As we reflect on our mission to serve those in need, we are deeply grateful for faithful supporters like you. Your participation and contribution is invaluable and we could not accomplish our work without you.
Food insecurity rates for the most severely impacted parts of ACCA’s service areas are between 40% and 55% and child poverty rates are 27% in Fairfax County.
Last year, with your generous support, our food pantry was able to serve 1250 households with emergency grocery supplies, and since 2020, the pantry has served 7703 local families. ACCA’s family emergency assistance program served 327 local families with emergency funds for rent, security deposits, utilities, medical bills, and other essentials. Since 2020 family emergency assistance program has served 2180 local families. Our furniture program was able to provide 70 families with essentials to make their homes more livable, and since 2020 has served 430 families.
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 expand our team of dedicated volunteers. From November 1 to February 1, every donation you make will be matched by 10%, thanks to a special grant.
No gift is too small, and every contribution helps us continue our important work. 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/volunteering for 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.
Thank you again for your continued support and generosity.
Blessings,
Sue Mairena, President, ACCA, Inc. 2025