2019 marks the 30th year that ACCA has participated in Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April). Over the past twenty-nine years, we have repaired and rehabilitated the homes of 123 low-income homeowners and non-profit housing facilities providing over 38,000 volunteer hours and insuring that low-income seniors, persons with disabilities and families with children … [Read more...]
Stuff the Bus
The countywide "Stuff the Bus" food drive collected more than a TON of food at the Annandale Giant on Saturday, February 9 (2047 lbs to be exact). Many thanks to the local community for their generous donations and volunteers for their support with the latest food drive to help stock the ACCA Food Pantry. David Posey, manager of the Annandale Giant, and Fairfax County … [Read more...]
Annandale CROP Hunger Walk
The 2018 Annandale CROP Hunger Walk was held Saturday morning, October 20, at Lake Accotink Park. The Annandale CROP Hunger Walk raises funds for Church World Service (CWS) and for ACCA. Walkers collect donations to CWS from sponsors either online or by check or cash. Church World Service works with Christian organizations around the world to sponsor programs for hunger, … [Read more...]
50th Anniversary Booklet Celebrates ACCA’s Founders
The ACCA 50th Anniversary Booklet contains inspiring stories and historic photos of ACCA's founders and the organization's early days. It was compiled by Diane McEldowney, ACCA's 2017 Vice President, for the October 3, 2017, 50th Anniversary celebration. Learn more about ACCA's roots and the motivations of its founders. The Anniversary Booklet is available for download. … [Read more...]
ACCA Mourns Emily Ruffing
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing on September 13 of ACCA's beloved founder, Emily Ruffing. Her family has published a moving tribute in the Washington Post. For those of you who may have missed the obituary and relevant information, we quote it here: “Friends will be received on Monday, September 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
