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2025 was filled with exciting change, great people, and more! At ACCA, we create intentional and welcoming programming to bring socialization opportunities, wellness resources, and support to our Northeast Georgia community, but we couldn’t do what we do without support from people like you. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful community of […]

Join us in the fight against senior hunger and help End the Wait. Right now, thousands of older adults across the country are waiting for the lifesaving support of Meals on Wheels. The End the Wait campaign, led by Meals on Wheels America, is bringing national attention to the urgent need to ensure that no senior […]

2024 was filled with exciting change, new memories, and so much more! At ACCA, we create intentional and welcoming programming to bring socialization opportunities, wellness resources, and support to our Northeast Georgia community, but we couldn’t do what we do without support from people like you. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful […]

On June 11, 2023, muddy water from a nearby construction site flooded into our building. It was a Sunday morning, so the building was empty. The water flowed through the main building, ruining floors, soaking drywall, drenching carpet, damaging bathroom fixtures. But those things can be fixed. The harm to our clients, who depend on […]

The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) is excited to announce the commencement of a comprehensive community needs survey aimed at identifying the specific services and programs local older adults desire to age well. With a commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of our older community members, ACCA recognizes the evolving needs of our […]

2023 was filled with new initiatives, joy, laughter, and so much more! At ACCA, we create intentional and welcoming programming to bring socialization opportunities, wellness resources, and support to our Northeast Georgia community, but we couldn’t do what we do without support from people like you. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful […]

Dear Friends of ACCA,  Bumps and bruises are bound to happen with a mission as large and impactful as ours. Unfortunately, on Sunday, June 11th, we faced an unexpected bump in the road. We experienced flooding which resulted in significant damage to our building. As a result, things may look a little different for the […]

Over the last 55 years, ACCA has been shaped by the changing needs of the people it serves. As we access the changed landscape of our post-pandemic communities, we’re looking back while thinking forward. And through it all, we’re determined to continue our legacy of promoting aging well through engagement, advocacy, education and support.

To celebrate our 55th anniversary, we sat down with ACCA Director Eve Anthony. Here is our story. Q: How has ACCA grown and thrived over the past 55 years? Initially, our founders in 1967 recognized in the Athens community that there was not an organization that specialized in serving older adults within their community. So, […]

Dear ACCA Friends, I want you to know that ACCA is closely monitoring communications from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) so that we can stay on top of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are determined to be a voice of calm and strength at this time of uncertainty. […]

According to the Administration for Community Living, “Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, or exploited. Older Americans lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could be used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, […]

“Come on down!” Those three words repeated for decades by Bob Barker and more recently Drew Carey brought the daytime television watching to a whole new level. “The Price is Right” is a classic game show that airs daily on the television. It’s consumer-knowledge based questions, bright lights and energetic participants has captivated audiences for […]

ACCA’s Tegan Hurley and the United Way’s Mark Madison met with Alexia Ridley for an Athens News Matters to discuss a new partnership between the two organizations. ACCA’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, helps adults age 55 or older find meaningful volunteer opportunities in their communities. RSVP volunteers serve in many vital roles, […]

  We have so many clients who would love to travel this summer, but are unable to.  Please help us take them on a postcard vacation!  If you are traveling this summer, please consider taking a few minutes out of your trip to send a postcard from wherever you are for our clients to enjoy.  […]

Savannah and Tybee Island Reserve your spot today! Your Three Day/Two Night Package Includes Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation 2 Nights Hotel Accommodations, with Breakfast Dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room located on one of the most elegant streets in Historic Savannah.  Mrs. Wilkes became a legend for her hospitality and home-style southern meals. Dinner at […]

So, you think you know Athens? Join the 2018 Senior Leadership Academy to find out! Senior Leadership Academy is your opportunity to build relationships with fellow participants, explore current issues in Athens, meet community leaders, and discover opportunities to contribute YOUR skills and experience to the well-being of the community. The 2018 Senior Leadership Academy will begin […]

May is known nationally as Older Americans Month.  Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best. Since 1963, […]

In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the Athens Community Council on Aging’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will host the 2017 Elder Rights Summit on Wednesday, June 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Summit will feature a broad range of presentations on identifying and preventing elder abuse. Speakers will include: Rachel Morgan, […]

Our amazing 2017 retroProm Court are in the final hours of campaigning for YOUR votes! Remember, not only will your votes get your favorite candidate the crown, they will also help ACCA provide meals, health & wellness programming, and caregiver support to individuals and families in our community. Thank you for your support!

