TurkeyPalooza is an annual event that partners ACCA and the Office of Service Learning Campus Kitchen at UGA to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to food-insecure older adults. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised $24,185, exceeding our goal of $22,000, to provide over 1,400 Thanksgiving meals to older adults in our community. A special […]
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10.06.2021
What a wonderful time of year! We have so many great things going on between now and January. Won’t you join us for a class or trip? This Fall 2021 issue is jam-packed with wonderful articles. From a fantastic story on Ms. King and Ms. Tate, 10 Habits to Maintain Good Brain Health, tips for […]
09.28.2021
Our newest issue of Connections is out! Click on the link below to read more!
08.18.2021
ACCA held its annual meeting Monday afternoon where staff and board members were recognized and thanked for their efforts in making 2020-2021 a successful year for ACCA. This year’s theme, We Delivered, shows just how much our incredible staff, volunteers and partners did in the past year. At the meeting, staff members were recognized for […]
04.19.2021
It’s National Volunteer Week and we are celebrating here at ACCA! Did you know that since March 2020, we have enrolled 318 new volunteers?! That is incredible! Together, we have delivered basic needs and reassurance to thousands of our community members. Since March, our volunteers have helped us deliver over 372,500 meals to more than […]
03.04.2021
Our newest issue of Connections is out! Click on the link below to read more about paving it forward with our next generation of leaders, travel inspiration for 2021, growing trends in gardening, protecting yourself against COVID-19 vaccine scams, and to see our calendar of fun events and activities over the next couple of months. […]
12.18.2020
16th Annual Be a Santa to a Senior
Thousands of gifts have been given to over 670 seniors and 79 children being raised by their grandparents this holiday season. We could NOT have done this without you! Our hallways, cars and hearts are full! From a small note wishing someone a happy holiday to a donor offering to be available to help install the […]
11.23.2020
TurkeyPalooza is an annual event that partners ACCA and the Office of Service Learning Campus Kitchen at UGA to provide a full thanksgiving meal to food insecure older adults. Thanks to your generous donations, we raised $22,823, exceeding our goal of $14,500, to provide over 1,350 Thanksgiving meals to older adults in our community. With […]
11.19.2020
Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year
Exciting news! For the 13th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in need. Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? […]
09.23.2020
Our newest issue of Connections is out! Click on the link below to learn about our partnerships with local organizations and businesses, virtual trips and the risk of social isolation during a pandemic. It’s a great issue that we hope you enjoy!
03.20.2020
Dear ACCA Friends, As the public health crisis emerged, we ensured that those we serve, those who are the most vulnerable to the covid-19 virus, will not be left behind. In 48 hours, we closed the majority of our programs and shifted our daily operations with an abundance of precaution, compassion, and, most importantly, action. […]
03.03.2020
Our newest issue of Connections is out! Click on the link below to learn more about the new event venues coming to Athens, the importance of the Census, ACCA’s upcoming retroProm and more! Click here to read our current issue.
12.18.2019
Our latest issue of Connections is available now!
Click here to check out our latest issue of Connections! Learn about the latest financial scams targeting older adults, how to prepare for your future and all of the latest happenings at ACCA!
12.11.2019
15th Annual Be a Santa to a Senior
On Tuesday, December 10th, ACCA and Home Instead Senior Care hosted the 15th Annual Be A Santa to A Senior Program! Over 100 community volunteers came to help wrap over 3000 holiday presents for older adults in the Northeast Georgia area. Thank you to our wonderful community for being Santa to a Senior for 15 years […]
11.21.2019
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 $14,345, exceeding our goal of $13,000 to provide over 1,300 Thanksgiving meals to older adults in our community. With […]
09.12.2019
Check out our latest issue of Connections!
Click here to check out our latest issue of Connections! Learn more about the latest happenings at ACCA, four-legged fur kids, our friends from Frankie and Andy’s Place, and pet friendly places to visit around town. We love this issue and know you will, too!
06.05.2013
Life Line Screenings to Be Held at ACCA
Athens Community Council on Aging, Athens Regional Medical Center, and Life Line Screenings are partnering to offer stroke, vascular disease, heart rhythm, and osteoporosis screenings to members of the community. Life Line Screening has partnered with over 370 hospitals across the country and has screened over 6 million participants. These important, ultrasound screenings can help […]
04.22.2013
Congratulation Fay Davis, 2013 Ms. Senior Athens
Yesterday was a great celebration of living well and aging well. We had over 200 people come out to the Athens Country Club for our annual Ms. Senior Athens Celebration. 14 of the Northeast Georgia’s best women were celebrated. ACCA would like to congratulate Fay Davis as she was crowned the new Ms. Senior Athens. […]
01.02.2013
Athens Area Village Receives Gift from Compassionate Care Hospice
ACCA and the Athens Area Village were excited to receive a gift for to sponsor two Village scholarships from Compassionate Care Hospice at the end of December. Compassionate Care Hospice organized a garage sale in October and all of the proceeds will go towards sponsoring the scholarships. Several people were on hand for the presentation […]
08.08.2012
Join in on ACCA’s newest fundraising campaign to fence in the Community Garden behind the Bentley Center. This campaign will only last the month of August so it’s important we get the word out.
07.13.2012
Lowe’s Store #0506 (Epps Bridge Parkway) worked with ACCA this week to maximize a donation. This week, a Meals on Wheels volunteer donated money to purchase fans for some of our most at risk meals clients. The Lowe’s store assistant manager Steve (pictured left), along with associate John (pictured right) helped us get the most […]
04.01.2012
Pick the People’s Choice Award Winner for the Ms. Senior Athens 2012
The People’s Choice Award was developed for the community, family, and friends to show support for a specific contestant and support for the fundraiser for ACCA. Each contestant can have donations made in their honor. The contestant with the most money raised for the fundraiser will be the 2012 People’s Choice winner. CLICK HERE TO […]
03.12.2012
2012 March for Meals 5K – HUGE SUCCESS!
The weather couldn’t have been any nicer for the second annual March for Meals 5K held on Saturday, March 10. Runners took their place and were off at 9:00 a.m. with the first runner completing the race in under 19 minutes. Each age group’ s winners were recognized and hand made medals were given out […]
12.28.2011
Call for Ms. Senior Athens Contestants??
Are you the next Ms. Senior Athens? We have the registration open and are looking for area residents over the age of 50 that are living and aging well! If you are interested or know someone who would make a great role model for our area, please have them visit the Ms. Senior Athens website […]
12.15.2011
Still time to donate to ACCA for the 2011 tax year…
What do you get the person that has everything or need a last minute gift idea? A tax- deductible donation to ACCA makes the perfect gift this holiday season and you can make it in honor of the person that has everything. You can still give to the ACCA 2011 Friends Campaign and any gifts […]
12.14.2011
Holiday Music Fundraiser for ACCA!! December 15
You’re invited!! ACCA is so excited to be having a benefit holiday music night at Hendershots Coffee. Come celebrate the season by helping give to older adults in the Athens community! ALL ages (kiddos included) are welcome to come listen to timeless jazz standards sung by Mary Sigalas and guest musicians. $5 suggested donation per […]
12.13.2011
3rd Annual Holiday Tea is HUGE Success!!
ACCA held its 3rd annual Holiday Tea as a fundraiser for the programs of ACCA. Everyone that attended had a great time including Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus who came in from the North Pole just for the occasion! Thanks so much to the ACCA Auxiliary and all of the volunteers that helped make the […]
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