For over 57 years, ACCA’s mission has remained the same. We work to serve those in need in the Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Lincolnia areas—all thanks to the generosity of people like you!
Over the past year, ACCA’s Childhood Development Center served more than 296 children by providing high-quality early childhood programming. The ACCA CDC meets or surpasses the National Association standards for educating Young Children. Since 2020, our Family Emergency Assistance Program provided rent, utilities, and medical needs to 1,853 local families. Over the same period, ACCA’s Nutrition/Hygiene ministry assisted 6,453 local families with a 7-10 day food supply and our Furniture Ministry provided household items to 360 homes. Our volunteers provided 586 round-trip rides to seniors and our Housing Ministry helped repair two houses for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 you will consider contributing 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/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.
I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the ACCA Board for 7 years and as President for the past 3 years and have been astounded by the generosity, selflessness, and support of 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!
Sue Mairena, President ACCA, Inc.