During the month of May 2017, ACCA will join others across the nation in celebrating Older Americans Month and the contributions of older adults to our communities. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” gives aging a new voice by showing the changing face of aging today. “More than ever before, older Americans are working longer, […]

Check out this article from The Washington Post: Meals on Wheels is ‘is not showing results’ only if you ignore all these results In addition to proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels, two other of ACCA’s programs are at risk. Trump’s Blueprint Budget includes the elimination of funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service […]

Athens Community Council on Aging is seeking a Volunteer Garden Manager Volunteer Garden Manager Position Description Purpose: The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) Garden is maintained by volunteers with the Master Gardener program, UGA Horticultural students, and community volunteers. The Volunteer Garden Manager (VGM) acts as the liaison between volunteer gardeners and ACCA staff. […]

Musicians from Athens area high schools (and recent graduates) join forces to raise money for senior citizens during the holidays.  On December 16, 2016 from 6-10pm at the Foundry, six musicians/bands will perform original and cover music as well as holiday favorites.  All proceeds will benefit the Meals on Wheels program at The Athens Community Council […]

“Thank you for this! With this help, I was able to share a beautiful Thanksgiving meal with my family!” TurkeyPalooza is an annual event that partners ACCA and the Office of Service Learning’s Campus Kitchen at UGA in providing a full thanksgiving meal to food insecure older adults. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised […]

The Ombudsman program has seen a sharp increase in complaints about unlicensed personal care homes. Newspaper articles regularly highlight the plight of frail elderly residents being abused, neglected, and financially exploited by “caretakers.” The motive for this crime is financial: operators are able to obtain residents’ benefits checks and other money. Residents frequently are kept […]

Refined Singles Unwind is a social club whose sole purpose is to encourage older adults in the Athens community to get out and have fun! The next event will begin at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 26th at Showtime Bowl on Macon Highway. All skill levels are welcome, so we hope to see you there! Afterwards, there […]

The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) and the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) planted herbs and vegetables in a new onsite senior-friendly garden on Thursday as part of the ongoing What A Waste™ project, made possible by a grant from the Walmart Foundation. ACCA is pleased to be entering into the next […]

Refined Singles Unwind is a new social club whose sole purpose is to encourage older adults in the Athens community to get out and have fun! The next mixer/social event will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the Rook and Pawn Board Game Café located in Downtown […]

We’ve talked a lot during March for Meals about our Meals on Wheels clients and our community champions. But the life source of Meals on Wheels is our amazing volunteers. We have a team of about 195 volunteers in Clarke and Barrow County who selflessly take time out of their day to deliver not only a […]

This past Saturday, March 26, ACCA held the 6th annual March for Meals 5K. The race began and ended at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. in Athens. All proceeds from the race will go to support Meals on Wheels. A special congratulations goes to first-place winner, Brad Turner. He is the coordinator for The Campus Kitchen […]

The time has come! Sign up for the March for Meals 5K! Make your steps count this year! Let’s fill the plates of the people in our community who need us. Join the March for Meals race to raise awareness and funds for hungry seniors in the Athens Area. REGISTER FOR THE RACE New this […]

Meals on Wheels clients received a fantastic March for Meals surprise today! Creature Comforts and Your Pie in Athens teamed up to provide a pizza for every Meals on Wheels client. Volunteers loaded their vehicles with the normal coolers of chilled food, but stacked next to those coolers were some delicious pizzas. “This is a […]

