ACCA is excited to introduce the newest member of the ACCA team, Trippe Ross. Trippe isn’t new to ACCA because he has been tremendously helpful as a volunteer and intern here for almost a year. We are excited to have him on board full time and looking forward to what he can bring to the […]
06.13.2012
ACCA and Food Bank of NEGA host Mobile Food Pantry
ACCA and the Food Bank of NEGA hosted the agency’s first mobile food pantry the last day of May. The Food Bank of NEGA delivered the food early on the morning of May 31 and staff and volunteers worked to get the food bagged and ready for clients to pick up that afternoon. Through this […]
06.06.2012
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Summer Food Program Underway…
ACCA’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program made its second summer food delivery this week delivering two bags full of lunches and snacks to each GRG child. This program is helping fill the gap during the summer months while area students are getting meals from the school. How can you or your organization help? ACCA’s GRG program […]
06.04.2012
ACCA Welcomes Five Summer Interns
ACCA is excited to welcome 5 new interns to the staff for the summer months. All University of Georgia students, they will have a great opportunity to learn about working with older adults first hand. Abby Engelberth will be interning with the Senior Corps program, Valerie Hancock will be interning with Home Delivered Meals, Sarah […]
05.24.2012
Summer 2012 Connections Hot Off the Press!
The Summer 2012 issue of connections is hot off the press. Click HERE to see the copy online or stop by ACCA (135 Hoyt Street) to pick up your copy today! connections is mailed out quarterly by ACCA. If you would like to receive a copy in the mail next quarter, please call 706-549-4850 and […]
05.11.2012
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteers at Winding Hollow, Senior Companions
The Senior Companions at Winding Hollow in Winder, GA and their clients are our final Outstanding Volunteers to celebrate Senior Corps Week!! These women are lively, active, and fun – serving 20-30 hours each week with other older adults in the building and in the community at large. They discussed their day-to-day activities such as […]
05.10.2012
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Dorothy Brown, Foster Grandparent
Mrs. Brown works one on one with academically struggling students. She also reads with a student twice a week for 30 minutes. At the beginning of the school year, this particular student was a behavior problem. After working with Mrs. Brown throughout the school year, the student is calmer, has a better attitude toward school […]
05.09.2012
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Maxine Love, Foster Grandparent
Ms. Love has been a valuable asset to our classroom. She has evolved into so much more than a volunteer! She goes beyond that with the love and how interactive she is with the children. She reads, plays, talks, and laughs with them. We call her “Grandma Love.” She has been an encourager for me! […]
05.08.2012
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Marion Deadwyler, Foster Grandparent
In addition to the duties provided by our foster grandparents, Mrs. Deadwyler (or Mrs. D as the kids call her) goes above and beyond the service she provides to children in her classroom. On any given day, Mrs. D can be seen assisting students, taking interest in their hobbies, struggles and lives. It is not […]
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