ACCSA Programs and Services
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CSBG SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM is designed to provide comprehensive services to families to include adequate employment, housing, education assistance, counseling, budget management, transportation and food assistance. The program also provides information about, and referrals to other service organizations in the community. In October 2014 in collaboration with Eastlawn Baptist Church, the program implemented a Family Resource Closet designed to provide opportunities for families participating in the CSBG Self-Sufficiency Program to obtain employment and education supportive resources to ensure their sustainability. The FRC will help increase a client’s self-esteem and give them confidence and support needed that will strengthen them on their way to becoming self-sufficient. |
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CONGREGATE NUTRITION SERVICES are intended to promote the health and well-being of older adults through the provision of a nutritious meal five days per week. Nutrition education and appropriate supportive services are also provided to help enhance the person’s ability to remain independent. Congregate Nutrition Services shall be made available to persons 60 years of age and older and their spouses, regardless of age. A hot nutritious lunch is provided Monday-Friday for each participant. Daily activities are provided at each site including; health promotion, exercise activities, nutrition education, consumer education, shopping opportunities, and much more. |
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Congregate Meal Site Locations:
Burlington Homes, 507 Everette Street, Burlington, 336-229-0106
John Robert Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 Mebane Street, Burlington, 336-513-5447
Graham Recreation Center, 311 College Street, Graham; 336-227-4455
The Willows, 104 Tarpley Street, Burlington, 336-228-0597
Burlington Homes, 507 Everette Street, Burlington, 336-229-0106
John Robert Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 Mebane Street, Burlington, 336-513-5447
Graham Recreation Center, 311 College Street, Graham; 336-227-4455
The Willows, 104 Tarpley Street, Burlington, 336-228-0597
HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM We are pre-qualifying families through its Homeownership Program. The agency has partnered with the city of Burlington to develop 18 homes located the Apple Tree Village Subdivision on Apple Street at Hampton Court, Burlington. Other sites will also be available in the future.
ACCSA will provide pre-homeownership assistance and counseling such as budgeting, credit counseling, information and referral so that families may pre-qualify for a mortgage.
What type of assistance is provided? Specific pre and post homeownership counseling will be provided in the areas of: Budget and money management, home purchase, post occupancy, energy conservation, mortgage default, homebuyer education and referral.
A newly constructed home consists of three bedrooms, a living room, eat- in kitchen and two baths. Energy efficient appliances such as a self-cleaning range, refrigerator, and dishwasher will also be included. All homes will have HVAC.
Program requirements: Eligible families must meet the following criteria: Be an Alamance County resident, have annual income based on HUD income limits adjusted for family size. Applicants must be a first time home buyer or have not owned a home during the past three years and have a reasonable credit risk. Families with credit problems are also encouraged to apply.
ACCSA will provide pre-homeownership assistance and counseling such as budgeting, credit counseling, information and referral so that families may pre-qualify for a mortgage.
What type of assistance is provided? Specific pre and post homeownership counseling will be provided in the areas of: Budget and money management, home purchase, post occupancy, energy conservation, mortgage default, homebuyer education and referral.
A newly constructed home consists of three bedrooms, a living room, eat- in kitchen and two baths. Energy efficient appliances such as a self-cleaning range, refrigerator, and dishwasher will also be included. All homes will have HVAC.
Program requirements: Eligible families must meet the following criteria: Be an Alamance County resident, have annual income based on HUD income limits adjusted for family size. Applicants must be a first time home buyer or have not owned a home during the past three years and have a reasonable credit risk. Families with credit problems are also encouraged to apply.
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HOUSING COUNSELING We provide comprehensive housing counseling to low-income and moderate-income families with housing and housing related needs. This program provides advice and assistance to help housing consumers improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of being a tenant. ACCSA's Housing Counseling staff consists of a team of trained, certified housing counselors who work in conjunction with varied community resources in an effort to assist clients resolve their housing problems and address their housing needs. Counseling Services Housing counseling includes, but is not limited to the following components Home purchase counseling, pre-rental counseling. energy conservation, post homeownership counseling, rental delinquency counseling, information, assistance and referral, mortgage default counseling, post occupancy counseling. ACCSA has certified housing counselors and has provided housing counseling to Alamance County residents for the past 32 years.
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EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EFAP) is designed to reduce the number of families or individuals who suffer from the lack of food. Household experiencing emergency situations qualifies for emergency food assistance through EFAP. Families must apply for food stamps prior to receiving assistance to ensure their long-term need for food assistance is eliminated. Eligible households will receive emergency assistance including a three-day supply on non perishable food items. Special dietary foods are available upon request.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM (IDA) is an asset building anti-poverty initiative designed to help participants save over a period of two years and earned match funds to apply towards one of three desired goals: home purchase, education, and entrepreneurship. Households must have income at or below 80% of the median income. The program also provides economic literacy classes and success couching to ensure achievement of desired goal.
For more information about any of ACCSA’s programs or services, contact our office at 336-229-7031.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM (IDA) is an asset building anti-poverty initiative designed to help participants save over a period of two years and earned match funds to apply towards one of three desired goals: home purchase, education, and entrepreneurship. Households must have income at or below 80% of the median income. The program also provides economic literacy classes and success couching to ensure achievement of desired goal.
For more information about any of ACCSA’s programs or services, contact our office at 336-229-7031.