ADFAC’s vision is of sustainable, healthy and viable communities where families are self- sufficient, productive
and free of the need for continued public assistance whenever possible. Our volunteers, staff and contributors are committed to this vision and to the organizational improvements necessary to accomplish these goals.
We continue to focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable in our society by providing the most comprehensive scope of services of any agency serving our community. We improve the lives of those experiencing hardship through
• short-termassistanceforbasichumanneeds• affordablesolutionsforhomerehabilitationandnewconstruction
• energyconservation• youthservices• education,counselingand/orreferrals.
We intend to better serve our clients through the establishment of satellite offices in outlying areas and by exploring the feasibility of rental housing developments.
We recognize the commitment of our volunteers and staff and support and honor their dedicated efforts. Our current
ADFAC, an independent non-profit agency, exists to serve the basic needs of primarily low-income residents in Anderson and surrounding Appalachian counties. ADFAC’s goal is to help families become stable and self-sufficient through a variety of direct assistance services provided by our Social Services
and Affordable Housing programs.
staff is professional, experienced and compassionate, and we will seek these qualities when recruiting and hiring any new additions to our team. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment, improved benefits and continuing educational opportunities for the development of the agency’s employees, volunteers and contractors. Members of our all-volunteer, diverse Board of Directors are fully engaged and recognized as leaders of the organization and their community.
ADFAC’s well-earned reputation as a respected and trusted member of our community continues to grow through targeted outreach and networking opportunities. Our clearly defined service area, goals and successful outcomes are regularly shared with our members, partner community organizations and governmental bodies. We are proud of our track record of financial stability and efficient delivery of our services. We adapt well to changing economic and political conditions by cultivating diverse sources of revenue. We foster confidence in our stewardship of the community’s resources through a culture of openness in our financial management and reporting.
ADFAC adopts new mission and vision statements
Last September, v o l u n t e e r T i m Myrick began to guide members of ADFAC’s board, staff and volunteer team through the Strategic Planning process for the agency.
Approved in March, the resulting mission and vision statements provide a fresh and clear understanding of ADFAC, its work in the community and our direction for the future.
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(865) 425-0256 • www.adfac.org
In the early morning of May 12th, dozens of volunteers from UT-Battelle started a historic endeavor: ADFAC’s f i r s t - e v e r v o l u n t e e r -constructed new home in Oak Ridge. This special house commemorates ADFAC’s 25th anniversary and is made possible through a partnership with UT-Battelle, the City of Oak Ridge, and THDA. Licensed contractors will be used for some o f t h e h o m e ’s infrastructure, but the vast majority of the hands-on construction has been completed by skilled UT-Battelle craft laborers, using tools also provided by UT-Battelle.
F o u r S a t u r d a y w o r k d a y s h a v e already occurred, and each time the site was brimming with as many as 40 skilled volunteers hammering nails, measuring and cutting lumber, installing siding and countless other tasks. Week by week, the community has been able to see the amazingly fast progress of the construction of the home. One final workday will be scheduled in the future to complete landscaping for the home. If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to drive by!
Community comes together to build ADFAC’s 25th Anniversary House
The home is located on Robertsville Road (across the street from the middle school) in Oak Ridge and is a three-bedroom and 1 bathroom residence. Once finished, it will be ENERGY STAR-certified and one of the most energy-efficient homes in town.
This is good news for the soon-to-be new homeowner, who will enjoy low utilities bills as a result. The homeowner will make payments on a low-interest mortgage and has completed over 8 hours of homebuyer education.
In addition to the support provided by UT-Battelle and ATLC members from ORNL, many individuals, churches and businesses also pitched in to support the
project. Robertsville Baptist Church provided space for parking, a cool place for the volunteers to sit down and enjoy lunch, and prepared lunch on the first Saturday. ORNL employees provided breakfast and lunch on two of the Saturdays, and First Cumberland Presbyterian Church prepared lunch on one of the Saturdays. ORUD provided reusable bottles for water and PODS of Knoxville donated a storage unit.