Join us at Creature Comforts (271 W. Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601) today from 5-8 PM for the Get Comfortable tour. The profits made from the tour will support Meals on Wheels. ACCA staff will be there in our March for Meals t-shirts. So stop by, say hello, and get comfortable! Tours are family friendly. […]

RSVP now for an event you don’t want to miss. Come enjoy an art-themed scavenger hunt at the Georgia Museum of Art followed by dinner and drinks at Hilltop Bar & Grille on Wednesday, March 16. Space is limited! RSVP with your name, number, and email address to Erin Beasley by calling 706-549-4850 or ebeasley@accaging.org. […]

Buy your t-shirt today to show your support of Meals on Wheels! Join ACCA and Meals on Wheels America as we celebrate March for Meals! Each year, we designate the month of March to generate public awareness about senior hunger and isolation and to celebrate the invaluable services provided by ACCA’s Meals on Wheels program. […]

On Thursday, January 28, several CAL+ members rallied at the state capitol with other advocates at the Be There 4 Seniors rally. This year advocates gathered to call on legislators to support budget requests that would remove seniors on the waiting list for aging services. ACCA proudly supports the initiative to End the Wait. We […]

Do you have a passion for gardening? What if you could put those skills to use for the benefit of your community? Athens Community Council on Aging’s community garden needs you! Our garden is managed and sustained by volunteers, and the produce grown helps feed ACCA clients. The garden is located on the ACCA campus […]

Thank you for your support this year! If we could wrap you up and put you under our tree we would … you’re the best gift we could ever hope for! Merry Christmas from our ACCA family to yours.

Today ACCA and the Georgia Council on Aging met with State Representatives Tommy Benton and Terry England (pictured) to talk about lowering the wait lists for senior services.

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. […]

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!

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 […]

Donate today! We have a goal of raising $5,000 by next Wednesday, November 18! Together, we can do it!

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. […]

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 […]

Please consider joining us on: November 3, 2015 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601 Athens-Clarke County has been chosen as one of only two counties in Georgia to pilot a new program called Yellow Dot. Georgia’s Yellow Dot program is a free program designed to […]

ACCA Volunteer, and Senior Leadership Academy graduate, Linda Kelly presented a check to staff members on behalf The Kelly Family Cuidiu’ Foundation of Menands, NY. We are extremely grateful to Linda for her work as a Take Out Tuesday volunteer, and to the Foundation for this generous donation.  

Please join us for this opportunity to meet with local legislators, all are welcome!

  Now in its third year, the “Athens Says Thank You” campaign is an opportunity for the citizens of Athens to recognize the contribution of our local Police and Fire Departments. On September 11th Volunteers from ACCA and Evoshield delivered over 400 letters of thanks from elementary school students, senior volunteers, and clients of ACCA […]

The United Way Day of Caring is in full swing here at ACCA.  Since early this morning volunteers from Caterpillar have been unearthing old train tracks and railroad ties to clean up our property.  Meanwhile volunteers from Noramco have been working to beautify our courtyard garden with new plants and mulch, and putting up new […]

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren recently asked the community for help to get school supplies for about 70 of the grandchildren on the program.  You all did a great job.  We had many businesses, community members, ACCA staff and board members come by with loads of schools supplies from our wish list. Big thanks to all who […]

Gracie Cummings has been a Foster Grandparent with the Athens Community Council on Aging for nearly 16 years.  Below, we get her perspective as to why this is a meaningful program to her and her family. Photo Courtesy: http://www.davisvanguard.org As a mother and grandmother I was always amazed by watching my children learn and grow […]

ACCA was excited to welcome State Representative Allen Peake today to speak to it’s Parkinson’s Support group.  Representative Peake (State Representative – District 137, Republican) was an advocate for the passing of the recent bill legalizing medical cannabis.  He discussed the  potential benefits for Parkinson’s disease with the group and answered questions from them. Thank […]

“I had heard about this Grandparents program through one of the counselors at Pathways and so they put me in touch with ACCA and it has truly been a lifesaver for me and my family,” stated Ruby Mae Smith, a program member of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program at Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA).  […]

