ACCA, Inc. Annual Report -‐ 2014 ACCA, Inc. Annual Report FY2014 ACCA Annual Report 2014 1 Table of Contents About ACCA ...............................................................................................2 From the President ...................................................................................3 Strategic Priorities / Our Service Area .......................................................4 Because You Cared ....................................................................................5 Our Year.....................................................................................................6 Child Development Center ........................................................................7 Family Emergency Assistance ...................................................................9 Food Programs Pantry .................................................................................................10 Meals On Wheels ...............................................................................11 CROP Walk ..........................................................................................11 Furniture .................................................................................................12 Transportation .........................................................................................13 Housing Repair .......................................................................................14 The Emily and Fred Ruffing Scholarships ................................................15 Development ...........................................................................................16 Communications......................................................................................17 Financials Finance Committee Report .................................................................19 ACCA Human Services Ministries ........................................................19 ACCA Child Development Center ........................................................21 ACCA Supporters and Partners Our Donors..........................................................................................22 Our Partners........................................................................................23 Opportunities for Service ........................................................................24 ACCA Member Churches and Leadership................................................25 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. 2 ACCA Annual Report 2014 About ACCA Our Mission: Doing what Jesus would do by serving our neighbors in need. Whatsoever you do for the least of my people, that you do unto me. (Matthew 25:40) The Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) is a church-related voluntary organization whose purpose is to unite Christians to promote and sponsor Christian charitable social services. ACCA, Inc. includes two entities, the ACCA Human Service Ministries and the ACCA Child Development Center (CDC). ACCA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. ACCA provides a range of services for the needy in the Annandale, Lincolnia, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Culmore areas of Fairfax County through collaboration of its 26 member churches with Fairfax County and other human service agencies. The boundaries served by ACCA can be seen on the map on page 4. ACCA’s core ministries are developmental childcare, provided by the CDC; and family emergency assistance, emergency food and hygiene products, pick-up and delivery of furniture for needy families, and transportation to medical appointments, provided by the Human Service Ministries. ACCA also supports Rebuilding Together (housing rehab), the Annandale CROP Hunger Walk, Meals On Wheels and scholarships for students with disabilities. ACCA maintains partnerships with Shelter House, Bailey’s Community Shelter and the Center for Pastoral Counseling, and also facilitates an annual Making a Difference Award at Annandale High School for volunteer service. With the exception of the staff of the CDC, volunteers deliver all ACCA services. Their work is organized by ACCA’s committee chairs and coordinators who are responsible for program operation, volunteer training, financial management, recordkeeping and accountability. The Development Committee supports fundraising and advocacy efforts in support of ACCA's mission. ACCA, Inc. is governed by a Board consisting of officers, the CDC board chair, committee chairs, and Official Representatives (ORs) from each of the 26 member churches. The ORs serve as ACCA liaisons to pastors, a communications network and recruiters of volunteers. ACCA, Inc. is funded by contributions from its member churches, individuals and businesses and organizations; grants from Fairfax County, United Way and other sources; and in-kind contributions, including facilities and maintenance of the Food Pantry provided by Fairfax County. The CDC has a separate operating budget and board of directors, whose authority and responsibilities are laid out in the bylaws of ACCA, Inc. The CDC maintains close ties to ACCA through the CDC Board chair, the appointment of CDC Board members by ACCA, membership on the Finance Committee, and coordination with the Development Committee. The CDC receives its funding through tuition, childcare subsidies, and fundraising, as well as a transfer of funds from ACCA, Inc. In addition, the CDC receives in-kind support from Fairfax County for facilities, maintenance, and special education. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 3 From the President Gail Coleman, President, ACCA, Inc., [email protected] ACCA is a coalition of 26 churches whose mission is to “do what Jesus would do” by helping our neighbors in need. We are proud to be recognized by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as one of the best small non-profits in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. In addition, through the efforts of director Isabel Ballivian and her staff, ACCA's Child Development Center has received a four-star rating from the Virginia Star Quality Initiative. In this Annual Report you will find highlights of ACCA’s ministries and ACCA-supported activities. I was particularly moved by the story of a client who was able to acquire a service dog because ACCA helped her with the payment of a month’s rent. This year ACCA celebrated 25 years of Rebuilding Together! Over those years, ACCA volunteers contributed over 44,000 volunteer hours of labor and raised more than $187,000 to repair 115 houses and group homes. This enabled hundreds of people to remain in their homes and live independently. ACCA has made great strides in enhancing communications with our volunteers and donors through our electronic newsletter and Facebook. In addition, ACCA created a YouTube channel and developed a video highlighting the ACCA programs. ACCA volunteers also have developed and refined an IT Tool to electronically transfer and store data for our Family Emergency Assistance Program. It is our goal to adapt this Tool for use in our Food and Furniture ministries. ACCA's work is supported financially by our member churches, individuals, grants, and community organizations. Particularly important