The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon has been a regular annual event held by ACC Senior Services for many years. This has traditionally been an opportunity for ACC to give back to our volunteers and thank them for all the service they provide to both ACC ...
ACC Job Training Finds a Great Match
Kaley Wong had been out of work for 10 years when she decided she wanted to make a change in her life. Tired of being at home and wanting to help support her family, Kaley enrolled in the ACC’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) in order ...
ACC Chief HR Officer sets example for workforce and community engagement
For many leaders and staff members of ACC, supporting the organization’s mission of serving older adults is more than just a job, but an opportunity to develop fulfilling careers and find enrichment in enhancing and preserving the quality of life for the ...
Pickle Ball is an Ace at ACC
If you type “Pickleball Sacramento” in Google’s search bar, it may come as no surprise that the first result in the Google Maps directory is ACC Senior Services. This may be because ACC is home to some of the first ever pickleball courts in Sacramento, an ...
Pledges 97% fulfilled for ACC Senior Services capital campaign
Thanks to the vision and generosity of Art & Barbara Tom, the ACC Senior Services Capital Campaign is 67% of the way towards the $3 million goal. Their $500,000 matching gift and the $500,000 raised from hundreds of other households raised $1,000,000. ...
Lack of transportation is a barrier for seniors seeking employment
ACC is the Sacramento County office for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a federally-funded program specifically targeting older adults who seek employment assistance and job training. Operating under the National Asian Pacific ...
Carol Ichiho recognized at the 2018 Heroes of Human Services Awards
On Nov. 6, 2018, ACC volunteer Carol Ichiho was recognized at the 2018 Heroes of Human Services Awards, a ceremony honoring those who have shown outstanding commitment to the community through advocacy and service. The Sacramento County Board of Superviso ...
ACC’s screening of Glen Campbell film raises important issues for family caregivers
November was National Family Caregivers Month, a time celebrating the contributions of family members who support their loved ones in their medical needs and conditions. Since ACC provides year-round support and resources for caregivers, ACC Programs cele ...
Walking the talk with Mas Hatano
https://youtu.be/WnkQ_g5l45w Early childhood Mas Hatano was born in Sacramento in 1928 and grew up near Isleton, CA, to parents who immigrated from Japan. In 1942, his family was uprooted from their home, school, and livelihood and incarcerated at Tule ...
Meals on Wheels by ACC delivers 4 millionth meal
ACC established Meals on Wheels by ACC in 2010 as a separate non-profit organization to serve in place of the discontinued County of Sacramento Senior Nutrition Program. On Aug. 14, 2018, Meals on Wheels by ACC delivered its 4 millionth meal in Sacramento ...