Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties Archives

Allstate Foundation donates to ADFAC on behalf of local agent, volunteer

April 26, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Allstate Foundation recently made a $1,000 contribution to ADFAC on behalf of local agent David Erb. Pictured from left are Erb, ADFAC Executive Director Annie Cacheiro, and Cande Seay, ADFAC vice president and development committee chair. (Photo submitted by ADFAC)

The Allstate Foundation recently made a $1,000 contribution to Aid To Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, a press release said.

The contribution was made through the Allstate Agency Hands in the Community grant program in honor of local agent David Erb in recognition of his volunteer work with the agency. Erb serves on the ADFAC Development and Public Relations Committee and is an active member of the “Dine and Donate” Committee, which is a new event that is replacing ADFAC’s “Feed The Need,” the press release said. [Read more...]

ORCMA holiday wreaths for sale

November 14, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is again taking advance orders for holiday wreaths made from fresh evergreens.

A traditional symbol of the holiday season, the wreaths are made of Fraser Fir (Southern Balsam). Proceeds from the sale are used in ORCMA’s long-standing commitment to the funding of local music organizations, a press release said.

The wreaths are made-to-order in sizes ranging from 14 inches to 32 inches, and in custom larger sizes as requested. Red or maroon velvet bows are also available by order. Prices for wreaths range from $17 to $30 and bows cost $7, the release said.

And, as in years past, people who would like to give a fresh wreath with a bow to a needy family through Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties can order one or more, and the Oak Ridge Chorus will deliver them to ADFAC for distribution.

Wreaths must be ordered by Wednesday, Nov. 21, and must be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 8, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge. The First Presbyterian Church is located on the southeast corner of Lafayette Drive and Oak Ridge Turnpike. The wreaths will be in the Fellowship Hall.

Call Priscilla McKenney at (865) 482-5374 or Barbara Weber at (865) 463-8269 to order wreaths and bows, or to ask questions.

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ADFAC’s Feed the Need starts Monday, ends Friday

October 14, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Two dozen local restaurants will give part of their sales this week to Aid To Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC.

It’s called Feed The Need, and it starts Monday and ends Friday. It helps support ADFAC’s 25-year mission of helping local families become more stable and self-sufficient, a press release said.

“We are so excited to have so many restaurants return year after year for this fundraiser,” said Cande Seay, Feed The Need chairperson and ADFAC board member. “And we are thrilled to have so many new restaurants join our Feed The Need family this year.”

The press release said many of the restaurants will be also selling donation cards for $1.

“All donations through Feed The Need will help ADFAC provide the helping hand up to many neighbors in need,” the release said.

ADFAC celebrates 25th anniversary on Monday

October 5, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Local artist Bill Capshaw has donated a ceramic Raku vase for an auction at ADFAC’s 25th anniversary celebration on Monday. (Submitted photo)

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, also known as ADFAC, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday.

The ceremony is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The free celebration will include catered food, music, a live auction, balloon art, a raffle, and more, a press release said. Display tables will host historical as well as current program information.

Monday’s celebration will also include the ADFAC Annual Meeting, when new board members will be elected and outgoing board members recognized for their service.

The public is invited, but ADFAC has asked those who want to attend to make a reservation by sending an e-mail to Jamie Olson at adfacjamie@bellsouth.net or calling her at (865) 425-0256, ext. 108. Reservations can also be made through the website http://www.adfac.org/25thcelebration.html.

ADFAC celebrates 25th anniversary on Oct. 8

September 12, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Aid To Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC, is planning an Oct. 8 celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The celebration is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. as part of the nonprofit organization’s annual meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on Lafayette Drive. Details and reservations are located at http://www.adfac.org/25thcelebration.html.

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ADFAC celebrates new home for expectant mother

September 3, 2012 By John Huotari 1 Comment

Officials and volunteers celebrate the Thursday opening of an ADFAC home for Oak Ridge resident Carly Gilbert, second from right. From left are ADFAC board president Tom Marshall, Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan, a Tennessee Housing Development Agency representative, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Director Thom Mason, and ADFAC Executive Director Annie Cachiero.

She’s been living with her parents in west Oak Ridge, but child care worker Carly Gilbert will soon have a home of her own.

The 25-year-old expects to move into a home on Robertsville Road within about a week. She has a 30-year-mortgage on the home, built with the help of Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties and volunteers from UT-Battelle, which manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

“I’m a little overwhelmed but very happy,” said Gilbert, a teacher for Anderson County Early Head Start in Oliver Springs. “I’ve never owned a home.”

ADFAC school supply distribution starts today

July 10, 2012 By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties in Oak Ridge has its first distribution dates for its annual school supply program for low-income families on Tuesday, July 10, and Wednesday, July 11.

These dates are for Willow Brook students since they return to school earlier.

This program ensures that children from low-income families in Anderson County have the supplies needed to start school. Last year, almost 1,500 children were given necessary supplies such as backpacks, crayons, pencils, paper, scissors, notebooks, and basic calculators, according to an ADFAC press release.

ADFAC repair fair helps homeowners

June 25, 2012 By John Huotari 2 Comments

Volunteers make free repairs for homeowners who are elderly, disabled and/or low-income during ADFAC’s annual Summer Repair Fair. (Photo submitted by ADFAC)

More than 800 teenagers and adult volunteers have come from across the county to make repairs to homes in Oak Ridge and Anderson County.

The work is part of the 16th Annual Summer Repair Fair organized by Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC.

The fair started June 17 and ends June 30. The volunteers could make repairs to as many as 84 homes, an ADFAC press release said.