are our annual Challenge Grant Campaign and workplace designations to the Combined Federal Campaign and United Way. ACCA also receives in-kind contributions, such as through food drives conducted at local supermarkets by the Boy Scouts and the National Association of Letter Carriers, the Stuff-the-Bus event, and on the annual tri-state Day to Serve. We are especially grateful for the donation of a commercial refrigerator from Continental Refrigerator in Bensalem, PA, through the efforts of long-time volunteers Judy and Woody Woodburn of Woodburn Associates in Annandale. In recent years, ACCA has received generous bequests from the estates of ACCA supporters. To use these funds wisely, we have established a Legacy Fund to address unanticipated needs and opportunities. ACCA’s service to the needy in our community would not be possible without our many volunteers. I especially want to thank Mary Anne Lecos, former President and chair of the Development Committee, and Peg Frank, Annandale Meals-on-Wheels coordinator, who have stepped down from the ACCA board after many years of service. We welcome new committee chairs: Pat Donahue, Development Committee; Cheri White, Meals on Wheels; and Martha Romans, Communications Committee. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 4 ACCA Annual Report 2014 Strategic Priorities for FY2014 In FY2014 we continued to work on our Strategic Priorities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Strengthening ACCA’s financial ability to meet clients’ current and future needs. Using technology to strengthen administration and communications. Strengthening relations among the ACCA board, churches, and community partners. Attracting and retaining the volunteers needed to support ACCA’s mission. Strengthening cooperation and collaboration with agencies sharing ACCA's mission. For example, as explained in the Communications Committee report, ACCA has made a particular effort to reach a wider audience by building its presence on social media such as Facebook, and increasing the publication and circulation of our e-newsletter. We use these media to share photos of our events and to recognize our partners. We also have taken initial steps to determine the feasibility of adapting the IT Tool to the Food and Furniture ministries, whose needs are very different from those of the Family Emergency Assistance ministry. For FY2015 we have initiated a new process to strengthen our strategic planning. We conducted a survey of our committee and board members and our partners, with a view to determining the perceived needs and strengths of the organization. From there, we hope to develop priorities and a method for achieving our goals that more fully engage our membership. ACCA’s Service Area For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 5 Because you cared, ACCA was able to provide: Safe and affordable child care and early education for 260 children from low-income families. Speech and occupational therapy for 125 children as well as developmental, dental, hearing and vision screenings to all children enrolled in the Child Development Center (CDC). Gas for the car of a homeless mother of three children so that she could go to a job interview. Rental assistance to prevent the eviction of a family of four whose mother had recently passed away. Payment of rent for a single man who lost his toes due to a work accident and was unable to work for an extended period of time. Assistance with an overdue gas bill for a senior who was unable to pay her monthly utility bill because of the extended winter season. Payment of a month’s rent so a client could afford a service dog. Past due storage fees for a homeless woman to prevent the auctioning off of her personal items. A work uniform and shoes for a homeless single woman who got a job. Dental care for a senior with limited income who needed both upper and lower partials. Reconnection of utility services for a family of seven whose father’s hours were temporarily reduced. Delivery of nutritious food including canned goods, fresh produce and hygiene essentials such as soap, toilet tissue and diapers to dozens of families each month. Basic furniture, bedding and linens for refugees and families moving from shelters into empty apartments. These are just a few examples of how funds donated to ACCA were used to provide assistance not available from the government and other sources. Because ACCA’s Human Services Ministries are operated entirely by volunteers, more than 95% of expenditures for these ministries went directly to helping our neighbors in need. Thank you for helping ACCA change lives! I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 6 ACCA Annual Report 2014 Our Year During its 47th year, ACCA continued to face challenges created by economic conditions and a prolonged cold winter to meet the needs of our vulnerable neighbors. The ACCA Child Development Center provided quality child care and early education for 260 infants and children as well as diagnostic and follow-up services. Family Emergency Assistance served 1,502 individuals in 535 households with $276,062 in assistance for rent, utility bills, prescriptions, medical/dental care and other needs. Food Pantry volunteers collected, bought, and delivered food and other necessities for 3,815 persons, up from 2,714 people the previous year. The Pantry benefitted from food drives conducted by the Letter Carriers, Boy Scouts, and Day to Serve volunteers, among others. Furniture teams made 341 pick-ups of gently used or surplus furniture for delivery to 321 households, serving 1,229 grateful men, women and children. The Transportation ministry’s drivers from 11 churches plus substitute drivers provided 186 rides for 88 individuals to and from medical appointments. Meals On Wheels volunteers delivered two meals each day to shut-ins on weekdays, weekends and holidays for a total of 9,220 meals in 4,610 deliveries. Celebrating our 25th year of partnership with Rebuilding Together, more than 70 volunteers of all ages from nine ACCA churches renovated and upgraded the homes of two local residents, allowing them to live more safely and comfortably. The CROP Hunger Walk raised $20,249 in donations for Church World Service, which returned $5,062 to ACCA for our emergency assistance programs. Ruffing Scholarships of $4,000 per year for college education were provided to four students with disabilities. The Making A Difference Award for volunteer service, which included a $500 check, was presented to a graduating senior at Annandale High School. ACCA continued to participate in Fairfax County initiatives such as prevention of hypothermia, ending homelessness, emergency preparedness and encouraging interfaith dialogue. Communications flowed to member churches, community partners and individuals through our website, print and electronic newsletters, our annual report and brochure, service brochures in English and Spanish, Facebook, Volunteer Fairfax, and the Catalogue for Philanthropy. In FY2014, ACCA was supported by 700+ volunteers and by monetary and in-kind contributions from member churches, individuals, and community benefactors. Other funding came from county, state and federal sources for aid to low-income households and support for early childhood education. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 7 Child Development Center Cathlene Williams, Board Chair, [email protected] Mission: To provide affordable high-quality early education and developmentally appropriate care for children ages 3 months to 5 years, in a safe, healthy and diverse environment. Since 1967, the ACCA Child Development Center has grown from a small operation to one licensed for 230 children, from infants to preschoolers. The Center has received four stars under the Virginia Star Quality Initiative, which measures the quality of early education programs throughout the state. It is the only center in Annandale with such a rating. In FY2014, the Center continued to strengthen organizationally, improved parental involvement, enriched its curriculum, enhanced professional development opportunities for staff members, and kept expenditures in check without diminishing the quality of care. It also increased its visibility on social media. The Center served 260 children, compared to 288 in FY2013. The demographic profile of families was: 79% White, 15% African American, and 5% Asian; 85% of the children and families were of Latino origin. The average yearly income of parents was $29,970. During FY2014, the Center provided special needs services to 125 children. A speech pathologist conducted 395 sessions for 97 children and an occupational therapist provided 91 sessions for 40 children. Developmental, dental, hearing, and vision screenings were administered to all preschool children. Parent consultations for 34 children also occurred. The ACCA Child Development Center earned a 4-Star rating from the Virginia Star Quality Initiative. Recognizing that parents are the first and most important influence in a child’s life and education, the Center promoted greater and continued parental involvement. Families participated in several bilingual (e.g., Spanish/English) orientation sessions, special meetings and community events such as Family Day, an Open House and the Preschool Graduation Ceremony. On average, each community event attracted more than 200 participants. The Center, in conjunction with the Federal Leadership Institute, continued to implement the Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth, which promotes positive communication, family bonding and joint problem-solving skills. In FY2014, the Center provided 97 hours of professional development to its staff. As a highlight, 2 staff members renewed their Child Development Associate certificates, 9 obtained their Child Development Associate Certificates for the first time and 10 other teachers continued to work toward their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 8 ACCA Annual Report 2014 To improve and maintain the quality of care and education provided, the Center used assessment tools and obtained high scores in CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), ITERS (Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale) and ECERS (Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale). These tools helped the Center enhance the implementation of curriculum, professional development practices and guided changes made to classroom and outdoor environments. As a result, the Center started the process of obtaining National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation. In an effort to further enrich the curriculum, the Center started to lay the foundation for a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative that will be implemented with preschoolers to enhance their school readiness and to close a growing technological gap. This initiative will also augment the computer literacy of teachers. The Center continued to invest in its Children’s garden, where infants to preschoolers have the opportunity to become the main cultivators. The garden has served to introduce environmental eco-literacy and awareness; foster healthier nutritional habits; promote math, science and the arts; and broaden language skills. During FY2014, the Center worked collaboratively with and/or received invaluable support from Wolf Trap, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Virginia Preschool Initiative, the Council for Professional Recognition, Zero-to-Three, Reading Is Fundamental, The Business Bank, Kinder Kick-It, the Fairfax County Neighborhood School Readiness Team, the Fairfax County Office for Children, Fairfax County Public Schools, George Mason University, Marymount University, Stratford University, Northern Virginia Community College, Fairfax County Ready to Read, Fairfax Futures, ECDE Consulting, Annandale Chamber of Commerce, Century 21, National Association for Child Care and Referral Agencies, School Readiness Consulting, Federal Leadership Institute, Volunteer Fairfax, Cox Communications, PayPal and CBeyond. In FY2014, the Center generated $2,879,632 in revenue from the following sources: 56% from government tuition subsidies 19% from parent tuition payments 18% from in-kind support 7% from grants In addition, the Center received a transfer from ACCA Human Services of $162,000. During FY2014, the Center had expenditures of $2,849,804 that were allocated as follows: 64% for human resources costs 18% for in-kind expenses 10% for food service and supplies 3% for professional fees and insurance 2% for the Virginia Preschool Initiative 2% for rent, maintenance and custodial services 1% for depreciation For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 9 Family Emergency Assistance Marie Markey, Committee Chair, [email protected] The Family Emergency Assistance (FEA) ministry helps families and individuals facing financial crises. In FY2014, ACCA provided immediate aid to 535 households (1,502 men, women and children) for rent or security deposits, utilities, prescription drugs, dental care, medical or dental needs and miscellaneous purposes. Most requests were for rent to avoid eviction or to move out of shelters. Low-income families often must spend up to two-thirds of their income on rent because of the shortage of affordable housing in our area. They are frequently in danger of losing their housing when faced with unemployment, reductions in work hours, injury or illness. ACCA has 16 volunteer “money captains” on duty for a week at a time who receive referrals for assistance from Fairfax County social workers, member churches, schools, our Child Development Center and social service agencies. Considering the facts of each case, the money captains determine client eligibility and then send electronic requests to the ACCA Treasurer, who sends checks directly to the providers of goods and services. Since 2011, this process has been simplified and made more efficient by the use of email and the webbased IT Tool developed by ACCA volunteers. Amounts pledged usually fall within ACCA guidelines based on household size and the purpose of the aid, except in emergencies such as preventing an eviction or utility shut-off or securing essential medications. In other cases, ACCA pledges what we can afford given the resources available, and then social workers seek the remainder from other sources. Low-income families often spend up to two-thirds of their income on rent because of the shortage of affordable housing in our area. In FY2014, grants