrow; we'll be sharing photos from the event!

03/31/2026

Team Member Spotlight🌟

This week, we’re excited to spotlight Hospice CNA, Erin!

Erin started with our team in 2022 and is celebrating 4 years with WesleyLife At Home Hospice this October! Erin enjoys traveling no matter the destination and outdoor activities such as hiking and geocaching.

Erin states there is not a day that goes by that she is not grateful for having the honor of "walking someone home" at the end of life.

Thank you, Erin for all you do everyday to live out our mission and support those we serve!