ACCA is so excited and proud to announce that Keith Adams was presented the annual Presidents award at the Spring Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Training Conference held this week in Macon.  This award is a peer award, presented by a Community Ombudsman to a fellow Community Ombudsman through the Georgia Council of Community Ombudsmen. The […]

Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) has been blessed and excited to have over 30 student athletes from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School’s football program volunteering from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm each day this week. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Prep, as it is known, is an independent, Jesuit Catholic, college-preparatory high school for boys.  […]

Thank you Athens all for your support of our first ever retroPROM. We were able to raise almost $15,000 and that is because of you!! We are already starting to plan for next year so let us know what you want to see at the retroPROM 2016. Last but not least, be on the lookout […]

CLICK HERE for tickets to tonight’s retroPROM fundraiser for ACCA. Read more about it HERE.

ACCA’s Bentley Adult Day Health is one of the best kept secrets in Athens.  As part of the National Volunteer Week, we wanted to recognize Geri Williams, ATR.  Geri recently retired and relocated to Athens.  She is registered art therapist and has been volunteering with the Adult Day Health participants for almost a year. This […]

Athens Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson with Senior Corps Volunteers and Staff. Senior Corps Volunteers from Athens Community Council on Aging provide over 85,000 hours of service in Athens and surrounding counties. Athens Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson with SeniorCorps volunteers and AmeriCorps members. More than 105 national service participants of all ages serve in […]

Last Thursday, March 26, ACCA’s Senor Corps Program wrapped up another successful year for the Senior Leadership Academy.  ACCA would like to thank the Senior Leadership Academy Steering Committee for putting together another successful program. These dedicated volunteers make sure that SLA continues to be one of our most successful events. Thank you Merry Anderson, […]

ACCA is looking for some community volunteers for a couple of workdays in our community garden.  If you love working with great people, improving your community, and have a green thumb then we are looking for you. You can read more about our Community Garden HERE. Please click on the dates below to sign up […]

We are still getting registrations from all over the country for our March for Meals Virtual 5K and 12K.  Have you signed up yet?  We still need someone in all of the white states below?  Share with your friends and family and help us spread the word that Meals on Wheels provides meals 5 days […]

Athens Regional Foundation recently announced the winners of the 26th J.W. Fanning Humanitarian Award and the Shelby Lacy Award.  The J.W. Fanning Award recognizes individuals who have “high personal values in their own life, while making significant contributions to Athens Regional through their time, interest and commitment to the medical center and the community it […]

Isabel has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels since 2008.  Isabel volunteers every Friday afternoon.  She  and her companion, Jackie, light up the entire Meals on Wheels lobby as soon as they en up the room as soon as she enters.  Isabel really enjoys visiting with the Meals on Wheels participants and leaves an imprint […]

ACCA is excited to introduce it’s first ever VIRTUAL race this year for the March for Meals 5K and 12K.  This project will help demonstrate the impact that Meals on Wheels has on our local area, state, and nation.  It is hard to believe that the United States has 9 million older adults facing the […]

Kelly getting ready to go out on her route this week. It has already been a little over a year since Kelly Allen began volunteering with Meals on Wheels.  She drives Route 14 every Monday and Wednesday.  In that short time, Kelly has become a part of her client’s lives.  One client recently stated, “Kelly […]

ACCA is excited to introduce it’s first ever VIRTUAL race this year for the March for Meals 5K and 12K.  This project will help demonstrate the impact that Meals on Wheels has on our local area, state, and nation.  It is hard to believe that the United States has 9 million older adults facing the […]

ACCA is so proud to have Dr. Shannon Wilder on our Board of Directors and want to wish a HUGE congratulations to her for receiving the Chamber Champion award last evening (February 17, 2015) at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting. Shannon has been a member of the ACCA Board of Directors for […]

It can be overwhelming for a family to make decisions regarding the care of an older loved one.  Many times families don’t know where to start, how to find services, or understand the resources available to them. Our Geriatric Care Management program can help you navigate the road map of decisions and tasks related to […]

