United Way funds more than 40 local organizations that have a direct impact on the quality of life for their clients. United Way doesn’t stop there – we go beyond temporary fixes to help create lasting change and efficiency in the organizations we serve. Although we provide funding for these agencies in our community, we measure our success not in dollars raised but in actual lives changed.

United Way provides support and services to any program working to advance the common good. However, through a community needs assessment we have identified three key areas for funding that will have the greatest impact on improving the needs of our community. Our Data Driven Funding process identified the following areas of need: Youth Development, Self-Sufficiency, and Health & Senior Services.

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) An independent nonprofit agency serving Anderson County residents, including helping families in urgent need with basic survival necessities and helping to preserve/improve existing housing.

American Red Cross, East Tennessee Chapter Provides disaster education and relief; first aid, CPR and water safety training; preventing disease transmission international tracing; and emergency communications for military families.

The ARC Serving all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ASAP of Anderson Preventing and reducing substance misuse among youth and adults in Anderson County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. An organization that cautiously matches children from single-parent families with carefully screened adults for one-to-one goal oriented friendships.

Boy Scouts of America – Great Smoky Mountain Council, Inc. Serves the community by instilling values in young people and by preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime.

Boys & Girls Club of North Anderson County After-school and summer club that offers over 35 programs to area youth and helps members achieve academic success, develop healthy habits, and build good character and citizenship.

Boys & Girls Club of the Clinch Valley Gives more than 1,200 young people, aged 7-17, professional leadership, counseling, facilities, and equipment for diversified programs of daily activities.

Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County (CAC) A non-profit organization that provides counseling, medical assistance, and support to abused children and their families with the goal of reducing and preventing future abuse.

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge A non-profit organization offering educational and cultural learning experiences to young people, their families and teachers; emphasizing programs to help at risk youth.

Community Mediation Services (TPM & VORP) Offers victims and nonviolent offenders the opportunity to meet, with guidance by a volunteer mediator, to discuss the crime’s impact and make decisions regarding restitution.

Contact Helpline, Inc. – Serving 865 Provides telephone listening/counseling, information/referral, and suicide prevention services.Volunteers are available 8 am till 11pm, all calls are anonymous and confidential. Also provides a reassurance program to contact elderly and homebound or disabled clients daily to check on their well-being.

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation A non-profit providing patient services and support to East Tennessee residents affected by kidney disease.

Ecumenical Storehouse, Inc. An all-volunteer, non-profit agency that provides household goods and furnishings free of charge to needy families in the surrounding area.

Emory Valley Center Provides case management, training, housing, jobs and job placement for adults with severe disabilities, and preschool services for disabled children.

ETHRA Provides services throughout the region that help families and individuals remain independent and with opportunities to succeed.

Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge The Free Medical Clinic provides no charge primary and medical care for low-income and uninsured residents of Anderson, Morgan and Roane Counties of Tennessee and for partners enrolled in our medical service program.

Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge Helps girls to become self-sufficient, responsible citizens, and serves as a vigorous advocate for girls, focusing on special needs and support of each other.

McNabb Center Free, confidential crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and support for child and adult victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse and family violence; education and prevention programs.

Keystone Adult Day Program A day care program for senior adults with functional impairments which allows participants to remain in their homes as long as possible avoiding premature institutionalization.

Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and Cumberlands Student/Family Support Project

Norwood Boys & Girls Club Provides equipment, uniforms, and facilities for 600 youths ages 5-18 in basketball, baseball, softball, football and cheerleading. Includes after school programs with organized activities.

Nurture the Next Community-based nonprofit that provides support services and educational programs to families in Tennessee, aimed at strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect before it starts.

Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital & Center, Inc. Provides a full-range of services for the mentally disturbed including treatment in and out of the hospital and operates a satellite center in Anderson County.

Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. (SCHAS) Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. (SCHAS) provides homemaker and personal care services to elderly and disabled persons, so they can remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

Trinity Outreach Center of Hope is working to ensure every family in Anderson County has a safe place to sleep.

YWCA is now offering domestic violence services in Oak Ridge and Anderson County

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) An independent nonprofit agency serving Anderson County residents, including helping families in urgent need with basic survival necessities and helping to preserve/improve existing housing.

Boy Scouts of America GSMC

Campbell County Senior Citizens Center

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Catholic Charities of East Tennessee fosters human dignity in our region through shelter, counseling, education, advocacy, and reverence for life. CCETN provides services to anyone with demonstrated need, regardless of race, income or religion.

Community Health of East Tennessee

East Tennessee Kidney Foundation A non-profit providing patient services and support to East Tennessee residents affected by kidney disease.

ETHRA

Food Life Services of Campbell Co.

Jellico Senior Citizens Center Services

Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS)