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

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ADFAC and David Erb

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

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Holiday Wreath

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.

ADFAC’s Feed the Need starts Monday, ends Friday

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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.

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ADFAC celebrates 25th anniversary on Monday

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Bill Capshaw Raku Vase

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.

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ADFAC celebrates 25th anniversary on Oct. 8

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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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