The Athens Community Council on Aging is partnering with the national March for Meals campaign by pledging to end senior hunger by 2020.  Please join us for the 5K/12K Run/Walk to help end senior hunger in Athens and to support the local Meals on Wheels program at ACCA! This event is now a Peachtree qualifier. […]

Athens Community Council on Aging  is excited to announce KaDee Holt, ACCA’s Chief Marketing Officer, was inducted into the Athens Rotary Club on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  Phil Bettendor from Athens First Bank and Trust sponsored KaDee for membership.  Rotarians practice the Four-Way Test.  It is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to […]

ACCA will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20. If you would like to make it a day on instead of a day off, click on the picture to the left for more information or to sign up to […]

We JUST had a couple of spots open up for our 2015 Senior Leadership Academy!! Sign up today by calling 706-549-4850! The Senior Leadership Academy is a community awareness program designed to develop informed, motivated, and committed retired and semi-retired persons in the Athens area. SLA provides an opportunity to build relationships with fellow participants […]

Click on the picture to the left or HERE to read a great article about the perception of older adults.  It makes a lot of great points about people’s perception.

ACCA will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (12/23-12/26) of this week in observance of the holidays.

For the 6th year in a row, the Reifsteck family have made and donated over 300 holiday gift bags for the Athens Community Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels volunteers.  Included in the bags are some chocolates donated by McLane Southeast.  Joyce and Fred Reifsteck III and their son Fred IV put the bags together […]

Athens Community Council on Aging hosts a holiday tea party each year during the holidays as a fundraiser for the local non-profit. The event setting is at the city’s old train depot which currently houses the ACCA. Not only are those in attendance filled with sweet and savory tea snacks but they also get to […]

ACCA and Home Instead Senior Care partner each year for the Be A Santa to A Senior Program. This year was the 10th annual wrapping party held at ACCA. Over 100 community volunteers came to help wrap over 4000 holiday presents for older adults in the Northeast Georgia area. Ornaments were picked from trees and […]

Click on the picture above or HERE for more details. Date: December 7, 2014 Place: First Presbyterian Church, Athens, GA Time: Noon-2:30 p.m. Featuring: Live music, light lunch Shopping List: Click here to preview The Holiday Benevolence Market began in 1994 as a joint venture between First Presbyterian member Mary Burton and the First Presbyterian […]

Athens Community Council on Aging is now set up with Amazon to be a beneficiary of their Amazon Smile program. Below is a little information on how to participate. It is easy and an excellent way to shop and share with ACCA! Share with your networks. All proceeds will benefit all programs of ACCA.  Visit […]

ACCA held its annual meeting this afternoon where staff, volunteers, and board members were recognized and thanked for their efforts on making 2014 a successful year for ACCA.  Jennie Deese, Chief Executive Officer, of ACCA welcomed and opened the meeting.  She then thanked outgoing board members for their years of service to the agency.  Outgoing […]

ACCA was so excited to host US Congressman Doug Collins this past Tuesday for a tour of ACCA and for him to accompany one of our Meals on Wheels volunteers on a route here in Athens.  Congressman Collins represents Georgia in the United States House of Representatives and spend a lot of time in Washington […]

ACCA is very pleased to announce the promotion of Erin Beasley to the Director of Operations.  Erin joined ACCA over a year and half ago as the part-time RSVP Program Specialist and was soon moved into the position of SSC Director.  Erin will be a direct report to Eve and help her with writing new […]

Georgia Department of Human Services Commissioner Keith Horton and Deputy Commissioner Renorta Heard spend this morning visiting ACCA.  They had an introduction and tour of the agency and were able to see one of our Mobile Food Pantries in action.  This mornings mobile food pantry will support 400 members of our community and over 10,000 […]

We hope you have received the newest issue of ACCA’s Connections magazine.  It hit the streets about a week ago.  There is a lot of god information about GeorgiaCare’s Open Enrollment as well as a synopsis of ACCA’s recent trip to Washington, DC to advocate for funding. Click on the picture to the left to […]

ACCA is celebrating Grandparents Day all week by featuring some of our inspiring Grandparents Raising Grandchildren participants on our Facebook Page. Below are some of the quotes from our wonderful grandparents and relative caregivers that will be featured this week. “The beautiful gift of love that I see and feel when I see their smiling […]

ACCA was so excited to have Sous chef, Joel Penn from The National conducting a cooking demo and tasting of Sauteed Farro and Fresh Vegetables for our Center for Active Living members this week. Live well. Age well. Sauteed Farro and Fresh Vegetables 1 cup Farro 3 cups water or vegetable stock Salt (to taste) […]

Recently, Donald, a Center for Active Living member wrote a letter to Congressman Paul C. Broun. In the letter, Donald wrote about his time at ACCA and how much he enjoys coming to the Center for Active Living each day.  In his letter, he requested a few things from Mr. Broun, one of them being […]

The Athens Community Council on Aging had its first advocacy group to meet this morning at the Athens Community Council on Aging campus.  The group of community members will be working directly with Jennie Deese, Chief Executive Officer of ACCA on local, state and national issues surrounding the older adult population.  The group will be […]

On behalf of the entire ACCA team, we wish to convey our sincere congratulations to Paige & Jason Powell (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) are the proud parents of a beautiful boy. Weston Cecil Powell was born on August 9, at 1:48 am at 22.5″ long, and weighing 9# 14 oz.  Congratulations Paige and Jason, we can’t […]

Good afternoon!!  We are so excited to be the first facility in Georgia to introduce this Motion Wellness System along the newly dedicated portion of the North Oconee Greenway that runs beside the ACCA property.  If you didn’t see pictures from the ribbon cutting, Click HERE.  ACCA puts an emphasis on fitness and wellness and […]

ACCA’s Eve Anthony and Sarah McKinney were invited to Washington DC this week to educate and speak about senior hunger issues and how the budget cuts have had an impact on the older adults. We are so proud of the work they have done and the recognition they are bringing to this critical issue.  We […]

ACCA and the Winder Adult Day Health will be closed Friday to celebrate the July 4th holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2014. We wish you all a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend!!

Last Friday, ACCA’s Adult Day Health kicked off the first day of summer by dyeing t-shirts and having a picnic behind the Bentley Adult Day Health in the courtyard.  It was also an end of the week celebration for all of the hard work of the ACCA CNAs.  It was a gorgeous day and everyone […]

The Athens Community Council on Aging was recently awarded the Beverly Littlefield Award in appreciation of their exemplary leadership in the promotion of healthy aging. The award was presented to Jennie Deese, Chief Executive Officer of ACCA, at an awards luncheon in Albany, Georgia on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the 16th Annual Healthy Communities […]

June Mazur was crowned the 2014 Ms. Senior Athens yesterday afternoon at the Athens Country Club during the 4th annual Ms. Senior Athens event.  The day was filled with laughter, smiles, and inspiration from the 8 ladies nominated for the title.  The day was kicked off with a silent auction and the opportunity to vote […]

Since it is Administrative Secretary week,  ACCA would like to take a moment Ms. Connie and Mrs. Irene for the many, many phone calls that they field each day, directing the caller to the right person, and referring them to other resources in the community.  Thank you both for all that you do for ACCA… […]

ACCA was so excited to have 34 members of the University of Georgia’s Athletic Department volunteer their time with us for a Day of Caring. They did a variety of volunteer jobs around the agency and really enjoyed the interaction with our participants. Thanks so much!!  See more pictures and get more updates by following […]

It looks like the Center for Active Living in Winterville will be opening soon and we are excited to have the opportunity to offer fitness and wellness classes in the beautiful new space.  We want to hear from you on what classes you would like to have on this side of Athens and in the […]

We could not be happier with the turn out and response for our first ever 12K and fourth annual 5K that benefited the local Meals on Wheels program.  We had nearly 50 volunteers who helped us with the race and we couldn’t have done it without them.  The dedicated runners showed up and the weather […]

Athens Community Council on Aging is excited to announce the nominees for the 2014 Ms. Senior Athens.  On Tuesday, February 25 the nominees were hosted by Elijana Cosmetics in downtown Athens for some pampering and an orientation to the event.  Sarah McKinney, Director of Development and Volunteer Services at ACCA welcomed the ladies and then […]

ACCA was excited to be a site today for the Martin Luther King Day of Service.  It was the 6th year the DeMaria family have participated in the day’s service projects.  They came out ready to work at the Athens Community Council on Aging.  It was a family day of service as they had 3 […]

Ms. Senior Athens is growing. Now in its 4th consecutive year celebrating women from all over the Athens and Northeast Georgia area, Ms. Senior Athens has become ACCA’s most anticipated signature event. This experience is a true celebration of women aged 55 and over. All proceeds from Ms. Senior Athens support ACCA and its mission […]

With the New Year right around the corner and our 4th annual March for Meals 5K coming up, we are inviting you to join us and Run Today with ACCA.  ACCA wants you to train with us for this annual spring fundraising event that will be a wonderful and scenic run through downtown Athens on […]

The Rotary Club of the Classic City presented ACCA $1000 at their December 17 meeting to be used towards their Squash Senior Hunger Coalition. The Squash Senior Hunger Coalition is a new initiative aimed at combating senior hunger in the Athens area through programs and partnerships with local organizations who share our goal. Almost 9 […]

Over 20 locally owned businesses in the Athens area came together on Thanksgiving Day to put on the area’s only local Thanksgiving race. Dani McCall from Total Training Center and Chase Street Yoga was aware that many people from Athens traveled to Atlanta to run in their Thanksgiving Day race so why not have one […]

Banfield Charitable Trust states on their website that many vulnerable pet owners such as low-income families, seniors, the disabled, and homeless people their pets are their only companion and sometimes literally their only reason for living.  In addition, many of these people have contact with one person a day and that person is the local […]

Athens Community Council on Aging will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.  They will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 706-549-4850. Thanks and have a wonderful holiday season.

For the 5th year in a row, the Reifsteck family have made and donated over 300 holiday gift bags for the Athens Community Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels volunteers.  Included in the bags are some chocolates donated by McLane Southeast.  Joyce and Fred Reifsteck III and their son Fred IV put the bags together […]

This morning the participants in the Athens Community Council on Aging’s Foster Grandparent program received their gifts from the Be A Santa to A Senior Program.  This lady said, “I am 80 years old and I’ve never had a Christmas stocking but I’ve always wanted one.  And the one I got was FULL of presents!  […]

Athens Community Council on Aging will be closing at 3:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 27, 2013,  in observance of Thanksgiving and will not reopen until Monday December 2nd.  Therefore all afternoon classes on Wednesday are cancelled. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 706-549-4850. Thanks and have a wonderful […]

Hunger is a growing issue for older adults. Specifically, this population continues to increase and funding for programs that help fight food insecurity continues to decline. Almost 9 million older adults in the United States are at risk for hunger.  Georgia is 8th in state rankings for older adults at risk of hunger. 9% of […]

Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) is so proud of the Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership for being a recent recipient of the  Shining Star Award presented by the Group on Regional Medical Colleges’. Congratulations!!  Click on the picture to the right to read the article on the great partnerships they are creating […]

ACCA is asking you to give to help us out on Georgia Gives Day on November 13!!  Georgia Gives Day is an initiative that has been co-created by the nonprofit sector itself. It doesn’t support one cause or one locale – it’s all of us in the state’s nonprofit sector pulling together to ask you […]

Come to a Celebration of Small, Local, Caring Businesses giving BACK to the Athens Community! Be a part of the 1st Give Thanks 8K and Fun Run. All proceeds from the race will go to the Meals on Wheels program. Start is at the corner of Prince Avenue and Finley Street, beside Wendys. The finish […]

Part of ACCA’s mission is advocacy and it is more important now than ever.  With the looming government shutdown and debt ceiling expansion, it is so important to call your representatives and let them know how important funding is to keep our older adults healthy, fed, and services to them.  ACCA is happy to provide […]