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ACO Resale Shop
The ACO Resale Shops in both Allen and Farmersville will close early at 3:00 p.m.on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Don't miss out though on Friday, November 25 though, as the Resale Shops will open for Black Friday, stocked with many new items at prices that can't be beat! Shop that day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and get the best deals in town!
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Date Night!
Down Under Pub at The Village at Fairview has partnered with ACO on a unique "Give & Get" texting campaign. For a $10 donation through text, you will receive a coupon on your text messaging to show to Down Under in Fairview for a buy one dinner and drink, and get one dinner free. No more getting coupons and forgetting to bring them with you!
It's easy to do! Text the word "dwnunder" to 50555. You will type "yes" to confirm your donation, and "yes" to then receive your coupon. The $10 donation will be added to your monthly cell phone bill.
See you at Down Under Pub in Fairview!
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Fall Fest 2011
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. October 22 was the picture perfect day at the Village at Fairview for the ACO's Fall Fest. Nearly 300 people joined for a 1-Mile Walk, and 5K Walk/Run and a 10K run through the neighborhoods of Fairview. For a complete list of race winners, sponsors and photos from the event, please visit www.acocares.org. |
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A very special thank you to Market Street for generously donating meals to our Meals-On-Wheels recipients who are not spending Thanksgiving with family this year.
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Save The Date!
Mark your calendars now for the 10th Annual Wine Masters Food and Wine Pairings to be held at Heritage Ranch. Friday, March 23 7:00pm - 10:30pm |
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Greetings!
The Board of Directors and Staff at Allen Community Outreach take this opportunity during the Thanksgiving holiday to let you know how thankful we are for your generous support. Throughout the year, the families that ACO serves are helped because of people like you that donate food, clothing, money, and time to transform lives. It is through your giving that we are able to make a difference every day! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ~The Board of Directors and Staff at ACO |
ACO Holiday Food
Each holiday season, ACO reaches out to the community for support to collect food to feed local families that otherwise would go without a holiday meal. Help your neighbors by purchasing items from this list.
Holiday Food Donations Drop Off-
~Nov 1-Nov 16
Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30
ACO- 801 E. Main St. (Closed 12:30-1:30 for lunch)
~Nov 17-18
10:00-4:00
First United Methodist Church of Allen- GYM
601 S. Greenville Ave.
Items Needed:
Grocery Gift Cards for Turkeys Yams
Canned Hams Marshmallows
Bisquick Stuffing Mix
Corn Meal/ Corn Muffin Mix Instant Mashed Potatoes
Flour Rice
Sugar Dried Beans
Canned Pie Filling Canned Fruit
Pie Crust Mix Canned Gravy
Jell-O Broth
Pudding Mix Canned Milk
Canned Veggies Canned Pumpkin
Pie Pans Foil Roasting Pans
ACO Toys for Our Tots
Beginning on Friday, November 25, ACO will begin collecting new, unwrapped toys to provide to children, teens and seniors for gifts this holiday season. Collection will continue through December 15th. Collection points for toys includes the ACO office located at 801 E. Main Street, any Allen fire station, local area Walgreen stores, and of course with Santa, who will be at a Real Bookstore in the Village at Fairview! Detailed information on all 2011 Holiday Happenings can be found at www.acocares.org. |
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End of Year Giving
 As we near the end of our 26th Year of service, we want to thank you for all the support you have provided over the years. As our community has grown, so have the needs of residents in Allen, Fairview and Lucas. The supporters of ACO have risen to the occasion to meet the needs. As we come to the close of 2011, please remember ACO in your end of year giving, so that we can continue to transform lives of our friends and neighbors. Your tax-deductible donation may be made online at www.acocares.org. |
Ten Pins to Transform Bowling Tournament 
The Inaugural "Ten Pins to Transform" Bowling Tournament has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 25, 2012. Get your team of 5 together and come roll with us that morning. There are three times slots to select from: 9am, 10am or 11am. For $25 per person, you will get an hour of bowling, shoe rental, a fun-filled atmosphere with DJ music and chance drawing prizes, and $20 of your ticket price is a donation to ACO! If you are feeling like a King Pin, opt in for the $50 VIP ticket, which includes a full breakfast buffet and a Bloody Mary Bar!
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Allen Community Outreach
801 E. Main St.
Allen, TX 75002
www.acocares.org
972-727-9131 - Phone
972-727-1995 Fax
The ACO office will be closed at lunch on Wednesday, November 23, and will reopen on Monday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m.
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
*Closed daily for lunch from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Resale Shop Hours
Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
(extended Monday Hours through the end of the year).
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Donations accepted Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Treasure Chest - Bargains on Boyd Dr.
Open 1st and 3rd Friday and Saturday each month
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
301 W. Boyd Dr. at Allen Dr. across from post office
ACO Food Pantry Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Every other Saturday of the month
Donations accepted Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*The Food Pantry has a receiving dock located at the back of the building for ease in delivery. |
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