Thank you for taking a moment to review our wish list. We thrive on generous support from kind individuals. At the Athens Community Council on Aging, we make every effort to ensure the comfort of each and every individual we serve. The items listed below and listed on the Amazon Wish List are direct requests from clients. If you have something to donate but don’t see it on the list below, please give us a call at (706) 549-4850.

To drop off your donation, please come by anytime between 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. If you’d like a receipt, our receptionist would be happy to help you.

Below is a list of our most needed items. Check back often as our list frequently changes! Thank you for your support!

Ensure/nutrition supplement drinks
Depends/urinary incontinence pads, all sizes
Box fans/oscillating fans

We also have an Amazon Wish List that will ship the items directly to us!

Click here to shop ACCA’s Amazon Wishlist

Doing some online shopping and want to help support your local community seniors? Shop through AmazonSmile and a portion will be donated back to ACCA! Sign up today by selecting The Athens Community Council on Aging as your charity.

To sign up for smile.amazon.com through your desktop:

Visit smile.amazon.com
Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
Search and select Athens Community Council on Aging as your charitable organization to receive donations.
Start shopping and be sure to change your Amazon bookmark to smile.amazon.com!

To sign up for smile.amazon.com through the Amazon app:

First sign up to be an AmazonSmile member on your web browser.
Download or update the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone.
Open the app and find “Settings” in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.

It’s easy- when you shop, Amazon gives!

To learn more about Amazon Smile, please visit https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/about/ref=smi_se_rspo_laas_aas

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Athens Community Council on Aging

Programs & Services

135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (706) 549-4850

Athens Community Council on Aging

Bentley Adult Day Health

135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Phone: (706) 549-7301

Athens Community Council on Aging

Winder Adult Day Health

63 Lee Street, Winder, GA 30680

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Phone: (678) 425-0718

In all of its activities, hiring, and operations, the Athens Community Council on Aging complies with federal law, does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or national origin. The Athens Community Council on Aging shall be committed to providing an inclusive environment for all clients, staff, vendors, suppliers, contractors, board members, visitors, and volunteers.