of $47,300 grant from the Fairfax County Consolidated Funding Pool (CCFP), $3,500 from the Emergency Food and Shelter program (EFSP), $10,000 from United Way and $5,078 from Church World Service helped fund requests for assistance. However, most funding for Family Emergency Assistance came from individuals, churches and community organizations. Since the beginning of the recession in 2008, requests for increased amounts of assistance required adoption of measures for controlling expenses by eliminating aid to most people living outside of ACCA boundaries and by rationing assistance within ACCA boundaries. In FY2014, as the economy started to improve and the volume of requests slightly decreased, FEA spending restrictions were lifted and restored to prior levels to better serve our community needs. An immediate abundance of out-of-area requests was received over two months, necessitating the reinstitution of out-of-area restrictions except in cases of dire need. Due to a prolonged cold winter, a reduction in requests normally experienced in March or April did not occur until June. Additional funds totaling one-month's expenses from reserves were required to cover this extended winter request season. In spite of these measures, the total distributed in FY2014 for Family Emergency Assistance was $276,062—an average of $516 per household. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 10 ACCA Annual Report 2014 Expenditures for Family Emergency Assistance in FY2014 were: $ 222,578 for rent/security deposits (including $3,500 from EFSP) 47,124 for utility bills (electricity, gas, water) 5,143 for prescription drugs, dental care and other medical needs 1,218 for miscellaneous expenses such as gasoline, bus fares or funerals Our donors and volunteers changed lives by providing immediate help and hope to our most vulnerable neighbors. Each year, new money captains are needed for this critical ministry as our volunteers retire, move away or pass on. Food Programs: Pantry Jean Rackowski, Committee Chair, henry. [email protected] ACCA's nutrition/hygiene ministry provides nutritious food and other essentials for healthy living to needy families and individuals in our community. In FY2014, deliveries were made to 1,131 households that included 3,815 men, women and children. This represented a 40 percent increase in the number of households served compared to FY2013. The Pantry supplies fresh, frozen, dry and canned goods as well as toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, bars of soap, toothpaste and diapers for both children and adults. Referrals come from social workers, schools, Homestretch, the Hispanic Committee of Virginia, ACCA churches, other organizations and concerned neighbors. We also provide food in lieu of financial support so families can use their limited funds to avoid eviction or cut-off of utilities. Most of the non-perishable food is obtained through food drives. Two major drives are conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers in May and the Boy Scouts in November. This year we also had additional drives by ACCA member churches, individuals, schools, businesses and community organizations, all of which helped to meet the increased need for assistance. The estimated value of these donations exceeded $117,000. Food Pantry volunteer Susan Gates restocks the shelves following a food drive. In FY 2014, the Pantry served 40% more families than in the previous year. Several churches and individuals started community gardens and have donated their excess produce to the Pantry. As a result, families receive extra fresh vegetables in their delivery. The program also receives dedicated cash donations from churches, businesses and individuals, which are used to buy nutritious, perishable food and other items that are not donated in the quantities needed such as diapers, toilet paper and detergent. Expenditures for the Pantry in FY2014 were approximately $40,000. A grant of $30,000 for Nutrition/Hygiene was received from the Fairfax County Consolidated Community Funding Pool. The Pantry normally maintains enough inventory to serve 15 to 25 families each week. A family may receive several deliveries to help them become self-sufficient. Sometimes deliveries from the Pantry are offered instead of some portion of financial assistance. There are guidelines for For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 11 types and quantities of food to be delivered to different sizes of households. We also attempt to accommodate special diets and ethnic preferences. We maintain approximately 100 volunteers at all times. They work as food captains who receive referrals by email or phone and contact volunteers to make deliveries, food buyers, those who transport donated food from the churches, and those who maintain the Pantry and administer the program. Our volunteers include many students earning community service hours for their schools or churches. We continue to modify our program to reach as many needy individuals as possible. For example, we have provided food for distribution at Bailey’s Elementary School, Bailey’s Shelter and other food banks as our supplies allow. Food Programs: Meals On Wheels Cheri White, ACCA Coordinator for MOW of Annandale, cwhite8333@gmail. com Mary Lee Di Spirito, ACCA Liaison to MOW of Eastern Fairfax, [email protected] Annandale Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivers two nutritious meals (hot and cold) to elderly, convalescing and disabled homebound adults each weekday. ACCA provides the leadership and volunteer drivers for the Annandale program. Clients are screened and referred by the Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging, and logistical support is provided by Meals On Wheels of Eastern Fairfax. Food for the Annandale MOW is provided by Jeffery’s Catering and is delivered to the MOW office. The volunteer drivers distribute the individual meals out of the MOW office space donated by ACCA member United Baptist Church. A recent survey indicates that clients are very happy with the quality of food, which meets at least two-thirds of the requirements for recommended dietary allowances for adults. The three routes operating during FY2014 served an average of 22 clients per day (serving 50 individuals throughout the year), for a total of 9,220 meals in 4,610 deliveries. In addition, through MOW of Eastern Fairfax, 30 Thanksgiving and Christmas meals were delivered to Annandale MOW clients. Central Fairfax Services (CFS), a nonprofit program supporting intellectually disabled adults, is responsible for one route at Annandale MOW. CFS clients, assisted by an aide, make the deliveries, providing developmental training to those clients. Food Programs: CROP Hunger Walk Camille Mittelholtz, CROP Walk Coordinator, [email protected] The Annandale CROP Hunger Walk is sponsored by ACCA to raise funds for Church World Service (CWS) and for our own programs. CWS is a cooperative ministry of 37 Christian denominations and communions working to eradicate hunger and poverty. “CROP” refers to Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. There are more than 1,600 CROP Hunger Walks across the United States each year. CWS works with Christian organizations in over 80 countries to help communities recover after natural disasters, assist refugees, supply food for people affected by drought, and support local I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 12 ACCA Annual Report 2014 sustainable development projects that help people improve their lives. In the United States, CWS helps communities respond to disasters, assists with refugee resettlement, and works with some 2,200 local food pantries and poverty-fighting organizations. Since Annandale’s first CROP Walk in 1979, ACCA has raised more than $477,000 for Church World Service. The 2013 Annandale CROP Hunger Walk held on October 19 at Lake Accotink Park raised $20,249 in donations for Church World Service. Of this, ACCA received about $5,062 for our programs to fight hunger and poverty. Thirteen ACCA churches participated in the 2013 Walk through walkers, volunteers and/or donations from members. About 85 walkers and volunteers participated. ACCA also sponsored a CROP Hunger Walk Poster Contest to help our youth learn about hunger and about the Walk. Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova and Supervisors Penny Gross and John Cook joined the opening ceremonies at the October 2013 Annandale CROP Walk. In their remarks, the Supervisors talked about how hunger continues to be a problem in Fairfax County. They thanked the walkers for taking action to fight hunger and poverty, and noted the importance of ACCA’s partnership with the Fairfax County government. Most of the need for CROP Walk volunteers is in the fall. The recruiters at each church publicize the Walk, sign up walkers and sponsors, enlist volunteers and donations of snacks, and manage the envelopes and donation collections. Other volunteer needs include a coordinator for Walk arrangements, a treasurer and helpers for the day of the Walk. The 2014 CROP Walk is scheduled for October 18 at Lake Accotink Park. Furniture Don and Mary Lee Di Spirito, Chair and Communications Coordinator, [email protected] For the past fifteen years, the ACCA furniture ministry has been making an immediate impact on the quality of the home lives of the more than 19,000 clients it has served. During FY2014, we delivered 1,626 furniture items to 1,229 persons in 321 needy households. We also completed 341 pickups of donated furniture for a total of 662 furniture actions over a period of 40 weeks. This work was accomplished by a record 208 volunteers, who provided 4,357 hours of volunteer labor. When you walk into some of these places, it is very humbling. These people have nothing. They are literally sleeping on concrete. – Furniture Volunteer In FY2014, we: Continued our partnership with the KEYS Foundation for the Homeless, which serves as a clearing house for donated furniture items that yielded an abundance of quality furniture; continued partnership with M. Quinn Designs, which provides a service for senior relocations and donated furniture to ACCA in the process; and worked with a national demolition firm that provided truckloads of fine furniture from a residence hotel in DC that it was clearing. We also continued collaboration with the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) in Vienna. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 13 Received continued County support of rental storage space and access to a vacant supermarket space in a local shopping center made possible by Carol Zack Ruess, manager of the Annandale Shopping Center. This has enabled us to accommodate large donations of furniture from our partners. Completed a seventh annual outerwear clothing drive to aid day laborers who brave the cold, Shelter residents, and children in the ACCA Child Development Center. We completed two drives during the winter, with the second drive alone collecting 70 huge bags of outerwear garments. Strengthened and expanded our partnership with the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Department (NCS) that provides the vetting as well as other help for our clients. Our continued struggles and strategies for FY2014 included: Dealing with truck repairs for our four aging, donated trucks, which range from 12 to 27-yearsold. Established teams to provide the work required to sustain our furniture ministry, including a mid-week team that pre-arranges the furniture needed for the Saturday deliveries; a team to oversee up-keep and fueling of trucks; a team that services our linen closet, bundling the many bed-related donations received; and an interim team to handle recycling runs. Continued networking arrangements with other furniture operations, enabling the sharing of supplies and maintaining a mix of most-needed furniture, including: SHARE in McLean, Falls Church Community Service Council, Inc. (FCS), and Pender United Methodist in Fairfax. Strengthened and expanded partnerships needed to sustain regular operations and meet new operational challenges with the Annandale Rotary Club, which supplies the fuel for our diesel trucks, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads and local schools. Transportation Madeline Crytzer, Committee Chair, [email protected] Ray Hanlein, Scheduling Coordinator, [email protected] Many in our community are unable to keep medical appointments because they cannot drive or use public transportation. Some people face these problems only when they become ill or need a check-up. Others have a continuing need for rides to appointments such as physical or mental health therapy, cancer treatment sessions or dialysis. Volunteer drivers from 11 ACCA member churches provided transportation assistance in FY2014, with help from additional individuals who serve as substitute drivers when a church needed additional volunteers. Several clients used the service more than once (e. g., for chemotherapy or dialysis) for a total of 186 client transports. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 14 ACCA Annual Report 2014 Participating Churches Lincolnia United Methodist Annandale United Methodist Holy Spirit Catholic St. Alban’s Episcopal John Calvin Presbyterian Queen of Apostles Catholic Ravensworth Baptist St. Michael’s Catholic Culmore United Methodist St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church of Jesus Christ, LDS TOTALS: Rides 19 19 12 13 15 20 17 12 17 20 22 186 Clients 7 8 6 8 9 9 7 6 8 11 9 88 During FY2014, the Transportation program collaborated with the Fairfax County Human Services and Health Departments, Evergreen House, Lincolnia Senior Center, and the Hispanic Committee of Virginia in responding to requests for service, especially for the elderly. This year we automated the process to improve communications among the drivers and coordinators, eliminating the need for the infamous “black bag!” The Transportation Committee seeks additional churches to join this ministry as well as individuals who are willing to drive as substitutes when scheduled churches are short of volunteers. Housing Repair Marie Monsen, Rebuilding Together Chair, [email protected] On April 26, 2014, more than 70 volunteers from nine churches, United Bank and John Harley Associates joined together to repair two homes in Falls Church. Workers came from Annandale and Lincolnia United Methodist, Holy Spirit and Queen of Apostles Catholic, John Calvin and Providence Presbyterian, Latter-Day