Aid to Distressed

Families of

Appalachian Counties

Meagan Ricks

“Neighbors helping

neighbors since 1987”

ADFAC

Nonprofit agency supporting impoverished families and individuals in the Appalachian counties which is made possible by a number of staff, volunteers, contributors, and sponsors.

Assistance programs include social services and affordable housing.

ADFAC was started in the mid-1980’s as a means to assist the low-income population of the Appalachian area.

The great need for assistance pushed the members of ADFAC to advance the program to a recognized public charity and it became official in January of 1987.

Mission Statement

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.

Vision 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.

Focus The main focus of ADFAC is

to meet the needs of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. Services provided include:

short-term assistance for basic human needs

affordable solutions for home rehabilitation and new construction

energy conservation youth services education, counseling and/or

referrals

Social Services The main goal of ADFAC’s Social Service Program is to

prevent homelessness and encourage and assist in the development of successful independence.

During crises, families and individuals may be provided with short-term financial assistance and counseling in order to aid them in reaching a stable position.

Assistance offered by ADFAC’s Social Services include: Utilities Rent and mortgage Crisis Cupboard School Supplies Warm Fuzzies Gifts for Teens Prescription Assistance Weatherization GreenKits Short-term Counseling Referrals

Social Services

Applicants to the program are screened to determine eligibility and appropriate forms of assistance.

Clients must be in school, employed, searching for employment, elderly or disabled in order to qualify for social services.

ADFAC has licensed social workers who interact with clients to develop plans, explore education options, work on a budget plan, and increase other life skills.

Drug and alcohol treatment options and mental health services are provided when needed.

Over 6,000 requests are addressed by ADFAC’s Social Service program every year.

Affordable Housing Program

The mission of ADFAC's Affordable Housing Program is to (1)

repair, improve, or reconstruct

substandard, owner-occupied homes, and

(2) construct new affordable homes

primarily for extremely low or very low income

individuals/families.

Clients must meet residency and income requirements which are set by the Federal Housing Finance Board and are based on the area’s median income.

In order to receive home repair or rehabilitation, clients must own their home and have lived there for at least one year.

Those receiving assistance from the Affordable Housing Program help to pay for costs through sweat equity and low-interest loans.

Affordable

Housing Program

Services offered include: Summer Repair Fair Home Renovations New Homes Home Reconstruction Energy Services Yard Enhancement Repairs for the Elderly Homeownership Education Affordable Financing

The Affordable Housing Program also matches government grants.

Each year, over 400 families receive assistance from ADFAC’s Affordable Housing Program and approximately 70 repair jobs are completed.

Affordable Housing Program

How Can You Help?

Become a Member Volunteer Your Time Honor Gifts Donate to a Specific Program or Cause Make a General Donation Donate to the SAFE or ASSIST Utilities

Assistance Programs

Visit http://www.adfac.org/help.html for more information.

Please make checks payable to ADFAC and send to:ADFAC, PO Box 5953, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-5953

Contact Information

Phone – Social Services: (865) 483-6028 Affordable Housing: (865) 481-3837 Administrative: (865) 425-0256

Fax – (865) 481-3822

Mailing Address – P. O. Box 5953

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-5953

Offices are located in the Activities Building of First Presbyterian Church at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. The Social Services office is downstairs in room 103 and the Affordable Housing office can be found upstairs in room 203.

Office Hours – Monday - Thursday:

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM;1:00 PM - 4:30 PM.Closed Fridays.

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