Special thanks are in order for long-time volunteer
Tim Myrick, who acted as the liaison between ADFAC & UT-Battelle, Ann Bryant and Leigha Edwards, the extraordinary coordinators from ORNL, and ADFAC Construction Manager Bronzie Harris, who took on this vast project with
skill and professionalism. Finally, thank you to Chris Lane Construction for the willingness to work alongside us and the volunteers.
Once completed, ADFAC will host an Open House - visit www.adfac.org in August for more details! The 25th Anniversary House is part of the larger celebration of ADFAC’s 25th year, which is sponsored by BWXT Y-12, UT-Battelle, and WSI Oak Ridge.
ORHS graduate receives 2012 Myrick Scholarship
Congratulations to local student Rachel Vasseur for receiving the 2012 Myrick Scholarship!
Rachel graduated from Oak Ridge High School in late May and will attend the University of South Florida this coming fall. She will major in Biology.
Todate,elevenMyrickscholarshipshavebeenprovidedtodeservingstudentsforavarietyofhighschool,collegeandtradeschoolneeds.
School has just ended, but ADFAC is already gearing up for the annual School Supplies Program for K-12 Anderson County, Clinton City and Oak Ridge City students. In fact, it’s a very busy time around our offices, as we are preparing to distribute supplies to an estimated 1,500 students!
The program is unique and effective because instead of giving out pre-filled backbacks with a few customary supplies, we allow each child to choose the color and style of the supplies required by the school.
Purchased and donated supplies are set up to look like a store, where a volunteer assists each child in choosing the required items on the supply list provided by his or her school.
ADFAC often hears from parents afterwards about how much their children enjoyed making their own choices, and how much pride they have taken in their new belongings. What a difference it makes for a child to be able to proudly raise his or her hand when the teacher asks who has brought in their supplies!
The program receives support from Variety of Eastern Tennessee, Altrusa/Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary, the Aslan Foundation, and Safeco Insurance. The program also depends on the generosity of the local community to serve many additional families. If you or your group is interested in supporting the program, p lease contact Dor is Doherty at 483-6028, ext, 106 for more information.
Coming soon: School Supplies!
Supporting the educational needs of youth in our community
Inadditiontotheexcitementofthe25thAnniversaryHouse,ADFAC’sAffordableHousingstaffhasbeenbusypreparingfortheannualSummerRepairFair.Thisyear,nearly1,000youthvolunteersfromacrossthecountrywillcometoourareatocompletehomerepairsforhomeownersinneed.TherepairsbeganonJune17thandwillcontinuethroughJune30th-photostocome!
Members and Friends of ADFAC
As mentioned in the last issue of ADFACts, we are now recognizing all donors in our newsletter. The list in this issue is especially large, thanks to the nearly 200 individuals and families who responded to ADFAC’s annual Membership Drive,
which began in early April. We appreciate the support of each of you!
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Grand BenefactorAnonymous (2)Herb & Kathy DebbanHerb & Carolyn KrauseMurray & Mimi RosenthalJim & Becky RushtonDr. & Mrs. Ned R. Sauthoff
BenefactorSharon & Brian AnnisBarbara BarrettMs. Mozelle R. BellAnnie & Ron CacheiroDarrell & Judy DaughertyJeanie & Don GregoryHelen KapralJoe & Thelma McGroryDave & Mary MullinsTim & Teresa MyrickDonna & Jean-Francois
ReatAnn & Denny SiemsenRay & Fanny SmithRebekah Young