Saints, Ravensworth Baptist and St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Churches. The work was directed by experienced house captains Ken Mittelholtz, Frank Spink, John Clarke, Brad Moffett and Jim Stewart. Volunteers completed major outside tasks including deck House Captains Ken Mittelholtz and and stair repair, gutter and downspout replacement, John Clarke. More than 70 volunteers mowing and yard work. They replaced the roof and from nine ACCA churches repaired two painted a shed, repaired windows and painted trim. They homes in FY2014. also hauled away a great deal of yard trash. Inside, volunteers painted a kitchen, repaired toilets, installed several electrical outlets and smoke alarms and completed a number of minor repairs. At the end of the day, the big smiles on the For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 15 faces of both homeowners told us how much they appreciated our help. As always, the volunteers felt blessed knowing God’s grace was flowing through us to those we were helping. The year 2014 marked the 25th year that ACCA volunteers, in partnership with Rebuilding Together (RT), have provided home repair assistance to low-income homeowners, primarily seniors, persons with disabilities and families with children. RT is the largest volunteer home repair program in the United States. Our common goal is to provide a safe, accessible and healthy environment for those we serve. Volunteers range from 16 to 80 and bring a variety of skills and skill levels to perform tasks ranging from carpentry, painting, plumbing and yard work to providing sandwiches, snacks and beverages. The work is organized and directed by house captains who contribute their expertise and countless hours to ensure that the work is done well and on time. Staff from the RT Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church affiliate inspect the houses, work with the homeowners, make house assignments and provide insurance for the volunteers. Funds for the work are provided by the churches involved and some individuals. RT Executive Director Patricia Klein presented ACCA a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of our 25-year partnership. Over the years, ACCA volunteers have contributed over 44,000 volunteer hours and raised more than $187,000 to repair 115 houses and group homes, thereby enabling hundreds of people to remain in their homes and to live independently. ACCA supporters are urged to be on the lookout for homeowners who might benefit from our help in the future. Those with annual income less than $30,000, especially seniors, may qualify. Other ways in which ACCA addresses the needs for housing and temporary shelter are: Providing volunteer support to Shelter House and Bailey’s Shelter Assisting families in crisis with money for rent and utility bills Providing security deposits, food and furniture for families leaving shelters Serving on task forces in support of Fairfax County’s initiative to end homelessness Participating in Faith Communities in Action to promote co-ordination of initiatives Encouraging churches to participate in the County’s Hypothermia Prevention program For more information on how to become involved in Rebuilding Together, contact Marie Monsen. The Emily and Fred Ruffing Scholarships Ann Marie Hicks, Committee Chair, [email protected] Since 1979, ACCA has awarded four-year college scholarships, currently $4000 per year, to high school seniors who have overcome disabilities to succeed in school and life. Financial need is also a strong consideration. Awards are made as a tribute to Emily and Fred Ruffing, leaders of the lay group who founded ACCA. Fred Ruffing was developing a program for the deaf at his Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) workplace when he died of a biking accident. Emily (a volunteer for ACCA since 1967 and first chair of the Family Emergency Committee) served for 33 years as Coordinator of Students Services at the ACCA Child Development Center, where she provided support for children and families with special needs. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 16 ACCA Annual Report 2014 The scholarship program was inspired by the Ruffings’ dedication to assisting persons with disabilities as well as their roles in founding ACCA. It honors students who have overcome special challenges and lends support for achieving their goals. The Ruffing scholarships also afford ACCA an opportunity to provide these students with two outstanding models of Christian life in action. As of June 2014, ACCA has awarded $254,450 to 40 students. The recipients for the 2014/2015 academic year are: Afomeya McKonnen, Gallaudet University (Pharmacology Major) Genesis Andia, George Mason University (Psychology Major) Raymond Phung, George Mason University Darling Perez, George Mason University Ruffing Scholarships are supported by designated donations to ACCA, supplemented from the General Fund. Scholarship applications are solicited through outreach to member churches, ACCA website information, newsletter articles and grant proposals. Development Pat Donahue, Chair, Development Committee, [email protected] For more than a decade, ACCA has sought funding from government and other sources because economic conditions and demographic changes have lessened the ability of our member churches to meet the growing needs of our neighbors. Committee members and others identified prospects for funding, prepared funding proposals and submitted grant reports. ACCA also testified and advocated about growing needs to regional funders and elected officials. In addition, the Development Committee organized ACCA’s annual Challenge Grant and workplace-giving campaigns as well as the United Way-sponsored DoMore24 online giving campaign. United Way President Rosie Allen-Herring with ACCA President Gail Coleman and Emergency Family Assistance Chair Marie Markey. ACCA received a $25,000 United Way Community Impact Grant for calendar year 2014. ACCA’s Challenge Grant was especially successful. ACCA received a generous grant of $18,000 from the Washington Forrest Foundation and another $21,000 from anonymous donors to form the foundation of our challenge. Our goal was to raise $3 for every dollar committed. In fact, we substantially exceeded our goal. We received additional donations of $128,472, for a total of $167,472. During FY2014, ACCA received grants and donations from the public and private sectors, including both individuals and business and community organizations. Please see our list of business and organization donors at the end of this Report. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 17 Funder Public Sector Funders Fairfax County Consolidated Community Funding Pool (CCFP) Fairfax County QAP Virginia Pre-School Initiative Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) U.S. Department of Agriculture $ Amount Purpose 29,000 47,300 24,700 12,775 54,000 3,500 129,720 Nutrition/Hygiene Basic Needs Furniture Storage CDC CDC Rent CDC Private Sector Funders Individual Donors Church Contributions Business & Other Organization Support $162,465 Various Programs 156,120 Various Programs 89,968 Various Programs Total $709,548 In addition to these financial awards, ACCA has been fortunate to receive over $600,000 in donations of goods and services from individual, public and private sector donors, as well as countless hours of volunteer labor. In collaboration with the Communications Committee, the Development Committee has undertaken several strategies to improve its fundraising. For example, ACCA has joined the Amazon Smile campaign, which donates 0. 