Dear Friend of ACCA,

ACCA in 2022 has continued to operate in the new-post COVID environment. The need for our services among the neediest in our community continues despite the reduction in COVID cases. For over 55 years, the needy living in Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads and Lincolnia have been able to turn to ACCA for help; thanks to the generosity of people like you.

Over the past year, ACCA’s Childhood Development Center served 260 children by providing high-quality early childhood programing. Our Family Emergency Assistance Program provided rent, utilities, and medical needs to 989 individuals. In addition, ACCA’s Nutrition/Hygiene ministry assisted 2,802 individuals with a 7-10 day food supply and our Furniture Ministry provided household items to 195 individuals. Our volunteers provided 628 round-trip rides to seniors and our Housing Ministry helped repair and upgrade two senior homeowners on fixed incomes in Annandale. We also continued our great work with Just Neighbors and our Neighbor to Neighbor programs to support immigrants in our community.

Our continuing efforts depend on your generosity. During this year, we hope that you will consider making a contribution or volunteering your time. Our goal this year is to raise $175,000 in contributions and to increase our number of volunteers. Because of the generosity of people like you, we feel this goal is attainable.

To contribute just mail a check to the address above, noting Challenge Campaign in the memo line. Contributing electronically is easy – just go to https://accacares.org/how-do-i-give. If you are looking for a place to utilize your time and talents then please consider volunteering with ACCA! Please go to https://accacares.org/volunteeringfor more information.

Our organization remains committed to the challenge of Jesus, as described in Matthew 25:40: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Your contribution WILL truly make a difference in someone’s life.

I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the ACCA Board for 7 years and as President for this past year and have been astounded by the generosity, selflessness and support of the wonderful people like you. As we look into the future and the changing landscape, ACCA is poised to continue its great work helping our neighbors in need!

Gratefully and with Peace and Blessings,

Sue Mairena, President

ACCA, Inc. 2022