Archive for 2012
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Maxine Love, Foster Grandparent
Ms. Love has been a valuable asset to our classroom. She has evolved into so much more than a volunteer! She goes beyond that with the love and how interactive she is with the children. She reads, plays, talks, and laughs with them. We call her “Grandma Love.” She has […]
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Marion Deadwyler, Foster Grandparent
In addition to the duties provided by our foster grandparents, Mrs. Deadwyler (or Mrs. D as the kids call her) goes above and beyond the service she provides to children in her classroom. On any given day, Mrs. D can be seen assisting students, taking interest in their hobbies, struggles […]
Senior Corps Week – Outstanding Volunteer Howard Benson, RSVP
Howard is what I would consider an “all-star” volunteer. Howard has been a volunteer for Winder HDM since July of 2009 and has been an excellent addition to this program. Howard is the kind of person that can make you smile just by spending a few minutes with him. Howard […]
ACCA Welcomes New CFO
ACCA is excited to announce Toni Edwards as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer. Toni comes to ACCA with a wealth of financial knowledge and background. She has her Certified Public Accountant Licensure in both Georgia and Louisiana. Prior to joining the ACCA, she was an Accounting Supervisor for a […]
Athens CAFE – Community Advocacy to Access Food Stamps for the Elderly
Did you know that many eligible low-income older adults are not receiving food stamps? Did you know that receiving food stamps can help older adults eat better, prevent and manage chronic diseases, and promote healthy aging? Now, you can do your part to help! Athens CAFÉ is looking for volunteer […]
Check out the Later Living Blog
Local Athenian, Warren Flick and his son Andrew started a blog in December 2011 about life after retirement. In Warren’s words ” We started this venture because we both like to write. I wrote articles and other pieces as part of my career as a forestry professor, and now, after […]
Marie Norris Crowned 2012 Ms. Senior Athens
Marie Norris was crowned as the second Ms. Senior Athens yesterday at the Athens Country Club. Huda Lillard won the first ever, People’s Choice Award and Bessie Freeman was 1st Runner Up and Anne Cook was 2nd Runner Up. With over 250 guests in attendance, the signature fundraiser for ACCA […]
Pick the People’s Choice Award Winner for the Ms. Senior Athens 2012
The People’s Choice Award was developed for the community, family, and friends to show support for a specific contestant and support for the fundraiser for ACCA. Each contestant can have donations made in their honor. The contestant with the most money raised for the fundraiser will be the 2012 People’s […]
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 […]