5% of designated customer purchases to ACCA. In addition, we created a slideshow for the United Way DoMore24 campaign, which we will be able to use in future campaigns. The Catalogue for Philanthropy continues to list ACCA as “One of the Best” small non-profits in the DC Area, serving to encourage Greater Washington area residents to contribute to ACCA. Communications Martha Romans, Chair, Communications Committee, [email protected] ACCA communicates with member churches, partners, volunteers and supporters through its monthly e-newsletter, print newsletter, annual report and report brochure, social media, and the ACCA website. Over the past year, there has been increased attention to coordinating these efforts with those of the ACCA Child Development Center staff. In FY2014, the ACCA e-newsletter was published monthly, with a combined July/August issue. Distribution increased by 9%, from 540 to 590. The e-newsletter features updates from the various ACCA ministries, announcements plus photos of ACCA-coordinated events such as the Pastors and Partners Luncheon, CROP Walk, winter coat distribution, Rebuilding Together, and presentation of the Ruffing Scholarships. ACCA member churches are invited to share the newsletter via their websites or other email communications. Constant Contact recognized the For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. 18 ACCA Annual Report 2014 newsletter editor, Martha Romans, for the newsletter’s consistently high open rate, click through rate, and low bounce rate. ACCA continued to build its presence on social media, using Facebook to share photos of ACCArelated events as well as to recognize its partners and donors, such as the United Way of the National Capital Area, Rebuilding Together and the Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Clubs. As of July, 142 people were following the ACCA Facebook page. We also created an ACCA YouTube channel to host videos about ACCA. In June 2014, ACCA participated in DoMore24, the second annual online fundraiser coordinated by the United Way. The Communications and Development Committees and the CDC staff worked together to develop a video slide show about the ACCA ministries in English and Spanish and to promote the campaign through the ACCA website, direct emails and the ACCA and CDC Facebook pages. ACCA published three issues of its print newsletter in FY2014, printing and distributing 4,000 copies. This newsletter is distributed through member churches and serves those who do not use online communication. Other print publications included our Annual Report and related brochure. These are also available on the ACCA website. Volunteers are needed to take pictures at ACCA-related events, write articles and monitor our social media. Contact Martha Romans for more information. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 19 Finance Committee Report Norman Hicks, Committee Chair, [email protected] The Finance Committee met four times during FY2014, reviewing financial results and guiding the work of the auditors. The audit for 2013 found no deficiencies in ACCA’s accounts. However, the auditor’s review of management procedures suggested a number of areas in which management controls could be improved. In response to this, the Board approved a statement on improved financial policies that was prepared by the Committee. For the Human Services Ministries ACCA has agreed to: increase the number of signatories on large checks, review bank reconciliations monthly, tighten procedures related to family emergency expenditures, improve the valuation of in-kind donations, and improve controls on wire transfers and account write-offs. For the CDC, ACCA has agreed that steps will be taken to improve record keeping and billing procedures, and to update inventory valuation and human resources files. In April, the Committee discussed and approved steps to increase the budget for Family Emergency expenditures, given increased demand for rent and other payments. At the Committee’s suggestion, the Board approved an increase of up to $20,000 in the budget. In fact, only about $5,000 of this increase was actually needed. An initial meeting with the auditors on the work program for the FY2014 audit was held in June 2014. ACCA Human Services Inc. Financial Reports Homer Christensen, Treasurer, ACCA, Inc., [email protected] ACCA Human Services Ministries Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Other Current Assets Fixed Assets Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Equity Unrestricted Net Assets Net of Operations Board Designated - Legacy Fund Temporarily restrict net asset Total Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 511,855 21,694 19,167 25,881 578,597 8,746 89,983 28,698 414,703 36,466 569,850 578,597 ACCA Human Services Ministries Statement of Revenue and Expenditures For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. 20 ACCA Annual Report 2014 For the year ended June 30, 2014 Jul 2013 - Jun 2014 Receipts & Revenues Church Contributions Individual Contributions Organization & Business Support Grants- Organization & Business Grants- Fairfax County Grants- Federal In-Kind Support Investment Income Total Receipts & Revenues Expenditures Family Emergency Ministries Exp Nutrition/Hygiene Ministries Ex Furniture Ministries Exp Ruffing Scholarship Making a Difference Award Housing (Rebuilding Together) Depreciation -Program services Total Expenditures · ACCA Ministries Management and General Total Expenditures Released from restriction ACCA CDC Shared Program Support Net of Operations $ 155,820 156,665 49,920 33,700 101,000 3,500 139,619 3,825 644,049 275,611 160,412 58,905 16,000 581 7,000 5,000 523,509 16,322 539,831 -$86,480 162,000 28,698 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 21 ACCA Child Development Center Financial Reports Cathleen Williams, CDC Board Chair, [email protected] Maria-Isabel Ballivian, CDC Executive Director, [email protected] ACCA Child Development Center Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2014 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Other Current Assets Investments Property & Equipment, NET Total Assets LIABILITIES Current Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted Net Assets - Beginning of Year Adjusted Net of operations Unrestricted Net Assets -End of Year Temporarily restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 600,418 252,033 100,000 91,445 1,043,896 127,294 708,774 191,828 900,602 16,000 916,602 1,043,896 ACCA Child Development Center Statement of Revenue and Expenditures For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014 $ REVENUE Child Care Subsidies Parent Fees Public Support Grants for Public and Private In Kind Support Other Revenue Total Revenue 1,600,558 554,849 7,400 196,995 511,769 8,061 2,879,632 EXPENDITURES Program Services Management and General Total Expenditures Net of operations Transfers from HSM Adjusted