ACCA’s Senior Leadership Academy is now open for registration. Our theme this year is, So you think you know Athens? The program is scheduled for 8 consecutive Thursdays in February and March. This is your opportunity to see our community in a different light, while meeting new friends and learning how you can get involved. […]
12.02.2015
The Board of Directors of the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) announce the new interim CEO of ACCA, Eve Anthony, while the Board conducts a search to fill the position. The announcement follows the departure of Jennie Deese on December 2. Deese served as CEO from 2009 after serving over 25 years in aging […]
12.02.2015
We regret to announce our Holiday Tea Party has been cancelled this Sunday. Please accept our apologies, and thank you for your support. Thank you to all who signed up to volunteer. We hope you’ll join us as volunteers at one of our future events. Refunds will be processed shortly for those who purchased tickets.
11.26.2015
We have so much to be thankful for here at ACCA. But most of all, we’re thankful for you. Our friends in the community make our work possible. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!
11.19.2015
Friends, thank you for helping us not only meet our Turkeypalooza goal but surpass it! Lots of squeals, clapping, and cheers have been heard here at the ACCA. All of this is because of you. Your generosity of giving and your willingness to help us spread our message has really shown up and shown out in […]
11.11.2015
Donate today! We have a goal of raising $5,000 by next Wednesday, November 18! Together, we can do it!
11.06.2015
Thank you for bringing holiday cheer to our families this season! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren here at ACCA are collecting presents to distribute to the children in our GRG program. It can be very difficult for these families to spare enough money to buy presents. We want to help! If you are interested in donating a […]
11.03.2015
Join Us for our Wrapping Party!
ACCA is looking for volunteers to help us during our Be a Santa to a Senior wrapping party on December 7 at 4 p.m. hosted right here at 135 Hoyt Street in Athens. We will have hundreds of gifts to wrap for seniors in the community who may not otherwise receive a gift this year. […]
10.27.2015
Legislative Breakfast Brings Out Supporters
Monday, October 26, ACCA held a legislative breakfast with an excellent turnout of legislators and community members. The morning was filled with comments and updates on aging topics and issues from local, state, and national perspectives. Legislators presents were: US Congressman Jody Hice State Senator Frank Ginn State Representatives Tommy Benton, Spencer Frye, and Chuck Williams […]
10.23.2015
Call for Volunteers: Tea Time at the Depot
ACCA’s annual Holiday Tea Party is coming up on Sunday, December 6. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with setting up the event on Friday, December 4 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm participating at the Tea as a Hostess, Server, or “behind the scenes” helper on Sunday, December 6 from 12:00 pm til […]
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