“My husband’s dad, Bill, was actually a Meals on Wheels volunteer for several years in Athens. He even won an award as one of the best volunteers. My mother delivered for Meals on Wheels, too. So, I learned from Bill and my mom about the whole Meals on Wheels process. And, I’ve just carried on […]
Archive for the ‘Intergenerational’ Category
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 […]
06.15.2020
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15, 2020
“Lifting Up Voices” World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations; with the purpose of providing an opportunity to raise awareness and open a dialogue regarding the often unreported crime of elder abuse. We in the East […]
05.26.2020
ACCA’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – A Resource for You and Your Family
Although disruption of our normal routine is happening all around us, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is still available to advocate for the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents of Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities. I used to work in long-term care facilities and can imagine the grief and fear […]
04.03.2013
It was a wonderful spring day last Saturday, March 31 in our community garden and we were so excited to have the Phi Sigma Pi group come out and volunteer with us. They took on several different projects… Some planted ornamental perennials. These plants, though still in winter dormancy, will add floral color to the […]
02.25.2013
UGArden and ACCA to start Weekly Farmer’s Market
ACCA held it’s first Farmer’s Market this morning with UGArden. It’s a shame what you missed by not being here but the good news is, it will be here again next Monday. And the next one. And then next one. Monday mornings at 9 a.m. for ACCA clients and 10:30 for the public. $2/per pound. […]
10.15.2012
ACCA is so excited about the first OFFICIAL Campus Kitchen at UGA meal going out today to some of our clients!! Look at this great spread of grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh fruit, green salad, wheat roll and a cookie. This will happen every Monday going forward! Together we are Squashing Senior Hunger!
10.04.2012
Campus Kitchen Becomes the First in Georgia
40% of food in America is wasted every year, yet 1 out of 6 people are hungry or at risk of hunger. That number increases to 1 in 5 in Athens, GA. Campus Kitchen at UGA is doing something about it. In the Spring of 2011, Campus Kitchen of UGA partnered with the Athens Community […]
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.
06.27.2012
How to Grow a Garden on Asphalt?
ACCA’s demonstration garden has really brought some beauty to the vacant parking lot on the south side of the agency’s campus. Starting on MLK’s Day of Service back in January, the garden has grown to be a beautiful project and asset to the community. and the agency. Partnered with the Athens Land Trust and the […]
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 […]
03.29.2012
ACCA’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program is Excited to Announce A Summer Meal Program
Through a partnership with the Northeast Georgia Food Bank, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) will provide much needed assistance with meals during the summer months when the grandchildren are not receiving free/reduced lunches and breakfasts through their local schools. Our program will provide a bag of food, which includes six meals and two snacks, once weekly […]
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 […]
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