Net of operations 2,364,014 485,790 2,849,804 29,828 162,000 191,828 I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 22 ACCA Annual Report 2014 ACCA Supporters and Partners Our Donors ACCA, Inc. received cash and in-kind support from individuals, churches, businesses, community organizations and foundations. We are profoundly grateful to all who have so generously supported our efforts to “do what Jesus would do.” More than 520 individual donors ACCA member churches American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1976 Annandale Lions Club Annandale Rentals Annandale Rotary Foundation Annandale Shopping Center Associations, Inc. Bailey’s Cross Roads Host Lions Club Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club Cavich Creative LLC Cbeyond Casey 4522 Foundation, Knights of Columbus Continental Refrigerator Century 21 Church World Service Education Inc. EDCD Consulting Elks Auxiliary Arlington-Fairfax Emergency Food and Shelter Program Evergreen Title Company ExxonMobil Fairfax County Consolidated Funding Pool Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation Gannett Foundation Giant Food Annandale George Washington University Goodwin House Foundation Government Services Corp. Greater Annandale Recreation Center Harris Teeter International Dance LLC KEYS for the Homeless Foundation Kinder Kick-It Koweelczky, Inc. Lake Barcroft Woman’s Club Lerner Corporation LT Services, Inc. M. Quinn Designs Meals on Wheels of Eastern Fairfax National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association National Demolition and Environmental, Inc. Northern Virginia Ethical Society Philip L. Graham Foundation QueCreative Reading is Fundamental Red Hat Hotties of Annandale-Springfield Reptiles Alive SEC Stratford University The Business Bank Thorson Foundation Thrivent Financial, Alexandria Chapter United Way of the National Capital Area Community Impact Fund Virginia Preschool Initiative Washington Forrest Foundation Wolf Trap Woodburn Associates, Inc. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 23 Our Partners ACCA, Inc. partnered with other organizations that supported our mission, including AARP Alliance for Human Services America's Charities Annandale Chamber of Commerce Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter Boy Scouts of America Catalogue for Philanthropy Combined Federal Campaign Coordinated Service Planning Council for Professional Recognition Cox Communication Culmore Partnership and Family Resource Center Fairfax County Neighborhood School Readiness Team Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Fairfax County Office for Children Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness Fairfax County Police – Franconia Station Fairfax County Public Schools Fairfax County Ready to Read Fairfax Futures Faith Communities in Action Federal Leadership Institute Frontier Landscaping John Harley Associates George Mason University Giant Food Loehmann’s Plaza Lockheed Martin Marymount University National Association for Child Care and Referral Agencies National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Letter Carriers Northern Virginia Community College Parliament Apartments PayPal Rebuilding Together of Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church Sambos Caporales Safeway Annandale and Springfield School Readiness Counseling Shoppers Food Warehouse Landmark United Bank United Way of the National Capital Area Volunteer Fairfax Zero to Three I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 24 ACCA Annual Report 2014 Opportunities for Service Join our work! If you would like to serve our community, please consider sharing your time and talents: Child Development Center Assist teachers in the preschool or infant center Donate a tuition scholarship (which may be paid in monthly installments) Make cot sheets and/or coverlets for children to use at nap time Launder cot sheets over the weekend (once or twice a year) Family Emergency Assistance Serve as “money captain” to take referrals and arrange for financial assistance (1 week every 3 months)* Food Pantry Serve as "food captain” to take referrals and arrange for deliveries (1 week every 3 months)* Deliver food from the Pantry to needy clients (as often as you agree to) Deliver food from an ACCA member church to the Pantry Organize food collection from members of your church or another organization Help to organize the Pantry Shop for bulk items (probably requires a truck or van) Furniture Pick up and deliver furniture on Saturday mornings or weekdays (4 to 6 times per year) Assist with administration and phone calls Donate and solicit gently used furniture, sewing machines, vacuums, and bikes Interpret for clients whose English is limited Transportation Drive sick or needy people to medical or therapy appointments (once every 3-4 months) Coordinate a group of volunteer drivers from your church Meals On Wheels Deliver prepared meals to the homes of shut-ins and the elderly Serve from home or office as a route or back-up coordinator (requires a computer) Other Support Serve as the Organizational Representative (OR) to ACCA for your church Take pictures, write articles and post on social media about ACCA activities. *REQUIRES ACCESS TO A COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would like to help ACCA by I need more information about Name: Phone: Church: E-mail: Return to ACCA at 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. ACCA Annual Report 2014 25 ACCA Member Churches ACCA, Inc. 2014 Officers Annandale United Methodist Church Braddock Baptist Church Calvary Church of the Nazarene Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, (Annandale Ward) Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, (Little River Ward) Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church Culmore United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church, Annandale Friendship United Methodist Church Holy Spirit Catholic Church Hope Lutheran Church John Calvin Presbyterian Church Lincolnia United Methodist Church Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Peace Lutheran Church Providence Presbyterian Church Queen of Apostles Catholic Church Ravensworth Baptist Church Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church St. Alban’s Episcopal Church St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church St. Michael’s Catholic Church St. Paul’s Episcopal Church United Baptist Church Warner Baptist Church President: Gail V. Coleman Vice President: Neal Mohlmann Recording Secretary: Joy Savage Treasurer: Homer Christensen Asst. Treasurer: Linda Budhinata Corresponding Secretary: Sue Meekins Asst. Corresponding Secretary: Stella Godbolt Child Development Center FY2014 Officers Board Chair: Cathlene Williams Board Secretary: Chuck Woods Director: Maria-Isabel Ballivian Annandale Christian Community for Action 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale VA 22003 Telephone: (703) 256-0100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ACCAcares.org #58934 #8058 For service referrals, call Fairfax County Human Services at 703-222-0880 or your ACCA member church office. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35) 10/23/2014
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