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7200 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
Information
703-256-0100
Emergency
Assistance
(Fairfax County)
703-222-0880
Donations
(except furniture)
703-256-0100
Furniture Donations
703-256-9513
Email
accacares@verizon.net
ACCA Website www.accacares.org
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| ACCA's Mission | | The Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA), is a non-profit coaltion of 26 Annandale-area churches which has been helping the needy in our community for more than 33 years. To learn more about ACCA, visit our website at www.accacares.org. |
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| Next Meeting | |
There will be no meeting in February.
The next meeting will be held on
March 6 at
Friendship United Methodist
3527 Gallows Rd.
Annandale, VA.
Refreshments and fellowship - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting - 7:45 p.m. Open to all, visitors
welcome! |
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ACCA Members
| Annandale United Methodist
Calvary Church of the Nazarene
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Annandale Ward
and
Little River Ward
Cornerstone Evangelical Free
Culmore United Methodist
First Presbyterian
Friendship United Methodist
Hope Lutheran
Immanuel United Methodist
John Calvin Presbyterian
Lincolnia United Methodist
Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Peace Lutheran
Providence Presbyterian
Queen of the Apostles Catholic
Ravenworth Baptist
Sleepy Hollow United Methodist
St. Alban's Episopal
St. Anthony Catholic
St. Barnabas Episcopal
St. Michael's Catholic
St. Paul's Episcopal
United Baptist
Warner Baptist |
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Click the photo above to see more images of the health fair.
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Healthy and Wise
On Monday, January 16, more than 300 local men, women and children attended a comprehensive Health Fair sponsored by United Way and Kaiser Permanente at the ACCA Child Development Center (CDC). Free health screenings, massages, and activities for children were enjoyed by all. You can view more photos of the day, including coverage by the Annandale Patch, on the CDC's new Facebook page.
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Challenge Almost Met
 We have until January 31 to meet our goal of raising $4 for each $1 of ACCA's $30,000 Challenge Grant from the Washington Forrest Foundation and several anonymous donors. You can help by sending a check marked Challenge Grant to 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale 22003 or by giving online at the ACCA website. Thanks to Thrivent Lutheran for matching the collection from the ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Peace Lutheran.
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Pantry Full But Needs Persist
 During December, ACCA volunteers made 77 deliveries to support 260 individuals -- in addition to 80 Christmas baskets. As a result of community generosity through food drives by Transurban, Parliament Apartments, Swiss Bakery, Inova Fairfax Auxiliary, Club 55 Bowling League, the Annandale Lions, Annandale American Legion Post, and Yorktown High Sschool, the Pantry shelves are well stocked with canned goods and cereal. However, there is continuing need for money to purchase fresh foods (milk, eggs, meat, chicken, and bread) and hygiene essentials (soap, detergent, toothpaste, and toilet paper). We also need volunteers to make deliveries from the Pantry to families in need. If you can help, call 703-914-8066.
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Mattress Bonanza
 Our prayers were answered when Goodwin House at Baileys Crossroads donated 25 mattresses for delivery to families on the ACCA Furniture waiting list. This followed a previous donation by Goodwin House of more than 100 chairs, which were picked up by ACCA volunteers for delivery to Baileys Community Shelter and to the otherwise empty apartments of refugees and families moving out of shelters. If you can donate "gently-used" basic furniture or bedding, call 703-256-9513.
During December, the heavy lifting for the Furniture ministry was done by volunteer teams from the Latter Day Saints, Peace Lutheran, St. Alban's Episcopal, Annandale United Methodist, St. Anthony of Padua, and Annandale Rotary Club. On three weekends, they supported 24 families.
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Harris Teeter for Early Education
 Thanks to Harris Teeter, the only local grocery chain that supports early childhood education. You can link your VIC card to the ACCA Child Child Development Center (#8684) at any Harris Teeter location.
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Free Tax Preparation
 For those who made less than $50,000 in 2011 and need help preparing their tax returns, there are several free tax clinics planned next month. Spread the word!
The Child Development Center will be hosting a tax clinic from February 20 - 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, sponsored by the United Way. Flyers will be available soon.
IRS-certified Deloitte LLP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation on Sunday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Falls Church SkillSource Center located at 6245 Leesburg Pike. Deloitte employees, working in partnership with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services and Volunteer Fairfax, will assist with federal and state tax returns. during this a one-day event with free food and daycare. Please contact Jen Kivlin at jkivlin@volunteerfairfax.org for promotional materials and additional information.
The NOVA CASH Coalition will provide free tax preparation services throughout the Metro Region between January 23 and April 15. Learn more at www.nvacash.org.
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Warm Clothing Needed
 Clear your closets of unused jackets, hats, gloves and scarves by donating them for ACCA's 4th annual warm clothing drive. Items will be distributed to day laborers and other needy persons on February 9. Call 703-256-9513 to make arrangements for pick-up of clothing from ACCA churches on February 6, 7, or 8, or for additional information.
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Free Fairfax County Prescription Card
 Fairfax County is partnering with ProAct, a pharmacy benefit management company, to offer a free prescription discount card. Using the card can save you 10 to 70 percent, depending on the kind of medicine and amount you buy. The card is free to use because pharmacies are providing the discounts. While the card will benefit people without health insurance, it may also provide savings to those with insurance anytime they must pay full price for a drug. In addition, you can use the card to save on some kinds of medicines for your pets. Learn more online.
Faith leaders or their designees may attend an orientation on the cards on Wednesday, January 25, from 9 - 10 a.m. or 10 - 11 a.m. at the Fairfax County Pennino Building located at 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 230B, Fairfax VA 22305. Please RSVP to
prescriptiondrugcard@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Volunteers Answered the Call
 ACCA volunteers were as busy as Santa's elves in December, providing critical aid to our neighbors in need. For example, ACCA gave $30,000 in Emergency Financial Assistance to help 50 households (130 family members) pay for rent, utility bills, prescription drugs or other needs. In one case, ACCA paid three months of storage fees for a homeless woman who had moved into an empty apartment but could not afford to retrieve her belongings.
Meals on Wheels volunteers delivered 786 meals in just 21 days.
Transportation volunteers provided 30 rides to medical appointments for 15 clients.
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Rebuilding Together
Since 1990, on the last Saturday in April, ACCA volunteers have repaired 100 dwellings for seniors and others in need. To recommend a needy home owner, make a donation for materials, or volunteer, contact Marie Monsen.
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CROP Walk Wrap-Up
 The 2011 CROP Walk raised $21,850 for Church World Service programs that fight hunger and poverty and respond to disasters overseas and in the U.S. Of this, ACCA will receive 25 percent. Fifteen ACCA churches participated with at least one walker or donation. Special credit is due to individuals and churches that raised significant amounts: Sally Norris of United Baptist ($5,916); Nancy Boxell of John Calvin Presbyterian ($5,407), and Sylvia Campbell of Ravensworth Baptist ($4,370).
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Help Wanted: ACCA E-Newsletter Editor
 ACCA is very grateful for the assistance in launching our E-newsletter provided by Joan Nagle, a retired professional editor who has moved on to other volunteer projects. This leaves an opportunity for another community member with writing skills to volunteer their services. If you are interested, contact Martha Romans to learn more.
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