Grand SponsorAnonymous (2)In honor of ADFAC’s 25th AnniversaryDr. & Mrs. Wayne L. Andrews, Jr.Jim & Jackie BallBill & Debbie BostickCharles & Marion BurgerRaymond KendallDrs. Barry & Karen GossLarry & Jan GreeneCraig & Kim HanzelkaLiz & Steve HerbesTom & Joan HillDavid & Ella MowrerBill & Louise MixonKevin & Cindy RossDavid & Cande SeayPatti & Ron SheltonDan & Peggy Terpstra
SponsorAnonymous (14)Dave & Karin AdlerHerrel & Barbara AkersJoe & Bobbie ArrowoodJohn & Mary Lou AuxierJean BanghamLinda & Ron BattleRoxy & Bob BenningJo BruceGeorge & Lucy CagleyGene Caldwell
Community organizations, churches and foundationsAltrusaAmerican Association of University Women - Oak RidgeAna’s Book ClubCentral Baptist ChurchCovenant Presbyterian ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchFirst Free Will Baptist ChurchFirst United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church - Agape CircleFirst United Methodist Church - Fellowship ClassFirst United Methodist Church - Genesian ClassFirst United Methodist WomenGirl Scout Troop # 20603Jewish Congregation of Oak RidgeKern Memorial United Methodist ChurchMt. Pisgah Baptist Church Oak Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s CircleOak Ridge Women’s ClubPeyBack FoundationRobertsville Baptist ChurchSt. Mary’s Catholic ChurchThompson Charitable FoundationUnique Design SalonUnited Church WomenWal-Mart Foundation c/o Oak Ridge Wal-Mart # 1194Wal-Mart Foundation c/o Oak Ridge Wal-Mart # 4635West Village Christian Church
MemorialsIn memory of Betty Petree
donationsreceivedfrom3/9/2012-6/1/2012
Steve & Shirley CatesRoger & Linda CloutierMary Ann DavidsonJerry & Nancy DeleneDoris A. DohertyDiane & Warren EdwardsDick & Lorraine EngelAllen & Susan EkkebusLester FoxCindi & Ken GawneCarolyn HarveyFred & Sally HaywoodJim Helton - in memory of
my wife, EleanorJune & Clark HuffmanDianne & Bernie KaneGeorge & Judy KiddLinda C. LaForestMarsha LivingstonAllen & Judy LoyTom MarshallFay & Murray MartinHarold & Martha McCurdyFred & Beth MeyerBarbara L. MoonFrances NealBonnie Nestor & Charles CrumeJim & Jane PalmerDick & Beth PaulJoel & Anne PerkersonMargaret A. PharesWalter & Kate PorterDaniel & Kathleen QuinnKarleen RichterRufus RitchieDr. & Mrs. Bill RobinsonJan & Pete RuylSam & Ann SnowJean H. StoneIrene SullivanBill & Maxine VadenBarbara WantlandJanice & Don WatkinsJim & Helen WesselK. T. Ziehlke
ContributorAnonymous (12)Fred & Sandra BarryDon & Liz BatchelorCatherine & Jerry
BraunsteinBill BusingCharles & Betty CampbellWayne & Pat ClarkBetty CollinsJerry CreaseyJanet & Bob Cushman
Debbie CutlerC. S. DavisMargaret DorySteven Drevik (3 x 30)Art DworkinJane & Charles FlanaganJudith & Len GrayElsie S. KnokeJames & Sarah KolbJoe LenhardNorma & Jim LutonPat MeredithAnn MostollerFreddie & Marshall
NechtowJames & Joan NelsonMary Palmer & Vince
StevensJane PeplowMary T. SchaeferMaxine SchultzCarol & Paul SmithConnie SmithDon Spong & Janet Swift Paul SprayMelvin SturmKris & David TorranceMary Jane WilliamsNorval Ziegler
MemberAnonymous (9)Richard & J.B. AlderferEva H. AndrewsDiana & Bob BagguleyRev. Howard & Jean BoxLloyd & Elinor BrownJohn & Bonnie DingsDouglas & Nancy
DonsbachViola S. ErgenLynn FortenberyElwood GiftDoris & John GilletteConnie GonzalezChuck & Ellie GreenElias & Anne GreenbaumDoug & Anita GreenleeGreg & Peggy GruzalskiMr. & Mrs. Melvyn HalbertJay HortonCharlie & Emily JerniganClarence & Lynn Juneau Judy & Jim KeiserMira KimmelmanKen & Barbara KrushenskiRandy McNallyNorman & Maryann Mulvenon
Phyllis & Lewis PhillipsCarol & Frank PlasilAnn L. RaganDot RobbinsGinger & Harley RossMaxine SchultzJames & Dorris SniderBill & Ouida SteinkampMarjorie L. SwensonAmy T. TamuraTom & Nancy ThrasherBill & Kathy TothRoberta Toth
Joseph H. VanHookSusan S. WaddleJohn & Janie Wendelken
- in appreciation of Liz Herbes & Mary Jellison
Yearwood Family
In-kind donationsRina MerianJoyce Ward
Save the dates!2012 is a big year for ADFAC,
and October is going to be a HUGE month!
Corporate Membership DriveThis spring, ADFAC launched the annual Corporate Membership Drive. So far, over a dozen local businesses have responded with generous support, and corporate contributions continue to come in. Thank you so much!
ORUD holds fundraiser for Project SAFE
Grand Benefactor
Contributor
Oak Ridge Bowling Center - Len Hart Hampton Inn & Days Inn - Oak Ridge
MemberAdvanced Management, IncBACV Solutions, IncCentennial Village Development, LLCChuck’s Car Care Center
Elaine Irwin MeyerHerbie Clark, State Farm InsuranceJoe HollingsworthJo Suggs
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
25th Anniversary Celebration
We sincerely hope you will join us on Monday, October 8th for a fantastic celebration of ADFAC’s
25th year. This fun, kid-friendly and free event will take place from 5 until 7 PM at First Presbyterian Church in
Oak Ridge (on the back soccer field, weather permitting). The party will feature:
• catering by Buddy’s BBQ• live music• balloon art• a raffle with many wonderful
items donated by individuals and businesses
• displays with photos and information about ADFAC’s history and services
• and much more!
OCTOBER 15TH-19TH
6th annual Feed the Need
It’s back and better than ever, and we hope you will help us make it the most successful Feed the Need yet!
On October 15th - 19th, many area restaurants will donate a significant portion of their sales to support ADFAC’s work in the community. Local businesses contribute by sponsoring the event. We are especia l ly e x c i t e d t h a t WBIR Channel 10 and B97.5 have already signed on as event sponsors! Thank you!
Feed the Need is always a fun way to raise needed funds for ADFAC and support local eateries. Mark your calendars and be ready to EAT in October!
Additional informationontheseeventswillbeprovidedinthecomingmonths.Watchyourmailboxes,inboxes,www.adfac.org,andADFAC’sfacebookpageforupdatesandhowyoucanbeapartofthesewonderfulcelebrationsofADFAC.
On May 23rd, ORUD held a grilling demonstration and fundraiser for ADFAC’s Project SAFE.
Kimberly Anthony from Napoleon G r i l l s g a v e 3 f r e e g r i l l i n g demonstrations from 11 until 2, and ORUD sold tasty hot dog lunches for $3, with all proceeds going to support Project SAFE.
Project SAFE is one of the longest-running programs at ADFAC. One-time or recurring monthly donations are collected from ORUD customers, and in turn these funds are used by ADFAC to ensure disadvantaged families in the area maintain essential heat in their homes. All donations go directly to help needy families - no administrative funds are taken out.
It’s easy to support Project SAFE. Visit ORUD’s website at https://orud.org/AboutORUD/ADFAC.aspx for detailed information about SAFE and how you can contribute.
ORUD has held other Project SAFE fundraisers in the past, including the annual
“Warm a Heart and Heat a Home” Valentine’s Day
event, where candy, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals were sold to raise money for SAFE.
We feel very fortunate that ORUD is so dedicated to supporting Project SAFE and the families who receive assistance. Thank you, ORUD!
Find us onlineADFAC accepts
donations onlineTo make a donation online, visit www.adfac.org/help.html and click on the “Donate nowusingjustgive.org” button. You will be taken to ADFAC’s secure JustGive donation page, where you can make a contribution to support any of ADFAC’s programs, for honor or memorial gifts, Membership and general support for ADFAC.
New on adfac.org and facebook.com/adfac:
• 25th Anniversary House & Repair Fair photos
• List of needed donations for School Supplies
• Updates on special events• Links to media features
about ADFAC
Benefactor
McLinc TNBank
Sponsor
Y-12 FCUORNL FCU
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