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Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award
Congratulations to Norman Hicks for representing ACCA in the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals and groups who volunteer and serve across the Commonwealth. Norm has been an active volunteer with ACCA for over 50 years. He has served in various capacities including: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Ruffing Scholarship Chair, Pantry Driver, and Money Captain.
Norm will be included in the 2023 Serve Virginia Honor Roll in January alongside other outstanding volunteers across Virginia. Find out more.
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CROP Walk
The 2023 Annandale CROP Hunger Walk was scheduled for October 14 at Lake Accotink Park but, due to a grim weather forecast, the opening ceremony was canceled.
This didn't stop the 17 intrepid walkers who completed the walk and were cheered on by two volunteers. Thank you to the ACCA churches who participated through walkers, donors, and volunteers, including John Calvin Presbyterian, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal, Friendship United Methodist, Peace Lutheran, Ravensworth Baptist, United Baptist, Annandale United Methodist and Holy Spirit Catholic. We are also grateful for the Annandale High School Just World Club.
Children from Ravensworth Baptist, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal and John Calvin Presbyterian churches made CROP Walk posters.
As of today, $9667 has been raised for the Annandale Walk. Thank you to all who walked, donated, and supported this important event. Photos from the event are available.
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Did You Know?
ACCA's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30 and in our 56th year, we are proud to share our annual Year In Review here.
A few highlights:
- We have served more than 296 infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers at the Child Development Center.
- We have provided direct financial assistance to 385 households totaling 1163 individuals for rent or security deposits, utilities, prescription drugs, medical or dental needs, and miscellaneous purposes.
- Pantry volunteers made 1249 deliveries helping a total of 3864 individuals with a 7 to 10-day food supply.
- We delivered 598 furniture and household items to 229 persons in 62 needy households.
- The combined Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield/ACCA Transportation provided 546 round-trip rides – with 35 volunteer drivers.
Read the entire Year in Review here.
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Food Drives
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the recent food drives at the Giant in Annandale.
Special thanks go out to the shoppers who donated, and to the volunteers and partner organizations who helped gather and deliver the groceries to the pantry.
Thank you to Sharon Sellers for managing the Fall Food Drives and to Giant Food, Mason District Police and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1159 for their ongoing support.
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Scouting for Food
On November 4, Scouts from from 6 local troops went door-to-door to collect food from homes and then delivered to the ACCA food Pantry.
Thanks to all of these great neighbors, the pantry is again well-stocked! Special thanks to Troop 980 from St. Barnabas Episcopal, Troop 991 from Ravensworth PTA, Troop 702 From Lien Doan Glia Dinh Inc, Troop 150 from Annandale United Methodist, and Troop and Pack 612 from Lien Doan Hung Vuong.
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| Date | Pounds of Food Donated | Cash Donations | | September 7 | 960 | $755 | | October 5 | 835 | $487 | | November 2 | 725 | $680
| | November 4 (Scouting for Food) | 7730 |
| | Total | 10,250 | $1922 | | |
Save the Date
On November 28, people from all over the world are coming together to make a difference where they live. ACCA will be participating in GivingTuesday to raise $5000 so that we can provide healthy food and emergency financial assistance to local families.
No matter who or where we are, joining the GivingTuesday movement is one way we can positively impact our lives and our communities. Please join us on this global day of generosity. This event takes place exclusively online so be sure to follow ACCA on Facebook or Instagram and like and share! Donate to ACCA.
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Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Grand Opening
Annandale residents and county officials celebrated the opening of the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, adjacent to the ACCA Child Development Center on Oct. 21.
Annandale’s newest park is named for longtime community activist and ACCA Volunteer Eileen Garnett.
The park has a plaza area, a demonstration garden overseen by Hands On Harvests, a lawn with a mound for children to play on, a paved circular path, and a new pedestrian connection to Daniels Avenue.
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Drivers needed
Do you have a drivers license and a few hours per month to help with one of these programs? Schedules are flexible and the commitment is just an hour or two in most cases.
1) Drivers for Medical Appointments
Can you help by driving someone to and from a medical appointment? Drivers are needed to provide rides to medical and therapy appointments for persons age 50 or older who cannot drive themselves. If interested, please contact the Shepherd's Center at 703-941-1419 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or shepherdscas@vacoxmail.com. This program is a joint effort between Shepherd's Center of Annandale Springfield and ACCA.
2) Food Delivery Drivers
ACCA is looking for food delivery drivers to deliver food to needy clients within the Annandale/Bailey's Crossroads area. There is no fixed commitment. Drivers can work weekly or every few weeks or less as it fits their schedules each week. Deliveries are between 1:30 and about 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Drivers receive food referrals from the food captain, contact the client to ensure they will be home, pick up pre-packed food at the pantry, and drive to the client’s residence. The time involved is usually less than an hour. We also need volunteer Food Captains who work remotely during weekday business hours to coordinate the requests for food with the drivers schedule. Complete the volunteer interest form.
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Annandale Christian Community for Action
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